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India’s Tri-services Integrated Rocket Force
Policy Brief No. 126 | Brief by Debalina Ghoshal | Download Brief Here India has sought to develop a tri-service command, Integrated Rocket Force (IRF), as a deterrent against the growing concerns posed Continue Reading
The Indian Republic at 77: Technology as the New Language of Independence
Article by Sudhanshu Kumar On every Republic Day, we look back at how far we have come as a nation. This year, as India marks its 77th Republic Day, we Continue Reading
Ukraine Should Not Become Bangladesh for Europe
Policy Brief No. 125 | Brief by Debalina Ghoshal | Download Brief Here The ongoing Ukraine War has drawn significant attention to Europe’s broader concerns and apprehensions regarding Russia’s ambitions in the region. Continue Reading
Empowering India: Why the Smartphone Security Proposal is a Win for Users and National Safety
In the wake of recent reports highlighting backlash from tech giants like Apple and Samsung against India’s proposed smartphone security rules, a narrative has emerged portraying these measures as a Continue Reading
India’s Bangladesh Crisis: Defending Against AI Weaponization and Digital Ghosts in South Asia
Article by Sudhanshu Kumar A Digital Phantom Haunts South Asia History teaches us that information warfare evolves with technology, but its objectives remain constant: to confuse, divide, and delegitimise. What Continue Reading
2025 The Year of India’s Missile Testing
Brief By Debalina Ghoshal Download Brief Here In 2025, India tested its missile capabilities, which included both conventional and nuclear options. These missile tests were marked by success, highlighting India’s significant progress on Continue Reading
India Towards Building Nuclear Industry
Brief By Debalina Ghoshal Download Brief Here This year marked a significant shift in India’s nuclear energy policy with the proposal to amend existing laws related to nuclear energy. This change aims to Continue Reading
Post Operation Sindoor: Pakistan Towards Becoming Military State
Brief By Debalina Ghoshal Download Brief Here Post Operation Sindoor, there have been significant changes in Pakistan’s approach to its evolving security dynamics, particularly regarding its relationship with India. A variety of critical Continue Reading
AI Geopolitics: India’s Current and Future Strategies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from just a technological tool to a powerful instrument of geopolitics, fundamentally reshaping global power structures and strategic choices. For India, the stakes are Continue Reading
India’s Withdrawl From Ayni Airbase
Brief By Debalina Ghoshal Download Brief Here Recently, there were reports that India is no longer operating the air base at Tajikistan, the Ayni airbase, located 20 km from Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor near Continue Reading