Articles in Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024

Integrated Intrusion Detection Framework for Military Operations

Integrated Intrusion Detection Framework for Military Operations

By: Dr Kavita Sahu, Col (Dr) AK Singh, Dr Bineet Kumar Gupta and Dr Rajeev Kumar | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 29 May , 2024

In the contemporary landscape of military operations, the escalating reliance on intricate information systems exposes defence networks to heightened cyber threats. This research introduces an...

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Cyber and Cognitive Warfare: Dreaming of Winning Wars Sans Violence?

Cyber and Cognitive Warfare: Dreaming of Winning Wars Sans Violence?

By: Gp Capt PK Mulay | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 28 May , 2024

“The purpose of warfare is not to fight; it is to achieve a political objective. If you can achieve this objective without kinetic conflict, so much the better.” – Prof Nora...

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The Digital Battleground: Navigating the Evolution of Cyber Warfare

The Digital Battleground: Navigating the Evolution of Cyber Warfare

By: Antara Jha | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 20 May , 2024

In the vast expanse of cyberspace, where lines of code hold as much power as conventional weapons, the battleground of the future is being fiercely contested. Forget sprawling landscapes and...

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Need for MRFA

Need for MRFA

By: Gp Capt AK Sachdev | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 18 May , 2024

In January this year, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a high level delegation to the UK; reportedly, one of the points on the visit’s agenda was a possible partnership in the Tempest...

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China Factor in India-Vietnam Strategic Relations

China Factor in India-Vietnam Strategic Relations

By: Dr Rajasimman Sundaram | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 17 May , 2024

China’s President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam on 12-13 December, with whom China shares an important but complex relationship from a strategic perspective. While Laos and Cambodia are staunchly...

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Unmanned Surface Vehicles: The Tides of Change in Naval Warfare

Unmanned Surface Vehicles: The Tides of Change in Naval Warfare

By: Dhruv Bansal | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 16 May , 2024

The naval warfare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the advent of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These autonomous ships, ranging from small drone boats to large unmanned...

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From Confucius to Xi Jinping: Tianxia and China’s Quest for Regional Dominance

From Confucius to Xi Jinping: Tianxia and China’s Quest for Regional Dominance

By: Dr. Aniruddha Babar | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 12 May , 2024

In the intricate and multifaceted geopolitical landscape of Asia, the notion of Tianxia has emerged as an indispensable concept, particularly in deciphering China’s strategic ambitions and its...

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ASEAN - The key Player in the Indo-Pacific Region

ASEAN - The key Player in the Indo-Pacific Region

By: Brig Arvind Dhananjayan | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 11 May , 2024

The uncertainties of the Cold War and communist insurrections that reared their heads across the globe, including in Southeast Asia, fuelled Nationalist as well as transnational fervour to...

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Is there a Role of Soft Power in Bilateral Relations?

Is there a Role of Soft Power in Bilateral Relations?

By: Lt Gen (Dr) JS Bajwa | Issue: Vol. 39.1, Jan-Mar 2024 | Date: 10 May , 2024

If one enjoys the delectable ‘Yuan YuangHuo Guo’ (Chinese half spicy half not spicy Hot Pot) with a swig of Kweichow Moutai, does it mean that the person is all ‘gaga’ over Xi Jinping?...

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