Strategy, Policy & Governance

New Doctrines for a Multi-Domain Future In 2024, India took a decisive step toward modernizing its military strategy by unveiling two pivotal joint doctrines that reflect the evolving landscape of warfare—one dominated by amphibious challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the growing threat of cyber warfare. The Doctrine for Amphibious Operations …

  Introduction As global tensions continue to escalate, militaries are increasingly turning their attention to a challenging and often overlooked domain—high-altitude warfare. Operating in terrains that rise above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters), soldiers and machines alike must contend with brutal cold, scarce oxygen, and difficult logistics. These environments are not …

As the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy, India stands at a pivotal crossroads in the global climate challenge. Balancing the imperatives of economic development, energy security, and environmental sustainability, India must chart a uniquely ambitious yet pragmatic path to net zero by 2070. This journey is unfolding …

New Delhi, India – In a significant stride toward securing the nation’s digital future, the Government of India has unveiled an ambitious national cyber defense blueprint, anchored in the capabilities of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). With cyberattacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, frequent, and transnational, the new framework represents a …

  DARPA’s enduring legacy stems not just from its breakthrough technologies—like the Internet, GPS, and stealth aviation—but from a culture that marries autonomy, speed, and tolerance for failure. Around the world, nations are attempting to mirror that model. While some have made impressive gains, few have duplicated DARPA’s unique innovation …

In the chaotic aftermath of a typhoon, earthquake, or flood, effective coordination isn’t just a logistical asset—it’s a life-saving necessity. Civil-Military Coordination (CMCoord) plays a crucial, often invisible, role in enabling this response. Traditionally, CMCoord is defined as the dialogue and interaction between civilian humanitarian actors, civil authorities, and military …

Concerns over climate change have prompted governments to start focusing on finding alternative sources of energy. As such, EVs, and the battery technologies associated with them, have gained an increasing importance in recent years. In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, governments have adopted various strategies to spur …

Introduction: Technology at the Core of China’s Defence Modernisation President Xi Jinping has issued a renewed call to modernize China’s border security architecture through the deployment of high-tech “smart systems” to confront what he described as “new opportunities and challenges” in national defense. The remarks were delivered during a high-level …

At the 2024 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition held from August 7–9 in Washington, D.C., a clear message resonated across sessions: the pace of battlefield innovation is accelerating, and Western militaries must adapt or risk obsolescence. The convergence of commercial ingenuity with military imperatives is collapsing traditional development …

The fusion of artificial intelligence and space technology is reshaping the boundaries of human achievement. From autonomous satellite networks analyzing climate patterns in real time to AI-guided rovers exploring the Martian surface, intelligent systems are becoming indispensable to both commercial and governmental space missions. However, while AI technology advances at …