Publication

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae, by Steven Pressfield, Bantam Books, 1999, pp. 386

It is safe to say that most of us have enjoyed the Hollywood movie ‘300’ for its cinematic portrayal, adrenaline-pumping fight scenes, and the passion and boldness of the Spartans....

Defence Technology Security Architecture in India: Comparative Analysis and Strategic Roadmap

Three convergent trends, that is, the weaponisation of technology, the escalating great power competition and the ongoing necessity for nations to attain strategic autonomy through ‘self-reliance’, have resulted in the...

Iran–Israel Twelve-Day War: From Missile Precision to Defence Saturation

On 13 June 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a military campaign targeting key Iranian military sites, nuclear facilities, command-and-control centres, nuclear scientists and senior Iranian military commanders. During this...

Infrastructure and Deterrence: Is India Risking a Fiscal Plateau on Its Strategic Frontiers?

Infrastructure today stands as a central pillar of military power, redefining how nations build credible deterrence along contested borders. For India, the 2020 border crisis with China marked a turning...

Bridging Strategy and Technology Beneath the Waves: Lessons from France’s Seabed Warfare Strategy

While the ocean floor had been predominantly associated with scientific exploration and energy exploitation in the past, today it has evolved into a critical strategic domain where national security, economic...

Two Seas, One Future: The Mediterranean and the Bay of Bengal in Comparative Perspective

Hypersonic Weapons: A Transition or a Transformation? A Theoretical Approach to Examining Hypersonic Weapons in Contemporary Conflicts

“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning, a lion wakes up in...