Opinion

Rising incidents of mistreatment of soldiers by police point to deeper rot
avatar Col Dinesh Kumar (R)

In this op-ed, Col Dinesh Kumar (R) discusses the rising incidents of police mistreatment against serving military personnel and/or their families. He says these incidents are a symptom of a deeper rot, and unless the government and the military brass fix the issue, things will turn for the worse. Read More
 
 

Manipur needs immediate central intervention to restore order
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, RC Sharma, veteran BSF commandant, discusses the escalation of the Manipur ethnic strife with the recent use of drones and rockets and gives a 4-point formula to restore peace. Read More
 
 

Robust HUMINT network is the key to defeat militancy in Jammu & Kashmir
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, RC Sharma, veteran BSF commandant, highlights the importance of human intelligence in counterinsurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and ways to strengthening it. Read More
 
 

Army’s induction of assault rifle remains a never-ending nightmare
avatar Col Dinesh Kumar (R)

In this op-ed, veteran Col Dinesh Kumar writes that the procurement of the basic rifle for the Indian Army has turned out to be a never-ending nightmare, and there’s something more than what meets the eye in India’s defence purchases. Read More
 
 

India making diplomatic amends with neighbours is a welcome sign
avatar Gyan Bhadra

In this article, senior journalist Gyan Bhadra discusses the visits by the foreign minister and the foreign secretary to the Maldives and Nepal and writes New Delhi’s recent push for amending ties with its neighbours is a welcome sign. Read More
 
 

Erosion of India’s armed forces is a cause for national concern
avatar Col Dinesh Kumar (R)

In this op-ed, veteran Col Dinesh Kumar discusses what ails the Indian armed forces today and laments their erosion in both stature and strength. Read More
 
 

Bangladesh crisis: India’s security challenges, strategy to tackle them
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, veteran BSF commandant RC Sharma writes that the India-Bangladesh border is among the most difficult to guard, control, and manage, and suggests ways to meet the challenges. Read More
 
 

Spike in J&K militant attacks: Time to reanalyse and restrategize
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, former BSF commandant RC Sharma discusses the unprecedented spike in militant attacks on security forces in the Jammu region and lays down a framework on how to contain the situation. Read More
 
 

India’s strengthening security in a changing world
avatar Palak Sharma

In recent years, India has embarked on a journey to modernize its defence forces, aiming to bolster its capabilities in response to evolving geopolitical challenges. Read More
 
 

National security and India-US convergence
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, former BSF commandant RC Sharma discusses the implications of India-US security cooperation will likely to have for New Delhi in the rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics, especially in the Indo-Pacific region and its neighbourhood. Read More
 
 

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