Much water has flown down the Dnieper and Moskva rivers since the West (read mainly US) carefully engineered cataclysmic break-up of erstwhile USSR in 1991 and single-minded Western pursuit of marginalising its successor state Russia by weaning away the erstwhile Warsaw Pact East European states into NATO- notwithstanding solemn Western assurances to Russia to stop an eastward expansion of NATO “by even an inch”. These promises were never meant to be honoured and are the core reason why the Russo-Ukrainian War is being fought; a facade really for a Western proxy war against Russia with Ukraine as the naive ‘fall guy’.
A total of 18.5 billion has been provided to Kyiv in military assistance since President Joe Biden came to office in January 2021 with EU/NATO/ other western nations providing billions more even if this funding resolve is now clearly wavering as the war drags on.
Today, the world is being jolted by looming, debilitating economic recession, food shortages, spiraling inflation led by prohibitive fuel costs, disease and nature’s chilling riposte against its mindless human depredation. Climatic change driven typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes, excessive rain, stark drought and damaging changes in onset/departure of seasons are today’s reality. Co-terminus with these unpredictable changes is the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war; a brazen proxy war led by the US-NATO-EU combine to marginalise Russia, the successor state to erstwhile USSR at the cost of Ukraine; a huge country in the European context which was not just its bread-basket and steels/heavy machinery supplier but also its hi-technology brains trust.
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NEW MANTRA FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
AMIT COWSHISH explains why the Ministry of Defence (MOD), which is one of the biggest spenders, needs to watch out for the latest mediation rules.
NEW WAVE TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR
KARAN KHARB argues that Pakistan's continued use of proxy war tactics against India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, poses a severe threat to national security. He advocates for a shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in counter-terrorism efforts, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of military strategies and a coordinated national policy to address both external and internal security challenges effectively.
INDIAN NAVY'S PROJECT-751 - GERMAN TKMS LEADS SPANISH NAVANTIA AFTER FIELD TRIALS FOR AIP-SUBMARINE DEAL
German submarine-builder ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) and India's Mazagaon Dockyard Limited (MDL) have emerged as leaders in the Indian Navy's Project-751, which aims to build six submarines with Fuel Cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) and Lithium-ion batteries. Following successful field trials, TKMS and MDL have gained an edge over competitors by demonstrating their proven AIP technology and advanced submarine design tailored to the Indian Navy's needs.
VIKSIT BHARAT FROM A DREAM TO REALITY
The article explores India's ascent as a global influencer, emphasising its strategic advancements in foreign policy, defence, and economic growth. It also highlights India's challenges in achieving sustainable development and strengthening internal security. Adopting a forward-looking approach, the article envisions India's rise as a major economic power and a key player in global stability, as outlined by LT. GEN. A.B. SHIVANE (RETD.).
WILL MODI APPLY THE LESSON LEARNT FROM KOREA IN UKRAINE?
Speculation around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's possible visit to Ukraine raises questions about India's role in mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine. Drawing from its experience during the Korean War, India may seek to leverage its strategic neutrality to foster dialogue in a conflict where China and Turkey have also shown interest, opines PRAKASH NANDA.
UGVS: THE NEXT DIMENSION OF WARFARE
With the rest of the world developing unmanned ground vehicles at a breakneck speed, it is time for India to join the bandwagon at the earliest.
SUPERSONIC DESTROYER
The BrahMos programme has filled a critical gap in the Indian armed forces' missile inventory and continues to attract strong export interest, writes ATUL CHANDRA.
POLICE MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR
India is facing many internal security threats, and it is time to reshape the strategic dynamics by modernising the police forces.
FUTURE FIGHTER
FIA 24 provided important insights into the Global Combat Air Programme, which will redefine the future of air combat, reports MIKE RAJKUMAR.
FILLING THE GAP
A new Medium Transport Aircraft is essential for the IAF, but it will have to compete with other pressing programmes fighting for limited budgetary resources, analyses ATUL CHANDRA.
