How Would India Navigate the Chaotic Next Decade - https://chanakyaforum.com/how-would-india-navigate-the-chaotic-next-decade/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes As the excitement surrounding Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States begins to fade, it’s time to analyse the future trajectory of India over the next decade, which I refer to as a chaotic decade. Back in 2018, I predicted in a series of articles that starting in 2025, the stage would be set for a turbulent future, based on emerging trends and threats. Today, I am more convinced than ever about the direction in which the world is heading. Why it would be a chaotic world? The world has seldom been as unstable as it […]
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21 Nov, 06:25
STEALTH DRONES: NINJAS OF THE MODERN BATTLESPACE! - https://chanakyaforum.com/stealth-drones-ninjas-of-the-modern-battlespace/ - Reading Time: 12 minutes December 05,2011. Iran captures a United States’ (US) Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (nicknamed ‘Wraith’) over the city of Kashmar in Iran’s Northeast. The Iranian Government announced that the stealth UAV, allegedly carrying out surveillance over Iran’s’ nuclear activities, was brought down by its cyberwarfare unit which jammed the craft’s GPS uplink, commandeered and safely landed it. Source-asiatimes.com US RQ-170: Source-armyrecognition.com February 10, 2018. An Israeli Apache AH-64 Attack Helicopter shot down a Saegeh Drone near Israel’s Northern border-an alleged test flight by Iran to verify if the Israeli Air Defence could detect/intercept a ‘stealth’ drone. The […]
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19 Nov, 09:01
AS THE US SHIFTS FOCUS FROM TRANSATLANTIC TO INDO PACIFIC WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY - https://chanakyaforum.com/as-the-us-shifts-focus-from-transatlantic-to-indo-pacific-what-does-it-mean-for-european-security/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes Given the rhetorical emphasis on Making America Great Again (MAGA) during the recently held elections in which Donald trump emerged victorious, one is given to lookback on his isolationist policies during the previous term. In the same context the open verbal spat between Trump and Emmanuel Macron, in full view of international media, during the NATO conference of December 2019 comes to mind. In the 2016 Presidential Campaign, Trump had ruminated that the US allies and friends are ripping off the US financially. He has said that he will make the Europeans pay for their security. Donald trump has also […]
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17 Nov, 13:02
WILL TRUMP 2.0 PROVE TO BE THE TRUMP CARD FOR INDIA AND THE WORLD - https://chanakyaforum.com/will-trump-2-0-prove-to-be-the-trump-card-for-india-and-the-world/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes Curtains came down on more than a yearlong intense campaigning in the US Presidential election by Republicans and Democrats at the end of voting hours in Alaska, the western most state of the US, on November 5, 2024. The contest was expected to have a nail-biting finish. It did not. It was thought that the final result might elude us for days and weeks if not months. It did not. In fact, the direction of the final result became quite obvious a few hours after the counting commenced. Donald Trump registered a decisive and emphatic victory, even if it was […]
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17 Nov, 05:54
THE INDIA-BANGLADESH CONUNDRUM - https://chanakyaforum.com/the-india-bangladesh-conundrum/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes In a prior letter to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), Adani Power had urged the clearance of outstanding dues by October 30, 2024, which amount to $846 million. The letter, dated October 27, 2024, stated that failure to make payments would compel the company to suspend power supply in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Power, has warned that it would discontinue electricity supply to Bangladesh if outstanding dues totalling nearly $850 million (approximately Rs 7,200 crore) were not settled by November 7, 2024. APJL has already halved […]
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16 Nov, 05:54
