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.
Currently, the relations between India and Pakistan have deteriorated due to the cross-border terrorism by Pakistan. This has left no room for de-escalation and peace talks over Siachen glacier ...
If the “neighbourhood first” policy is worked upon with long term strategic goals in mind, the support will work in India’s favour ...
China will utilize its advantages in space for diplomatic influence, especially through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a membership spanning countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, to include NATO members like Italy and Greece ...
When the COVID-19 crisis ends, many companies will relocate their factories from China, and South Asian countries, including Nepal and India, could be realistic destinations. Nepal, India, and Japan should cooperate with the United States militarily and economically to help them come out ahead in these difficult time ...
As the international nuclear cornerstone framework, the NPT undoubtedly plays a strategic role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Its sustainability is therefore a top priority ...
The Indian defence exports constitute bulletproof jackets, ammunition and small arms. Heavier equipment still does not figure out in our list of defence exports. Regions such as Africa and South America should be explored for the same, which traditionally look for cheaper value for money equipment ...
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 ...
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 ...
Asymmetric Conflict in South Asia: The Murking Danger
Each country in the region has had its share of acquaintance with asymmetric conflicts in different time-frames and in varying intensities. The South Asian countries may not be able to obliterate asymmetric conflicts but mitigating them is the need of the hour ...