Defence Strategy and Operational Art

Scholarly insights into classical and modern military strategy, operational design, campaign planning, deterrence theory, and strategic decision-making in contemporary conflicts.

Interview with Indian General Asthana (Retired) about The Gaza War: “Until A Two States Solution that Is Acceptable To Both Parties Is Reached, the Israel Palestine Conflict will Persist”

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about specific exploratory Current Global Issues. The interviewer is Mr Ralf Ostner. The interview has posed questions from Western perspective. The Interview is in two parts. This is the first…

UNSC and India

Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?

On completion of two years of Russia-Ukraine, sharing my analysis on it, published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Excerpt:-“The rhetoric of US led West seems shifting from “Putin must lose” to “Putin must not win” as it struggles to meet…

Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?

Sharing an analysis of mine published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Important Issues:–The dimensions and contours of expanding Conflict.-Aim & Strategy of Hamas (Current and Future).-Netanyahu’s Aim, Strategy and Criticism (Declared and Implied)-Discomfort and compulsions of US.-Post War Gaza (Options…

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Extends into Southern Gaza

Sharing an analysis of mine published in TheSundayGuardian As US vetoes UNSC resolution for ceasefire, it emboldens Israel to continue disproportionate collateral damage and civilian casualties, of course with ‘advice’ to minimise casualties, which has no effect on ground. Imp…

Israel-Hamas Conflict Resumes After Weeklong Ceasefire: Balancing Hopes and Realities

Sharing an analysis of mine published in ModernDiplomacy (European Union) on the subject. -Israel had finished the war in six days in 1967, Yom Kippur war in 19 days, but against Hamas, the war is nearing two months, All hostages…

Is India is an ‘Inescapable Bet’ for USA In Cold War 2.0?

The ongoing first official state visit of Prime Minister Modi to USA since he assumed office in 2014, from June 21 onwards, is being viewed as one of the most significant one to bolster India-U.S. “Comprehensive global strategic partnership”, considering the importance…