LEARNING FROM ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCES (PART II: Notable Operations Conducted by the Israeli Defence Forces) - https://chanakyaforum.com/learning-from-israeli-defence-forces-part-ii-notable-operations-conducted-by-the-israeli-defence-forces/ - Reading Time: 8 minutes The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has conducted numerous military operations since its establishment in 1948. Given Israel’s complex security environment, these operations combine defensive actions, counterterrorism efforts, and strategic pre-emptive strikes to maintain security. These operations are primarily driven by the need to protect Israel from external threats, insurgent groups, and regional conflicts. Notable Operations Conducted by Israeli Defence Forces 1948 Arab Israeli War (War of Independence). This war was to defend the newly created State of Israel against the invasion of Arab armies (Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and others) following the UN’s partition plan. Israel successfully defended […]
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15 Nov, 06:42
INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS: THE NEW MODUS VIVENDI - https://chanakyaforum.com/india-china-relations-the-new-modus-vivendi/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes The Economic Survey 2024 had in fact suggested that India should consider Chinese foreign direct investment to help boost exports, manufacturing, and reduce imports from China. The survey also recommends that India strike a balance between importing goods from China and attracting Chinese FDI. Indian Express in a lead article on November 12, 2024, alluded to commencement of direct flights between India and China, easing of visa curbs on Chinese nationals, lifting on ban on mobile apps, letting Chinese journalists come to India and allowing more Indian movies in Chinese theatres. Indeed, India-China relationship is exceedingly complex. India’s maximum imports […]
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13 Nov, 04:53
WHAT TRUMP’S MAGA PROJECT MIGHT MEAN – FOR USA & THE WORLD - https://chanakyaforum.com/what-trumps-maga-project-might-mean-for-usa-the-world/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes Donald Trump’s electoral triumph has been emphatic. Trump has not only won the Presidency but also the popular vote; he has swept the battleground states; the Republicans have reclaimed the Senate and are likely to retain the House. In doing so, he has not only vanquished the powerful Bush, Cheney & Clinton dynasties but has also co-opted the Kennedys of the world. The lie of the judiciary, 6 :3 in favour of the Republicans, means that Trump 2.0 will be a very powerful administration indeed. All the fulcrums and levers of power are in his firm clasp – Trump may […]
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11 Nov, 06:22
Zomi Identity and Nationhood - https://chanakyaforum.com/zomi-identity-and-nationhood/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes The Northeastern region of India and Myanmar is a mosaic of diverse ethnic groups, each with its own distinct identity, language, and cultural practices. The intricate tapestry of these communities is woven with threads of history, migration, and adaptation to the rugged and varied landscape. The region’s topography, characterised by dense forests, rolling hills, and swift rivers, has played a significant role in shaping the boundaries and interactions among these groups. Ethnic boundaries in this region are not merely lines on a map but are deeply rooted in the social and cultural fabric of the communities. These boundaries are often […]
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09 Nov, 12:25
THE LIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DISENGAGEMENT TUNNEL - https://chanakyaforum.com/the-light-on-the-other-side-of-the-disengagement-tunnel/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes On October 21 this year, in a somewhat surprising turn of events, India and China reached an agreement to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where violence had erupted in 2020, leading to fatalities on both sides. In December 2022, another conflagration occurred in the Tawang Sector, marking a further dip in India’s bilateral relationship with its powerful neighbour. Since then, tensions have continued to simmer while both countries began reinforcing their existing troop formations and building new border infrastructure. India and China have discussed the issues arising from the conflict on several diplomatic and military forums […]
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08 Nov, 08:33
ABOUT TIME INDIAN SECURITY FORCES EMPLOYED FORCE MULTIPLIERS IN COUNTER TERRORIST OPERATIONS - https://chanakyaforum.com/about-time-indian-security-forces-employed-force-multipliers-in-counter-terrorist-operations/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes While complimenting Northern Command and 16 Corps of the Indian Army for the splendid operations conducted in the Sundarbani-Akhnoor tract on October 28-29, 2024, I need to focus attention on an issue which has been seldom debated but has been hanging around the neck of the Indian Army like a millstone for many years. Some may have noticed the print media reports and bits of television reporting that the Army’s Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs), specifically BMP-2s, which were incidentally present in the area of the recent Akhnoor operations, were involved in the conduct of the highly successful operation with no […]
