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.

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…

No winner in Russia Ukraine War after six months: Contest is – who will lose less?

Backdrop Russia Ukraine War entering a deadly phase with nuclear hangover, after six months, with both sides blaming each other on targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and UNSC finding it difficult to control. While the nuclear catastrophe in Europe may…

INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN GENERAL ASTHANA (RET.): “THE COLD WAR 1.0 SHOULD HAVE ENDED WITH THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE USSR, BUT SOME POLITICIANS IN THE USA KEPT IT ALIVE BY EASTWARD EXPANSION”

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about the ongoing Russia Ukraine War related international issues to include US dilemma on Sino-Russian Axis, Insecurities of NATO and Russia, possibility of alternate global financial system, Nuclear strategies of…

Why CPC’s Threat of Uniting Taiwan by Force doesn’t make Strategic Sense for China?

President Joe Biden’s statement to defend Taiwan, even if White House reiterated no change in One China Policy later, indicates that despite playing “strategic ambiguity” for too long, US President will have to act if China uses force on Taiwan,…