Military Affairs

About Centre

The Centre for Military Affairs comprises of a mix of serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces and civilian experts. The Centre adopts an inter-disciplinary approach to various issues that impinge upon India’s national security in general and the armed forces in particular. Its research focus is on issues that impact upon national security and capacity-building of the Indian armed forces. Specific areas of focus include: emerging contemporary challenges in warfare, jointness, defence co-operation, maritime security, and military training needs. In addition, the Centre also addresses China- and Pakistan-related issues with a bearing on their interface with Indian security. The Centre closely interacts with military establishments in India and abroad and contributes to policy making by conducting research in areas of significance for the armed forces.

No Money for Terror: Challenges and Way Ahead

International cooperation is the key to curbing the menace of terrorism finance more effectively.

Vivek Chadha
December 09, 2022
Issue Brief

Israel–Lebanon Maritime Boundary Agreement: An Assessment

The Lebanon–Israel maritime boundary agreement promotes the rule of international law and regional economic cooperation.

One Year of AUKUS: An Assessment of Progress and Challenges

AUKUS illustrates the growing strategic depth between the US and Australia, the UK’s return to ‘East of Suez’ and Australia’s attempts to revolutionise its defence industrial base.

National Hospital Ship and India’s Maritime Security Strategy

Hospital ships play a critical role in supplementing a navy’s combat potential and enhance its soft power capability.

R. Vignesh
July 29, 2022
IDSA Comments

Quad’s Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative Needs Time to Deliver

The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) Initiative aims to enhance regional maritime security via technology and training support.

Agnipath: Addressing the Manpower Challenges of the Indian Armed Forces

The Agnipath scheme provides an opportunity for the armed forces to leap into the next generation of warfare with a manpower that can embrace technological challenges.

Colombo Security Conclave: Prospects for India as ‘Preferred Security Partner’

Colombo Security Conclave, a maritime security oriented sub-regional grouping, is emerging as a promising platform through which India can demonstrate its commitment and credibility for becoming the ‘Preferred Security Partner’ for the smaller nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

R. Vignesh
March 30, 2022
IDSA Comments

Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Decoding the Joint Statement

The recent Joint Statement issued after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Melbourne indicates the grouping’s drive towards institutionalisation and coming close to achieving a concrete mandate for its existence.

Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021: Demonstration of Indo-US High Altitude Military Interoperability

Targeted towards enhancing cold weather survival skills and tactical offensive operations in high-altitude environment, the latest iteration of Yudh Abhyas has significance for both Indian Army’s strategy for its Northern Borders and the US Army’s Arctic Strategy.

R. Vignesh
November 17, 2021
IDSA Comments

Strategic Significance of Admiral Michael Gilday’s Visit to India

The recent visit of the Chief of US Naval Operations, Admiral Michael Gilday to India is not only significant to the national security narrative of India and the US but it is also bound to have a profound impact on the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region.