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06 Nov, 04:52
PLAAF DEPLOYMENT OF LONG-RANGE BOMBERS OPPOSITE LADAKH REGION : IMPACT ON INDIA - https://chanakyaforum.com/plaaf-deployment-of-long-range-bombers-opposite-ladakh-region-impact-on-india/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the course of its 75-year history, the PLAAF (People’s Liberation Army Air Force) has transformed from a limited force with a homeland focus to a “strategic air force” equipped with cutting-edge fighters, long-range aircraft, bombers, and drone systems. With more than 2500 aircraft overall, of which about 1900 are combat-capable, the PLAAF and PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) aviation are currently “the largest aviation force in the Indo-Pacific region and the third largest in the world.” In last decade or so, in pursuit of China’s worldwide aspirations, President Xi Jinping is advancing air, space, and naval capabilities and is […]
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04 Nov, 07:14
LEARNING FROM ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCES (PART I: Israeli Defence Forces) - https://chanakyaforum.com/learning-from-israeli-defence-forces-part-i-israeli-defence-forces/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes The Israel Defence Forces (IDF), also known in Hebrew as Tzahal, are the military forces of the State of Israel. Tzahal, which stands for Tzva HaHagana LeYisrael, is the Hebrew acronym for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). It translates literally to the “Army of Defence for Israel. Tzahal is deeply integrated into Israeli society due to mandatory military service and is prominent in the national consciousness. Established in 1948 following the creation of the state, the IDF serves as Israel’s primary defence organisation, protecting the country’s sovereignty and citizens. The IDF has been involved in various conflicts and military […]
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01 Nov, 05:17
RUSSIA-NORTH KOREA : A MILITARIZING PARTNERSHIP - https://chanakyaforum.com/russia-north-korea-a-militarizing-partnership/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes The consequences of the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine (West) war have polarised the global landscape in unprecedented ways. Chase for new partners and keeping the flock together by major powers bilaterally, regionally and mini-laterally and pluri-laterally is easily discernible. While all such enterprise may not be directly in confrontation with some others, the geopolitical and geo economic fault lines have the capacity to create a multiplier effect and impact on the emerging global order. Russia – North Korea partnership is one such matrix which has created some flutter in Eurasia and the Western world since North Korea has been somewhat of an […]
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21 Oct, 05:50
INDUS WATER TREATY (IWT) – TIME TO REVIEW OUT DATED TREATY - https://chanakyaforum.com/indus-water-treaty-iwt-time-to-review-out-dated-treaty/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes Indus Water Treaty (IWT), often heralded as the most resilient water sharing treaty between coriparian states, having survived three and a half wars and three decades of proxy war is in precarious state. The annual meetings between Indus Water Commissioners have become infrequent, since 2016 due to diplomatic freeze in aftermath of Uri-Pulwama-Balakot incidents. In a very significant move India in Jan 2021, sought review of the Treaty due to unforeseen and fundamental changes in circumstances. India has also been boycotting somewhat puzzling, concurrent proceedings of Court of Arbitration (CoA), since Sept 2023. The process of dispute resolution has been […]
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20 Oct, 07:31
YAHYA SINWAR’S DEATH AND THE FUTURE OF THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST - https://chanakyaforum.com/yahya-sinwars-death-and-the-future-of-the-war-in-the-middle-east/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes The war initiated by the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel could theoretically end tomorrow once the means to fight run out and so also the will. Unlike the past when short wars characterised standoffs in the Middle East, this one is, however, going beyond the expected. Hamas built itself an arsenal and an offensive plus a defensive system in Gaza relatively unnoticed by Israel despite its reputed ‘eye in the sky’ surveillance. The tunnel system which ran the length of 150 kilometers proved a monstrosity as far as Israeli inefficiency and lack of focus was concerned. The […]
