Year: 2024

PALESTINE AND ISRAEL ENDLESS CONFLICT AND ELUSIVE PEACE

PALESTINE AND ISRAEL ENDLESS CONFLICT AND ELUSIVE PEACE

The Israel Palestine Conflict is the longest, bloodiest and most intriguing struggle in the history of mankind, with its roots
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THE SOUTH CHINA SEA – DISPUTES AND CONFLICTS

THE SOUTH CHINA SEA – DISPUTES AND CONFLICTS

 The South China Sea (SCS) has been the arena of disputes for the past century. The main bone of contention
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THE FOUR D’S IN INDIA-AFGHANISTAN RELATIONS: DIPLOMACY, DEVELOPMENT, DIALOGUE AND DEOBAND

THE FOUR D’S IN INDIA-AFGHANISTAN RELATIONS: DIPLOMACY, DEVELOPMENT, DIALOGUE AND DEOBAND

Since returning to power in 2021, Taliban 2.0 has been identified as Hanafi Deobandi, highlighting this school’s enduring influence in
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CHARIOTS OF FIRE

CHARIOTS OF FIRE

AIR WAR IN UKRAINE AND GAZA – TAKEAWAYS FOR INDIA Air power, which was not limited by the traction of
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ARE DRONES CHANGING THE NATURE OF AIR WARFARE?

ARE DRONES CHANGING THE NATURE OF AIR WARFARE?

LESSONS FROM UKRAINE The significant role played by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) of all types has been the flavour of
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MYANMAR – VIOLENT DISORDER AND STRIFE

MYANMAR – VIOLENT DISORDER AND STRIFE

Considering that we share a long land boundary with Myanmar, our knowledge of the country – its land and its
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SPACE MILITARIZATION & WEAPONIZATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

SPACE MILITARIZATION & WEAPONIZATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

Space has rightfully been identified as the fourth dimension of warfare after land, sea and air. As President Lyndon Johnson
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SHIKHA PANDEY – THE AIR WARRIOR ON THE PITCH

SHIKHA PANDEY – THE AIR WARRIOR ON THE PITCH

The Indian Air Force (IAF) too has given wings to talented sportspersons, Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Abdulla Aboobacker and JWO
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THE BATALIK BATTLES – KIRANTIS CLEAR THE RIDGES

THE BATALIK BATTLES – KIRANTIS CLEAR THE RIDGES

Operation Vijay 1999 in the Kargil - Drass Sector was reported extensively on Indian media; fought on rugged mountains, against
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“NACHI EJECTING” – AND DROPPING AMIDST THE ENEMY

“NACHI EJECTING” – AND DROPPING AMIDST THE ENEMY

Group Captain Kambhampati Nachiketa, VM (then Flight Lieutenant Nachiketa) was carrying out an airstrike on Pakistani positions in the Batalik sector on 27
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