Can China Trust Its Nukes? Top Officers Purged Amid Corruption Fears
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been weakened as a result of a large-scale purge of Chinese generals, which has also revealed deeply embedded...
Beyond Rumours: Understanding the Strategic Importance of Chushul and Rezang La
Amidst Christmas and New Year celebrations, print and social media were buzzing with the false news apparently spread by
one Mr Konchok Stanzin, a councillor...
Russia’s Ghost Soldiers: Inside Zaslon, The Enigmatic ‘Undiplomatic’ Special Unit
Zaslon, which translates as "Barrier or Screen," is a highly classified special unit under Russia's external security service, the Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki (SVR).Â
If SVR...
My encounters with two Indian Marshals, Manekshaw and Arjan Singh
We have had three five-star Marshals- the late Field Marshal KM Cariappa, known as an Officer and a Gentleman; late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw,...
Beyond the Battlefield: The Skills and Strategies Needed for 21st-Century Military Leadership
The evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century is marked by rapid technological advancements, changing geopolitical landscapes, and diversifying warfare tactics. For military...