China’s String of Pearls Policy: Implications for India – Dr Reeta Kumari Abstract China’s “String of Pearls” strategy refers to its growing network of military and commercial infrastructure across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), encompassing ports, bases, and diplomatic ties in countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Maldives. This policy has significant…
The Rise of Autonomous Warfare: Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) Use of AI-powered weapons during an ongoing conflict, such as the war between India and Pakistan, Israel and Gaza the war between Ukraine and Russia By Leena Abstract The sudden imposition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in contemporary warfare has entirely reshaped how military operations are…
Bharat-Russia Strategic Partnership: New Challenges and Opportunities in the Emerging Global Order -By Dr. Rakesh Arya & Nishant Chaturvedi Abstract The strategic partnership between Bharat and Russia is undergoing significant transformation in the context of the evolving global order. As both nations navigate an increasingly multipolar world, their collaboration faces new challenges and opportunities. This…
Liveable Cities in Vikasit Bharath @2047 – Part B In the previous part, we explored the Liveable Cities index created by The Economist and how India can enhance the liveability condition in its cities. Specifically we explored the mobility of rural population to urban areas and issues surrounding it including housing, sanitation, water,…
Liveable Cities in Vikasit Bharath @2047 – Part A When our Honorable Prime Minister envisioning Vikasit Bharath @ 2047, the entire nation was turbo-charged to wake up and work towards achieving a decided and visible goal for the country. All the departments, in almost all the states are taking up projects that could…
Growth in India’s defence exports, including key buyers and exported technologies India’s defence exports are growing, with a focus on major buyers and exported technologies. It highlights the role of indigenous manufacturing and strategic policies in expanding India’s global defence footprint. Abstract Contemporary changes in India’s defence industry’s export sector are shifting the country’s position in…
– By Naman Kashyap and Vaibhav Pandey Abstract India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition, where the pursuit of sustainable growth is inextricably linked to the adoption of renewable energy technologies. This research paper examines the current status of India’s renewable energy landscape, analyzing key progress metrics and highlighting the gaps that…
-By Leena Abstract This paper aims to understand Kautilya’s Military Strategy through his Saptanga theory, which outlines the seven essential elements of the state in his literature. The Saptanga theory refers to the seven-state factor, and this article primarily focuses on the fourth one, Durga (Fortress). Durga represents the importance of having a robust defence…
-By Dr. Reeta Kumari Abstract India-China relations are shaped by a complex mix of historical disputes, economic interdependence, and geopolitical competition. The primary issues include the long-standing border dispute, particularly in regions like Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, trade imbalances, water-sharing concerns, and China’s increasing influence in South Asia through initiatives like the Belt and Road…