Recent Trends: Revolution in Military Affairs in PLA post-gulf war?
“A war that changed the world ultimately changed the war itself.” Unrestricted Warfare
The first Gulf War lasted only 42 days, with extensive aerial bombardment,...
The Shadow Army: Private Military Companies and Their Impact on Modern Defense Policy
Private Military Companies (PMCs) have evolved from niche service providers to influential players in modern warfare. Governments and organizations increasingly rely on these contractors...
AI, Autonomy, and Arms Race: The Evolving Role of Autonomous Weapons
Technological advancement has brought unprecedented change in every sphere of human life. The military domain is no exception, with militaries worldwide increasingly engaged in...
Beyond Fiction: Reimagining Modern Combat with Laser Weapons
‘It was sweeping round swiftly and steadily, this flaming death, this invisible, inevitable sword of heat.’ When these words by H.G. Wells appeared in...
A Smart Defense Strategy for Indonesia’s New Capital amid Asia-Pacific Geopolitical Tensions
The relocation of Indonesia's capital to Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan is not merely a monumental administrative and infrastructural undertaking, it also presents strategic...
The Escalating Threat of Electronic and Counter-Space Warfare among Global Powers
President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), famously dubbed the "Star Wars initiative," is widely regarded as one of the pivotal decisions that contributed...
The Survival of the Smartest: AI’s Edge in Modern Conflict
Centuries ago, two tribes roamed the earth: the Neanderthals, known for their strength and brute force, and the Homo sapiens, who, although physically weaker,...
India’s Defense Ambitions: A Mirage of Borrowed Power
India's defense modernization has been trumpeted as a bold stride toward self-reliance and regional dominance. Yet, when analyzed through a critical lens, it becomes...
Fresh boost in ongoing campaign to ban nuclear weapons
Global support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon has been given a fresh new boost.
It comes after three more countries, Indonesia,...
Safeguarding the Future: Pakistan’s Defense Policy and Strategy
On September 6, 1965, Pakistan faced one of its most critical and decisive moments as the nation stood united in defense against aggression during...