Journal of Defence Studies

Reality, Lies, and Automation: How AI-Powered text generation models could cause chaos?

In the past few years, the emergence of social media as a robust platform has ushered in a new era of social interaction, communication, community building, and sadly, fomenting conflicts...

Critical Analysis of the Chinese Private Space Sector: The Past, Present and Future

This article presents a comprehensive review of China’s emerging private space industry, including an analysis of government policies, investments and international relations. China’s private space industry has grown significantly since...

India–Malaysia Defence Relations: Issues and Challenges

This article aims to analyse the bilateral defence relations between India and Malaysia in the context of ongoing geo-political and strategic issues confronting the Indo-Pacific region. Writings on defence partnerships...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human-Machine Teaming

The battlefields of the future will be dynamic, chaotic, unpredictable, and uncertain. In such interlinked battlefields in multiple theatres and domains, commanders and staff would be sifting through multitude of...

TDRD: A New Conceptual Model for Advanced Targeting Systems using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms

With the growth of hyper-active internet, the requirement of protection against hostile threats has become a matter of concern. In this article, an effort has been made to create a...

Slender is the Corridor

Is 22 kilometres (kms) adequate enough for an emotional connection? The famed Siliguri Corridor is 22 kms wide at its narrowest point, a rectangular box of about 400 sq kms...

V.S. Ranade |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Celebrating the Journey of the Indian Armed Forces and the Way Forward

The journey of the Indian Armed Forces over the last 100 years has in many ways mirrored the momentous history of the birth, struggles and victories of India. It straddles...

India’s Civilisational Ties with the World: An Underexplored Theme in India’s Soft Power Discourse

‘Soft Power’ has never before been explicitly stated as part of India’s foreign policy, like it has been done in the last few years. However, much remains to be done...

Arpita Mitra |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Terror Attack Prediction Based on Time Series Forecasting of Twitter Data

The use of social media such as Twitter by terrorist organisations to spread their propaganda and to recruit new members is well-documented. As per an estimate, there were about 46,000–90,000...

Ranjit Mishra |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Starlink’s Role in Ukraine: Portent of a Space War?

Starlink, a satellite internet constellation owned by Elon Musk, provides satellite-based internet connectivity to consumers globally, and has been actively involved in guiding Ukrainian military drones and missiles against Russian...

Unpacking India’s Defence Cooperation with Africa

India’s defence cooperation with African countries is on the rise. This cooperation is to some extent driven by the common security challenges faced by these countries. It is also guided...

Ruchita Beri |
July-September 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman and James Stavridis

For a book published in 2021 and preceding the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, 2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis is...

Alok Deb |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Militaries in Cyberspace: Approaches, Expectations and Outcomes

Militaries are the sword arm of the state, entrusted with defending the state against all threats that would harm its interests. These threats are increasingly emanating from cyberspace and militaries...

China’s Bagamoyo Port Project: Geo-economic and Geo-political Imperatives for India

Tanzania is a strategically located country on the eastern coast of Africa. It is an important node of China’s Maritime Silk Road project and constitutes a significant part of the...

Sibapada Rath |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Concordia Discors: Deployment of Central Armed Forces in the Federal Units of India

India is a classic case of a ‘quasi-federal’ country. There is a plethora of literature available separately on the Indian armed forces and Indian federalism. However, the deployment of India’s...

Geo-economic Implications of the Conflict in Ukraine

An unusual, multi-dimensional conflict is underway in Europe. One dimension of this conflict is that Ukraine and Russia are engaged in seemingly endless conventional military battles on the ground in...

Rajan Katoch |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti

Traditionally, Kautilya or Vishnugupta, is considered the author of Arthashastra. He is also known as Chanakya, the scholar and chief minister who ‘destroyed the power of the Nandas and placed...

P. K. Gautam |
January-March 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Wars and War-Tactics in Ancient India by Uma Prasad Thapliyal

The history of mankind is replete with devastating wars since the beginning of civilisation. The Indian history also witnessed many wars. The earliest wars in India appear to have been...

The Reality of AI Drones: Are they Overhyped?

Drones, often referred to as ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’, are fast becoming crucial to militaries around the world as a force multiplier

Kritika Roy |
October-December 2022 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Drone Warfare: History, Evolution and Future

When Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk, in a room full of US Air Force personnel, asserted that autonomous drone warfare is the future and will replace fighter jets, it...