It will be an oversimplification to say that the current era is of geo-economics, at best geo-economics are striving to find a reasonably safe passage through the planet’s overly geo-politicized and securitized landscape. Even though one wishes that geo-economics take precedence over geo-politics, requisite processes have a long way to go. One Belt One Road…
The Republic of India from South Asia and the State of Israel from the Middle East broadly share common strategic interests of fighting against neighbouring Muslim states while ignoring their legitimate existence. The leaders of both states treat each other as the victims of neighbouring states while trying to secure international support. The strategic imperatives…
In the late sixties and early seventies the Pakistan Navy submarine Ghazi was the symbol of an irretrievable depth of fear for the Indian Navy, it remained a nightmare for the Indian fleet for years. In the early phase of the 1971 war, Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant was forced to find shelter nearly 1000 miles…
Terrorism in Pakistan forced Islamabad to join the American-led war on terror and start a fight to prevent religiously motivated violent elements from becoming active on its soil. Pakistan’s determination for winning the battle against internal security threats pushed the entire nation into circumstances in which the government is doing its best to establish Pakistan…
The recent Taliban attack on an Afghan army post outside Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan—the deadliest ever by the Taliban on a military base, killing some 150 recruits—underscores the terrorist group’s growing strength more than 15 years after they were ousted from power. The attack confirms yet again that Afghanistan still has a major security problem…
Iran is the southwestern neighbor of Pakistan and an Islamic country that has deep cultural, historic and religious roots with Pakistan. This is a fairly large country, about 1.5 times the size of Pakistan with a population of 83 million. Iran is an oil rich country having borders with Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, some of…
16th Light Cavalry was one of the first cavalry regiment of the Indian Army that was Indianized. 7th Light Cavalry was the second cavalry regiment that was Indianized and later 3rd Cavalry was also earmarked for Indianization. Disproportionately, a large number of future senior cavalry officers of Indian and Pakistani armies belonged to these three…
At least 90 people were killed and hundreds critically injured on May 31 when an explosives-laden truck ripped through Kabul’s fortified diplomatic quarters. The grisly attack took place in Zanbaq Square in Kabul’s 10th district, close to shops and bustling restaurants as well as government offices and foreign embassies. There was no immediate claim of…
Abstract This article looks at Indian space program and its implications for various countries of the region. Dual use nature of space assets and platforms are discussed to outline the quantum of space developments in India. Indian hegemonic designs thru force projection using aerospace power are argued based upon available public domain information. And at…
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with the Chinese President on May 13 on the eve of Belt and Road Forum, and interacted formally and informally with over 50 heads of sates and governments including President Trump on the sidelines of US-Arab-Islamic summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also sent his emissary indicating his wish to…
