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
Integrated Rocket Force: A Timely Idea The Pralay surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 150–500 kms can be the focal point of an Integrated Rocket Force and provide critical deterrent capabilities. Akshat Upadhyay | January 24, 2023 | Issue Brief
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... Kaushik Ray , William Selvamurthy | January-March 2023 | Journal of Defence Studies
US–Saudi Tensions: Implications for the Petrodollar System The petrodollar system that came into existence in the 1970s has come under stress, with oil being traded increasingly in non-US denominated currencies. Adil Rasheed | January 18, 2023 | Issue Brief
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... Cherian Samuel | January-March 2023 | Journal of Defence Studies
The International System: Economic and Science and Technological Perspectives Two phenomenal developments characterized the change in the international system in the years after the Second World War: (i) the spread of Multi-national Corporations (MNCs) and (ii) the rise of... S. P. Varma | January-February 2023 | Strategic Analysis
India in the Emerging World Order The fact that bipolarity is passing and a new multipolar world structure has emerged, merits a deeper examination. In the political sphere, the interests of the super powers, collaborative or... P. R. Chari | January-February 2023 | Strategic Analysis
