Decoding State of Affairs in Mali: Internal Politics, Security Crisis and External Involvement Recurrent coups have increased the existing political instability in Mali. A major issue has been the unidimensional focus of the international community and regional players in providing only military support... Sindhu Dinesh | January 14, 2022 | Issue Brief
Evaluating Jointness in the Indian Military: A Conceptual and Methodological Approach The institutionalisation of jointness in the Indian military is a key driver of ongoing defence reforms. To attain this goal, the Indian Armed Forces are encapsulating principles of joint warfare,... Ladhu R. Choudhary | January-March 2022 | Journal of Defence Studies
Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to Maldives Boosts Bilateral Relationship The recent visit of Sheikh Hasina to the Maldives provided an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship and enhance connectivity, trade and commerce between the two countries. The visit also... Anand Kumar | January 13, 2022 | IDSA Comments
Battle Ready for the 21st Century, edited by Lieutenant General A.K. Singh and Brigadier Narender Kumar Currently and in the next 10–15 years in the Indian subcontinent, warfare is going to be based on multi-domain operations, including land, sea, air, space and information, with information warfare... P.K. Chakravorty | January-March 2022 | Journal of Defence Studies
Bridge on the Bay Look East/Act East Policy rides on the regional cooperation in the Southeast Asian region and our northeast region is the engine to further our cause. V.S. Ranade | January-March 2022 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Kazakh Unrest Triggered by the recent hike in auto gas prices, the current crisis in Kazakhstan appears to be an expression of the long-term frustrations of common Kazakhs with the political system. Deepak Kumar | January 12, 2022 | IDSA Comments
Swarm Drones and Indian Academia Air power is one of the most important elements of a military campaign and therefore, all countries strive to achieve Air Supremacy. The world has witnessed the influence of Air... A. Karunakaran | January-March 2022 | Journal of Defence Studies
Iran’s Regional Diplomatic Push: Is a Breakthrough with Riyadh Possible? Iran’s readiness for restoring diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia after six years since Riyadh cut ties in January 2016 is part of broader revival of diplomacy in the region after... Deepika Saraswat | January 10, 2022 | IDSA Comments
Defending Japan: National Security Agenda 2022 Japan is manifesting refreshing confidence drawing from its resolve to push the envelope of positive pacifism while determining the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific. Titli Basu | January 06, 2022 | IDSA Comments
Looming Spectre of Conflict in Eastern Europe? Kremlin’s increasingly assertive stance on the troop build-up along the Russia–Ukraine border can be viewed as not just prompted by Ukraine’s potential NATO membership but also as Russia underscoring its... Rajorshi Roy | January 03, 2022 | IDSA Comments
