Expert Opinions on Defence & National Security
 "India's gambit for the Indo-Pacific century")
 "Vijay Gokhale")
Vijay Gokhale
India's gambit for the Indo-Pacific century
As the global centre of gravity shifts towards the Indo-Pacific, India faces both opportunity and challenge in a bipolar world shaped by US-China rivalry
 "Are US-India relations back to the future?")
 "Sumit Ganguly")
Sumit Ganguly
Are US-India relations back to the future?
Trade wars and cold calls aside, India and the US have had tensions before; however, both bounced back stronger
 "A new phase in India-UK defence ties")
 "Rahul Roy Chaudhury")
Rahul Roy Chaudhury
A new phase in India-UK defence ties
Defence partnerships signal deeper industrial and military cooperation between India and the United Kingdom
 "Standing watch over the Indian Ocean")
 "Shekhar Sinha")
Shekhar Sinha
Standing watch over the Indian Ocean
The Indo-Pacific waters carry not just ships and cargo, but the ambitions of nations seeking to shape the future world order
 "A single force cannot manage India's boundaries")
 "Sanjiv Krishan Sood")
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
A single force cannot manage India's boundaries
The proposal for a single border-guarding force overlooks India's diverse terrain, complex security challenges, and the need for specialised forces
 "Mega parade showcases China's global ambitions")
 "Srikanth Kondapalli")
Srikanth Kondapalli
Mega parade showcases China's global ambitions
Beijing's September 3 military parade showcased advanced indigenous weaponry, strategic deterrence, and global posturing, even as questions linger over operational readiness and command cohesion
 "Revisiting India's military doctrine")
 "Dushyant Singh")
Dushyant Singh
Revisiting India's military doctrine
As wars grow faster, smarter, and borderless, India faces a pivotal choice - modernise its doctrine or risk strategic irrelevance
 "Countering China in India's backyard")
 "Sujan Chinoy")
Sujan Chinoy
Countering China in India's backyard
China's growing footprint in the Indian Ocean is testing India's resolve to protect its maritime turf and regional influence
 "Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties")
 "C Uday Bhaskar")
C Uday Bhaskar
Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties
Despite trade tensions and visa disputes, India-US ties continue to chart steady waters in the maritime domain, with naval cooperation and Indo-Pacific engagement remaining a strategic constant
 "Shyam Saran")
Shyam Saran
Rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic posture
 "How Galwan changed India's approach to China")
 "S L Narasimhan")
S L Narasimhan
How Galwan changed India's approach to China
China's step-by-step strategy and surprise tactics call for sharper intelligence, terrain-ready equipment, and stronger border infrastructure to deter future face-offs
 "Why air power continues to dominate modern warfare")
 "Anil Golani")
Anil Golani
Why air power continues to dominate modern warfare
The lessons from Operation Sindoor highlight how flexibility, precision, and speed make air power the weapon of choice, but what else is required?
 "National Security Strategy: Framing the first steps in the Indian context")
 "Harinder Singh")
Harinder Singh
National Security Strategy: Framing the first steps in the Indian context
India's national security strategy is still developing, with challenges in balancing traditional and new threats
 "What lies ahead in China's Taiwan 'reunification' plan?")
 "Rana Mitter")
Rana Mitter
What lies ahead in China's Taiwan 'reunification' plan?
Amid rising tensions and military posturing, China's Taiwan policy continues to evolve. The next few years will be crucial
 "Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?")
Shyam Saran
Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?
India may have to go back to the drawing board to rethink its own Indo-Pacific strategy
 "Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military")
 "M M Naravane")
M M Naravane
Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military
A phased transition, although time-consuming, will be the most practical, keeping in mind the ever-present threat on our borders
 "US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia")
Sumit Ganguly
US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia
From the detachment of the Cold War era to a realignment, long-term interests are driving deeper security ties between the two countries
 "The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist")
 "Laxman Kumar Behera")
Laxman Kumar Behera
The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist
After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement
 "How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?")
 "Harsh V Pant")
Harsh V Pant
 "Sayantan Haldar")
Sayantan Haldar
How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?
While China's engagement strategy appears to operate on a quid pro quo basis, India's approach seems to be driven by its objectives
 "India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare")
 "Ankit Mehta")
Ankit Mehta
India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
