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France Towards 2027: Macron’s Early Exit Won’t Fix Crisis
Article by Debalina Ghoshal The recent protests in France have led to severe mayhem and destruction across the city of Paris, the capital of France. In addition, many protesters have Continue Reading
The Dogra Officer Who Stood Between the Raiders and Srinagar
Article by Maj. Gen. Goverdhan Singh Jamwal, AVSM (Retd.) Today, when we proudly call Kashmir the “Crown of India,” we often remember the beauty of the Valley, the snow peaks, Continue Reading
From Software Power to Defence Power: India’s Defence-Tech Industrial Transformation and US Strategic Calculus
Article by Dr Sudhanshu Kumar In 1991, India’s software exports were worth roughly half a billion dollars. The country had no particular reason to believe that number would grow by Continue Reading
Siege Warfare and Hybridism: Lessons From History to Future Prospects
Article by Debalina Ghoshal Siege warfare has defined warfare tactics for strategic victories for centuries. Nevertheless, with each passing generation and revolution in military affairs (RMA), technological advancements have made Continue Reading
Reimagining Multilateralism through Ekatma Manavavada: India and the BRICS New Delhi Declaration
Brief No. 132 | Brief by Aishani Sen Dutta, PhD Scholar The international order is passing through a period of considerable uncertainty. Geopolitical conflicts, technological disruption, climate change, inequality, health Continue Reading
India’s Defence Privatisation: Built for Self-Reliance, Not Inspired from Western War Economy
Article by Debalina Ghoshal India’s defence industry is undergoing a revamp to upscale its defence manufacturing and production not only for domestic security purposes but also for export purposes. With Continue Reading
How Punjab Police and BSF Are Securing the Border Against Drone-Based Narcotics
Article by Dr Rashi Randev As of September 2026, Punjab’s 553-km international border with Pakistan remains one of the most active corridors for drone-based smuggling of heroin, weapons, and explosives. Continue Reading
When Padharo Mhare Des Intertwined Perfectly with Atithi Devo Bhava: BRICS Summit
Article by Debalina Ghoshal Padharo Mhare Des! The tourism tagline of Rajasthan! Atithi Devo Bhava! India’s core belief! This BRICS Summit, 2026 perfectly blended Rajasthan’s tourism tagline and India’s core Continue Reading
Ladakh Doesn’t Need an Ultimatum. It Needs a Signature
Article by Dr Kanchan Lakshman Delhi has conceded almost everything Ladakh asked for. What’s missing now isn’t more concessions — it’s someone willing to accept them. A Union Home Ministry Continue Reading
Vibrant Village Programme and India’s Frontier Security- Field Insights from Gurez Valley, Jammu & Kashmir
Article by Mir Altaf India’s border management philosophy is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, the security of frontier regions has been viewed through the prism of military preparedness, strategic infrastructure Continue Reading