Defense and Security at its very core attempts to explore the liaison between politics and the several kinds of military power, from the use of terror by small, non-state groups to the susceptible use of nuclear weapons. The scholars of the respective center bring forward the blend of contemporary strategic and trenchant case studies transcending the conventional wisdom offering the recommendations that are ultra-practicable. Bringing in various multidisciplinary, critical, and regional expertise, the analysis presented won’t solely rely on straight-line predictions but rather will consider the full range of possibilities and anticipate a broad scope of plausible outcome. The analysis provided will not only be looking at the implications of the current issues but also will further aid to identify and analyze the issue thereafter. The Security and Strategy center tends to cover broad array of issues, majorly dealing with Nuclear Issues, Military Issues, Defense modernization, Terrorism and Militancy.
The developing bellicosity in the Gulf needs a pragmatic de-escalation approach and a smart power strategy, weaving pressure with diplomacy, on the part of the US to achieve its goal. The US must also utilise the JCPOA as a platform to create genuine peace and security in the region ...
India has not built itself as important enough in order to be taken seriously in the Political affairs of the country, and hence, was not considered an important player in the U.S-Taliban talks despite its investments. However, there are significant expectations from two global powers in this context - the US, and China ...
The ability of the ASEAN to address its internal conflicts, and to reach a consensus among member nations on how to deal with the hindrances in its Indo-Pacific Strategy, is yet to be determined. In the context of the Indo-Pacific, the ASEAN must adopt a similar approach of discussion, debate, accommodation of dissent and rigorous implementation of the blueprint that emerges forthwith, by all members ...
Information as a weapon is effectively immersing among countries and China is making best use of it. Countries should develop faculties with independent fact-checking, strong cybersecurity, firewalls and alliance mechanisms ...
China is increasing its strong presence in the region and it is difficult for India to balance alone, hence, it is looking for collaboration with countries like Japan, Italy, the US and France who already have their permanent base there. To begin with, India has initiated to cooperate with Japan in Djibouti ...
The strategic and dynamic relationship with Hanoi is a major pillar of strength for India’s Indo-Pacific strategy, as Vietnam has been building and renewing its relations with the United States, and has been playing an active part in the US Indo-Pacific strategy, which is in line with India’s version ...
On 20 March 2020, a teleconference was held among some countries of the Indo-Pacific on COVID-19, which was attended by India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam and the US. This was a step forward in the possible formation of US led ‘Quad plus Vietnam axis’ ...
The defense industry must explore multiple coping mechanisms. Strategy should not just be focused on growth but must include scenario-based resource planning and material substitution. Manufacturing principles advocating on maximising efficiency and reducing costs through maintaining minimal inventory might matter no more during the time of crisis ...
China is attempting to cast a new international order out of the COVID-19 catastrophe. However, countries in the Indo-Pacific are committed to maintain defense and they have also stepped up their cooperation to fight the pandemic ...
Preserving a Liberal World Order: Role of Shifting Leaderships and International Forum ...
The efforts of the United States and its allies at preserving the liberal world order would be helped by their mutual recognition that different instruments can successfully be put to use cohesively, in order to meet the same objectives ...