In Hindustan Times today I look into the impact of the 14-point US - Iran agreement after three months of war and the why for Tehran after suffering immense losses this arrangement gives a pedestal of relative strength to stand on. The winner at the end of the day was geography. https://t.co/d8bZ2l88cB
My latest piece for the ORF (@orfonline) highlights some key lessons India can draw from South Korea's shipbuilding development case study as it moves forward. It also emphasises areas to focus on for the industry's future growth.
https://t.co/8ySc5mpzOb
The biggest impact of the #MiddleEast crisis on #Maldives is not economic, but diplomatic.
As the war exposes growing fractures within the Arab world, Malé will need to navigate an increasingly fragmented landscape of partners, donors, and political alignments.
For @orfonline@ProfHarshVPant
https://t.co/T6dNhnKwpV
Department of War Restores U.S. Pacific Command Designation.
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).
Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands.
Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific. From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring regional partnerships.
USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same. The command's fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged.
https://t.co/5zeycP2lip
In J&K, narcotics are not only a public health challenge but also a national security concern. Drug proceeds have long funded cross-border terrorism, making the fight against addiction inseparable from efforts to disrupt the terror ecosystem: @wani_ayjaz https://t.co/i3EJrzaHpF #JammuAndKashmir #Narcotics #Terrorism #Security
Counter-OSINT and Its Implications for #India’s Security Strategy
Authored by #ArchishmanRayGoswami, this @orfonline paper explores #counterOSINT as a form of counter-intelligence for India’s security strategy amidst the imperative for intel fusion
https://t.co/IxYK3YD4EV
Japan has the industrial capacity to coproduce uncrewed systems at scale. Whether Washington and Tokyo can clear the politics to use it remains to be seen. https://t.co/gnF9wwiVZW
Iran's threat to tax undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure as well as the depth of India's strategic vulnerability @j_pranoy via @orfonline
https://t.co/2CevqpTr7q
Do read this @orfmiddleeast report “Whither the Board of Peace? Perspectives from #Washington and the #Gulf”
Edited by @SinGulfura, the report examines how the #BoardofPeace implicates and intersects with national interests and strategies in the region
https://t.co/C1KuSmmgVv
My latest for @DeccanHerald contends that U.S. retrenchment has prompted Japan, India, and Australia to take on a larger leadership role in the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the resilience of the Quad's underlying principles.
https://t.co/bCGJi3MdOk
Today, @Saronic and @Castelion announced plans to join forces to launch a hypersonic vehicle from an unmanned surface vessel. By integrating Castelion’s Blackbeard with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder, the two companies offer a powerful, credible option to deter would-be adversaries
https://t.co/xPyb6tNbkc
At a time when the character of warfare is being reshaped by autonomy, data, new platforms, industrial capacity, & rapid geopolitical shifts, there is a growing need to track defence developments with clarity and consistency. The Defence Cable aims to do that. Check it out now!
#NewRelease
.@orfonline presents ‘ The Defence Cable’, a monthly insight on military affairs and defence technology, analysing key developments from around the world.
The first edition of the monitor explores India’s advancing Act East defence ties through BrahMos exports and Korea-Vietnam MoUs, how AI is reshaping the US military strategy, Russia’s nuclear resolve, and Pakistan’s supersonic anti-ship capabilities.
Authors: @mutuneer & Archishman Ray Goswami
Read here 🔗https://t.co/Y4pBbggOp9
Today's crises don't stay local for long. From conflicts and trade disruptions to technology and energy security, every shock is reshaping the global strategic landscape — and countries are being forced to adapt fast. @ProfHarshVPant dissects this comprehensively in the latest piece. https://t.co/RvFKG7pDTZ
#GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #WorldOrder
Ultra Maritime has successfully completed the first in-water deployment trial of its next-generation Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, marking a significant milestone in advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities in the UK 🇬🇧
https://t.co/KjCIbz8jYd
Our latest China Bulletin is out. This week:
China's economy faces a short-term supply shock colliding with long-term structural weakness. Beijing is responding to challenges w/tighter capital controls, pressure on Taiwan, and a deepening but asymmetric partnership with Russia.