Inderjit Panjrath Writes: The extended range allows greater reach, not just against our Western adversary but also to enhance deterrence along our borders with China.
Pakistan Sidelined: Afghanistan-Taliban Secret Talks at Qatar?
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: However, there was no Pakistani presence, hinting that the three parties – Afghan government, the US and Taliban are disillusioned with Pakistan’s peace efforts in Afghanistan.
China Launches Two Astronauts To Space Station Mission
Sanjay Kumar writes: China’s space program has made commendable progress during the last few years. In August, 2016 China also launched the world’s first quantum satellite, aimed at achieving “hack-proof” communications between space and ground control.
India, Russia likely to sign 18 agreements during ‘17th Annual Summit Meet’
Bhatnagar writes: ‘Defence Cooperation’ has been one of the pillars of the multi-dimensional ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia. ‘Military Diplomacy’ initiatives focusing on enhanced military to military engagements/interactions and reenergised defence cooperation can rejuvenate the overall bilateral relations; a geopolitical imperative for maintenance of global and regional ‘Balance of Power’ and ‘Bridging of Gaps’.
BRICS 8th Annual Summit at Goa
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Engaging with BRICS gives India diplomatic space to adjust its relations with the major and emerging powers and consolidate on issues where there is convergence of interests.
Escalation dynamics after ‘surgical strikes on terrorists’ by India: An analysis
General Asthana Writes: The successful surgical strikes on “Terrorists and their supporters” by Indian Armed Forces, has basically demonstrated the National Intention, Will, and Capacity to exercise hard power to break the myth that India will not chase militants and their supporters across the LoC/IB due to nuclear hangover.