Mrinal Suman

China’s civil-military fused space expansion has transformed orbit into a contested strategic theater, presenting a structural rather than a purely technological challenge in the region. This monograph attempts to map...

• Tanmay Pathak |
• 2026 |
• Monograph

The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its...

• Tanmay Pathak |
• March 30, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

As human beings are a product of their environment and society, their interpretation of morals, ethics and value system differ. In a traditional culture like ours, attitudes are moulded by...

• Mrinal Suman |
• April 2013 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

While delivering the keynote address at the International Seminar on Defence Acquisitions on July 12, 2011, Defence Minister A.K. Antony accepted the need to impart training to the defence acquisition...

• Mrinal Suman |
• April 2012 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

Most leaders are professedly staunch proponents of the concept of jointmanship. They acknowledge the criticality of jointmanship to national security. In other words, jointmanship has no opponents. Yet, the reality...

• Mrinal Suman |
• August 2007 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

There is today an increasing acceptance of the concept of defence outsourcing of non-core logistic functions. Outsourcing frees commanders to focus on their primary task and saves resources. The paper...

• Mrinal Suman |
• July 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis

Procurement of new weaponry and equipment for the armed forces is a long, complex and arduous process. Funds involved are enormous and the quality of equipment selected has a profound...

• Mrinal Suman |
• October 2006 |
• Strategic Analysis