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LoC tension: Failure of military leadership

The recent flare-up in tensions between India andPakistan, following the killing of two soldiers, including the beheading of one,which was preceded by low-grade exchange of gunfire leading to ceasefireviolations from both the sides, can be attributed to the failure of militaryleadership of both sides in engaging inpurposeful talks to solve the local-level tensions. Introduction: The recent flare-up in tensions between India and Pakistan, followingthe killing of two soldiers, including the beheading of one, which was… Read More »LoC tension: Failure of military leadership

Syria’s chemical weapons could spell a doom

There is a lot of talk about Syrian government looking touse chemical weapons against its own people, in a last-ditch attempt by Basharal-Assad to hold on to power, or whether it is just a mere fear tactic by theSyrian government. In either case, Assad will lose ground, be it in the form ofan international response or rebel forces slowly gaining over Assad’s forces inSyria. Introduction: There is a lot of talk about Syrian government looking… Read More »Syria’s chemical weapons could spell a doom

Holding CHOGM is shameful for former colonial nations

No matter how eloquently a justification for the existence of an organization like CHOGM is presented, its vagueness and futility cannot be underestimated. No one has a clear idea, except Britain, why such a grouping exists well after the sun is set and what exactly it promotes. So far, CHOGM’s achievements are confined to promoting British interests, sometimes it turns out to be a profit-making venture as well. It has no connection with promoting democracy,… Read More »Holding CHOGM is shameful for former colonial nations

APEC and EAS: Need for a regional security architecture

Most top ranking global and regional powers are going to assemble in the South East Asian region next week for the APEC and subsequently for E AS to deliberate on series of critical issues facing the Asian region and the world. Although the expectations are placed at a low level as far as achievements are concerned out of such summits, the demand for a credible regional security architecture for Asia is gaining ground. Indeed, power… Read More »APEC and EAS: Need for a regional security architecture

Particle soldiers

Implications of nanotechnology in military applications With the increase in advanced research and rapid use of nanotechnology for military purposes, the fundamental meaning of warfare is changing due to high level of success in developing lethal weapons and platforms which can withstand massive ordnance burst and cause high intensity damage. Nanotechnology is giving the military application a new meaning which will give the user a range of options to destroy targets from thousands of miles… Read More »Particle soldiers

Mortgaging India

UPA’s mishandling of nuclear liability law The late September visit of the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to USA was marked by the signing of a preliminary commercial agreement with USA for a civilian nuclear power project in a “great hurry.” What are the terms and conditions covering the deal that India’s state owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) had entered into with the Westinghouse of USA for the setting up a mega… Read More »Mortgaging India

Ignorant approach

Need for the acquisition of submarine rescue ship The tragic accident in the Indian Navy  Kilo class Submarine INS Sindhurakshak has once again focused on the need to have a Submarine Rescue Vessel, which the Indian Navy  has been urging the government to acquire. In view of India’s plans to acquire several more nuclear submarines, this becomes all the more necessary to have this facility. Since accidents in submarines are very rare, the government has… Read More »Ignorant approach

Major setback

The tragic accident and end of INS Sindhurashak At a time when the Indian Navy was celebrating the launch of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and the activation of the reactor of the indigenous nuclear powered submarine INS Arihant, the explosion and the devastating fire incident on India’s frontline attack submarine INS Sindhurakshak came as a big blow to the morale of Indian naval and strategic community. The tragic incident on the night… Read More »Major setback

High ambitions

India’s nuclear powered aircraft carrier Though India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is still suffering the birth pangs, almost five years before delivery, Indian naval planners and warship designers have started dreaming of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. When specifically asked about the possibility of India undertaking the ambitious program to have a nuclear powered carrier, the Indian Navy  Vice Chief Vice Admiral  R K  Dhowan did not specifically deny the existence of such a program… Read More »High ambitions

Timely steps

Era of unmanned coastal surveillance Many countries including India are facing the constant threats of terrorist infiltration via sea route. The real time monitoring of the thousands of vessels, big and tiny, are posing a big challenge to the security managers. After the November, 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, the Indian defence establishment has been on an overdrive to install surveillance systems on its 7000 kms long coastlines, comprising mainly the coastal radars but India… Read More »Timely steps