Introduction US hegemony provided relative stability, through the international rules-based order, to the unipolar world that emerged post the Cold War era. This stability has now come under strain, as China has grown to be a great power militarily, economically, industrially, and technologically, leading to increasing great-power competition. Also, economic interdependence, built painstakingly as aContinue reading “INDIA IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD: STRATEGIC AUTONOMY AND NATIONAL CAPABILITY”
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What a US-China thaw could cost India
When the leaders of the world’s two largest economies meet, the whole world watches the theatrics, the body language, and the substance. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US and summit with President Donald Trump took place against the backdrop of a surge in China’s global trade, while Trump has been struggling withContinue reading “What a US-China thaw could cost India”
Global Governance at Crossroads: Legitimacy Through Equity and Representation
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit comprises one hundred and forty paragraphs covering diverse subjects, from wars and terrorism, trade and tariffs, finance and development, energy and critical minerals, technology and artificial intelligence, climate, health and global governance. On the surface, it reads like an exhaustive catalogue of positions on almostContinue reading “Global Governance at Crossroads: Legitimacy Through Equity and Representation”
Beyond the Cockpit: Air Marshal Anil Chopra on the IAF, Modern Air Warfare, and Surviving a 22-G Ejection
Air Marshal Anil Chopra—known for his distinguished flying career and his post-military service shaping defence policy through strategic think tanks like CAPS (Centre for Air Power Studies) and advisory bodies in military justice and SIDM (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers)—recently sat down on Dostcast to unpack India’s operational readiness. From evaluating the multi-domain capabilities ofContinue reading “Beyond the Cockpit: Air Marshal Anil Chopra on the IAF, Modern Air Warfare, and Surviving a 22-G Ejection”
Russian Doomsday Plane Flies to Tehran – Time to Understand These Airborne Command Posts
Russia dispatched a Tupolev Tu-214PU airborne command post, often referred to as a “Doomsday plane“, to Tehran‘s Imam Khomeini International Airport. Tu-214PU aircraft, registration number RA-64531, operating under call-sign RSD420, took off from Moscow and landed in Tehran at around 10:10 am (IST) on July 13. The deployment coincided with escalating U.S. and Israeli airstrikesContinue reading “Russian Doomsday Plane Flies to Tehran – Time to Understand These Airborne Command Posts”
High Dependence on Petroleum – Time to Understand Energy Mix Strategy in India
While West Asia remains at war and volatile, India has successfully utilized high-level diplomacy with Iran to secure safe passage for its oil and LPG tankers through the tense Strait of Hormuz, maintaining critical energy supplies. But India continues to be heavily dependent on imported petroleum, which is also crucial for its economic rise. IndiaContinue reading “High Dependence on Petroleum – Time to Understand Energy Mix Strategy in India”
Strategic Resilience: The New Imperative for Indian Defence Industry
By 2047, India aims to command a ₹8.8 trillion defense economy — six times its current size — and emerge as a true global military power capable of designing, developing, and exporting advanced weapons systems at scale. Strategic resilience has emerged as the defining imperative for the Indian defence industry in 2026, transitioning from aContinue reading “Strategic Resilience: The New Imperative for Indian Defence Industry “
77th Republic Day – Uncertain World – India Biding Time and Carving Own Geo-Strategic Place
As India prepares for its 77th Republic Day, it is all set to welcome European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa as the chief guests. Republic Day is not merely a national celebration, but it is a tribute to the day the Indian Constitution came into force, shaping IndiaContinue reading “77th Republic Day – Uncertain World – India Biding Time and Carving Own Geo-Strategic Place”
China’s Threatening Exercises around Taiwan – Dummy Run For Invasion – But Taiwan No Walk Over
China encircled Taiwan in massive military display. Chinese military rehearsed blockade of island’s north and south and carried out 10 hours of live-firing drills around the threatened island. Taiwan said that China was simulating strikes on US-made weapons. USA and Europeans condemned China’s drills. Earlier in December 2025, the US NDAA for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 authorized up to $11.1 billion for Taiwan under the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative. Largest US arms package for Taiwan includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, JavelinContinue reading “China’s Threatening Exercises around Taiwan – Dummy Run For Invasion – But Taiwan No Walk Over”
How US Airpower Dominance Paved the Way to Capture Venezuela’s Maduro
The United States military and law enforcement officials captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, in a high-stakes military operation on January 3, a mission carried out by the US Army’s Delta Force and backed by extensive use of American airpower. After months of growing military pressure on Maduro, President Donald TrumpContinue reading “How US Airpower Dominance Paved the Way to Capture Venezuela’s Maduro”