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18 Oct, 05:46
5G POISED TO USHER IN A PARADIGM SHIFT IN MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS - https://chanakyaforum.com/5g-poised-to-usher-in-a-paradigm-shift-in-military-communications/ - Reading Time: 6 minutes As the world braces for the fifth generation (5G) wireless technology revolution, the implications for national security, especially for countries like India, are profound and multifaceted. The 5G network, known for its high speed, ultra-low latency, and huge bandwidth, is poised to revolutionise the battlespace, bringing significant advancements in communication, intelligence gathering, combat operations and logistic support. Following are some of the key military applications of 5G: Enhanced Command and Control. Real-time battlefield awareness facilitated by the 5G enables real-time sharing of data between forward troops, the fire delivery means, aerial assets such as combat helicopters, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), […]
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15 Oct, 09:12
IRAN’S MISSILE ARSENAL VS ISRAEL’S MISSILE DEFENCE: WHO WILL EMERGE TRIUMPHANT? - https://chanakyaforum.com/irans-missile-arsenal-vs-israels-missile-defence-who-will-emerge-triumphant/ - Reading Time: 11 minutes As India was busy in preparations for the impending Holy Navratra Festival, the skies over Central/Southern Israel were lit up when Iran launched an unprecedented attack with 180-200 missiles on its adversary in the Southern Levant, on the evening of 1st October 2024. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that as part of Operation True Promise-2, it had “fired missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza/Lebanon, as well as the assassinations of top IRGC, Hamas and Hezbollah leaders”. The IRGC further stated that the missiles were aimed at “vital military/security targets”, specifically at three military bases […]
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14 Oct, 06:23
Rising Chinese Air Power in the Maritime Domain – Is it Time to Reset Maritime Strategy? - https://chanakyaforum.com/rising-chinese-air-power-in-the-maritime-domain-is-it-time-to-reset-maritime-strategy/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes As the world’s focus is riveted to the rapidly spiraling crisis in the Middle East which threatens to escalate with Iran’s retaliatory missile strike following Israel’s extensive air strikes and the ground invasion of southern Lebanon, it will be a mistake to take the eyes off China. The expansion of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has made it the largest Navy in the world in size, as its overall battle force is expected to grow to 395 ships by 2025 and 435 ships by 2030 and has the United States and other affected nations worried. But what has slipped […]
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11 Oct, 15:00
Insurgencies in Myanmar and Their Impact on the Security Situation in Northeast India - https://chanakyaforum.com/insurgencies-in-myanmar-and-their-impact-on-the-security-situation-in-northeast-india/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes The ongoing insurgencies in Myanmar, particularly following the military coup in February 2021, significantly impact the security landscape in Northeast India. This region, characterised by a long and porous border with Myanmar, has a history of ethnic conflicts and insurgencies. The current instability in Myanmar compounds these issues, creating a complex security situation that India must carefully navigate. Historical Background of Myanmar’s Insurgency Since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1948, Myanmar has faced persistent ethnic conflicts. Ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) have fought for autonomy and rights, often clashing with the central government and military. Over the years, groups […]
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10 Oct, 04:25
THE OCTOPUS AND ITS TENTACLES: A Fight to the Finish? - https://chanakyaforum.com/the-octopus-and-its-tentacles-a-fight-to-the-finish/ - Reading Time: 4 minutes 1967 was a seminal moment in the Middle East – Israel’s spectacular military triumph then, put an end to the challenge of rising Arab Nationalism, giving Israel not only far greater wriggle room in the tumultuous politics of the region, but also an aura of invincibility. Such an aura has for long enabled Israel to punch far above its strategic weight. The Hamas assault of October 2023 dented that image grievously; the subsequent rocket, drone and missile assaults by the Hezbollah, Houthis and Iran, from the less populated areas to the targeting of Israel’s cutting-edge Unit 8200 in the heart […]
