Comments & Briefs

Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the India–Israel Special Strategic Partnership

Israel brings battle-tested expertise to enhance the effectiveness of Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

March 06, 2026

  • Sukhbir Kaur Minhas
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    Fostering Joint Warfighting: India’s Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations

    The Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations seeks to create multi-domain operational capabilities.

    March 03, 2026

  • Manish Kumar
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    India–Saudi Arabia: Evolving Cooperation on Renewable Energy

    The evolving partnership between New Delhi and Riyadh in renewable energy has assumed heightened strategic importance.

    March 03, 2026

  • Warisha Wasi
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    The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges

    The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally.

    February 27, 2026

  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
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    India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions

    The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.

    February 27, 2026

  • S. Samuel C. Rajiv
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    High Energy Materials: Contemporary Warfare and India’s Defence Industrial Policy

    The global high-energy materials/thermobaric munitions market is expected to expand significantly as states pursue futuristic, technology-driven systems.

    February 26, 2026

  • Aadhvick Pal
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    Pakistan on the Sidelines of US Mineral Diplomacy

    While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements.

    February 25, 2026

  • Imran Khurshid
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    Dealing With the Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra

    Lessons derived from the Mahabharata can guide us in dealing with self-improving, autonomous Artificial General Intelligence.

    February 20, 2026

  • Vivek Chadha
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    Türkiye–Egypt Rapprochement: Regional Implications

    Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt.

    February 20, 2026

  • Abhishek Yadav
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    Trump 2.0, Greenland and Arctic Geopolitics

    The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region.

    February 20, 2026

  • Bipandeep Sharma
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