Malhama Tactical: Now Jihadists for Hire A conglomerate of elite jihadists called Malhama Tactical, a commercial enterprise driven by a for-profit agenda and not constrained by a specific ideology and defined enemies, has emerged as a... Saman Ayesha Kidwai | October 14, 2021 | IDSA Comments
The Curious Case of Jama’at-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir The recent statement by the former Amirs (chiefs) of Jama’at-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, which was banned in 2019, seems to be a tactical move by the leadership to save the... Manzoor Ahmad | October 14, 2021 | IDSA Comments
Did Pakistan Learn from its Bangladesh Experience? This article seeks to re-analyse the pattern of Pakistani response to the demands from East Bengal as a federating unit with distinct linguistic and regional identity, which led to eventual... Ashok K. Behuria | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
Two Decades After 9/11: The Liberal Security Community Lies in Tatters It may seem premature to discuss the advent of an illiberal global order, however, the numerous catalytic events of recent years and the apparent decline of American heft in shaping... A. Vinod Kumar | October 12, 2021 | Issue Brief
Mistakes on Repeat Mode: Pakistan’s Civil–Military Debacle The military has been an integral part of Pakistan’s survival since the formation of that nation state. The idea of the country was based on a united Islamic religion, but... Karnika Jain | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Mukti Bahini: Three Dimensional Guerillas Introduction Sandeep Unnithan | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
Sagat and Helicopters True Pillars of Victory This article looks at the real issues that were responsible for destabilising the centre of gravity of Pakistan Army in the eastern sector. Lieutenant Rajesh Isser | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
Eagle Unleashed IAF Strategy and Operations The only unfettered use of air power in India’s wars was in 1971, and it produced disproportionate and decisive outcomes. IAF’s air strategy, the extent of its role in contributing... Diptendu Choudhury | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
Language, Culture and the Creation of Bangladesh The objective of this article is to analyse the role of language and culture in the creation of Bangladesh. The ethno-linguistic identity of the people Dorothy Deb | October–December 2021 | Journal of Defence Studies
Understanding Indonesia’s Unease with AUKUS Given its geo-strategic importance, Indonesia’s cooperation is crucial for success of any regional security framework in the Indo-Pacific. It is therefore important that regional powers pay attention to Indonesia’s concern... Akash Sahu | October 11, 2021 | IDSA Comments