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07 Oct, 07:03
INDIA’S ‘FUTURE READY COMBAT VEHICLE’: SEEKING ENHANCED MOBILITY, FIREPOWER AND SURVIVABILITY - https://chanakyaforum.com/indias-future-ready-combat-vehicle-seeking-enhanced-mobility-firepower-and-survivability/ - Reading Time: 10 minutes In the present paradigm of operational environments saturated with aerial/ground combat machines, inter-platform lethality/survivability have emerged as essential prerequisites for a combat platform, now and into the foreseeable future. While it may be pertinent to challenge the efficacy and/or survivability of mechanized platforms against the backdrop of global conflicts where drone predominance continues to be underscored, India’s vast Northern and Western Plains, coupled with extensive trans/cis border desert/semi-desert environments, reinforce the imperativeness of a robust tracked combat vehicle profile platform. A modern and lethal armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) profile with our mechanized formations is therefore necessary to serve as a […]
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05 Oct, 09:33
RATIONAL THINKING REVEALS IRAN’S CALIBRATED MISSILE OFFENSIVE MAY NOT EVOKE AN ISRAELI RESPONSE - https://chanakyaforum.com/rational-thinking-reveals-irans-calibrated-missile-offensive-may-not-evoke-an-israeli-response/ - Reading Time: 4 minutes Unlike the last time in April 2024 when Iran’s escalation of the conflict with Israel was only in name, and slow-moving drones and missiles had been fired at stray targets into Israeli territory, this time Iran appears to have moved its response to a higher level by several notches. The destruction of its embassy in Damascus a few months ago and the killing of its IRGC commanders then had brought a response which was just an ineffective demonstration and did not achieve much for Iran’s military reputation. Even the assassination of the all-important IRGC Commander General Qassem Soleimani in 2019 […]
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02 Oct, 06:28
APACHE HELICOPTER DELIVERY DELAY: BROADER ISSUE OF TRUST QUOTIENT - https://chanakyaforum.com/apache-helicopter-delivery-delay-broader-issue-of-trust-quotient/ - Reading Time: 7 minutes The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an American twin-turbo shaft attack helicopter with a tail wheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision. It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 chain gun under its forward fuselage and four hard points on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods. Redundant systems help it survive combat damage. Boeing claims the AH-64E to be the world’s best and most advanced multi-mission attack helicopter. According to Boeing, it is the only combat helicopter […]
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27 Sep, 13:18
THE MIDDLE EAST : IS IT HEADING TOWARDS ANOTHER CATASTROPHIC WAR ? - https://chanakyaforum.com/the-middle-east-is-it-heading-towards-another-catastrophic-war/ - Reading Time: 5 minutes With public attention focused on Prime Minister Modi’s visits to Poland, Ukraine and the US, only the peripheral events of the Middle East were finding their ways into the headlines. Understandable, simply because Ukraine has been going on longer and also because the Middle East is a quagmire for far too long with no real expectations of any outcomes. One usually hears the cliché ‘hundred-year war’ as a description of the Israel-Palestine standoff. Comparisons between destructive wars of this kind are needless, except for the quantum of destruction brought about by contestants and the size of arms and ammunition arsenals […]
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20 Sep, 14:18
EGYPT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW: SEPTEMBER 2024 - https://is.gd/rRVDHd - Reading Time: 9 minutes In the global airpower arena, advancements in aerospace power are frequent, swift and multi-dimensional. Airpower proves to be a critical facet in the race for global/regional dominance and as a credible deterrent. It therefore pays for countries to keep abreast with the latest trends in aerospace technology, in order to identify cutting-edge assets, which would in turn influence development/procurement roadmaps of respective Nations. Source- english.ahram.org.eg The first edition of the Egypt International Airshow (EIAS), spotlighted in this article, was held from 03-05 September 2024 at Egypt’s El Alamein International Airport, 160 Km West of the historical city of Alexandria. The […]
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