The Horn of Africa is experiencing a wave of geopolitical realignment even as territorial disputes, competition for scarce resources, among other challenges continue to remain dominant.
Influence Operations refers to the use of non-military means of Ipsychological, informational and political influence and subversion to undermine the security and governance of a targeted country. Revolutionised by 21st century Information Communication Technology (ICT), Influence Operations (or simply IOs) have today developed into a highly insidious, cost-effective and often non-attributable forms of hybrid warfare.
The Russia–Ukraine war has not only exacerbated already broken relations between the US and Russia but has emerged as a major hindrance to the conduct of the arms control talks.
The Occasional Paper employs the dharmic viewpoint of the Mahabharata to derive the fundamental elements of ancient Indian strategic thought. It evaluates the role of dharma as it shapes war as a defining element of strategic thought.
Emerging Security-Related Equations in Southeast Asia
New mini-laterals are taking shape to address the considerable challenges facing the ASEAN-centered regional security architecture.
Security Threats to the Chinese Nationals in Pakistan
Repeated attacks on Chinese nationals on Pakistani soil is seen as a critical challenge for continued China–Pakistan economic cooperation.
Emerging Security Competition and Challenges in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is experiencing a wave of geopolitical realignment even as territorial disputes, competition for scarce resources, among other challenges continue to remain dominant.
Influence Operations: The Sharp Power of Non-Kinetic Subversion
Influence Operations refers to the use of non-military means of Ipsychological, informational and political influence and subversion to undermine the security and governance of a targeted country. Revolutionised by 21st century Information Communication Technology (ICT), Influence Operations (or simply IOs) have today developed into a highly insidious, cost-effective and often non-attributable forms of hybrid warfare.
Ukraine War: A Thorn in the Arms Control Talks
The Russia–Ukraine war has not only exacerbated already broken relations between the US and Russia but has emerged as a major hindrance to the conduct of the arms control talks.
Critical Minerals for Energy Transition: Linchpin or Risk?
The race to climate neutrality must be guided by responsible practices and environmental stewardship is paramount.
How Dharma Shapes Strategic Thought On War in the Mahabharata
The Occasional Paper employs the dharmic viewpoint of the Mahabharata to derive the fundamental elements of ancient Indian strategic thought. It evaluates the role of dharma as it shapes war as a defining element of strategic thought.
Harnessing the Potential for Defence Cooperation through Defence Attachés
India's evolving defence diplomacy reflects its growing strategic ambitions.