Defence and Security
Defence 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.
ARTICLES
India Experimenting Equipoise in the Indo-Pacific
India’s foreign policy maintains ‘Strategic Autonomy’ which is on political ground anywhere in the world and hold an independent outlook on core strategic fronts adopting measures that best suits the National Interest.
Geopolitical Apprehensions in the Indo-Pacific Region Post Pandemic
The role of UNSC requires more effectiveness in its functionality, moreover these international organizations needs to overcome the big power politics and work independently, without any big power politically shadowing its deliverables.
Reinvigorating the Indo – Pacific: The Curious Case of Recent Engagements
The global reality of today is eerily similar to the days of the Cold War and political representatives at the helm ought to take small and calculated steps rather than a great leap forward.
Maritime Security in the IOR: Assessing Approaches from India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives
India has collated its security strategy with the island countries of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. These two island countries are key for India's Neighbourhood First and security policy.
Japan-ASEAN Partnership: Spearheading the Indo-Pacific Cooperation
ASEAN has emerged as a ‘middle power’, though it has adopted AOIP but it also maintains its relations with China and tries to make the most from both the sides. This middle power tag on the ASEAN helps it to progress towards the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 for an integrated, peaceful and stable community.
China’s Strategic Engagement with Sri Lanka: Concern for India
The role China has been playing in the region has changed the dynamics of the region. IOR has now become a battleground for numerous opportunities of wealth and security prospects, where the giants are luring the islands, which were once away from the limelight, into aid, development, and partnership.
ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific Narrative: Prospects for Regional Hegemony
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.
India-Vietnam Harnessing Strategic Regional Cooperation
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.