Israel deployed American-made 900 kg bombs in the airstrike that killed top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, according to a report by Reuters, citing a US senator. The United States, a key ally and major arms supplier to Israel, has provided significant military aid, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Mark Kelly, […]
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This kind of treatment of BSF shows that border security is not a priority. This must change
Large number of troops are withdrawn from their primary task of border guarding for other tasks such as elections. Their utilisation for such duties needs rationalisation and should be restricted. In a surprise move the Government of India removed both the Director General of the Border Security Force as well as the Special Director General […]
India needs a strategic approach to hybrid warfare
IN the evolving landscape of modern warfare, India must adapt to the concept of hybrid warfare to strengthen its defence and deterrence strategies. Hybrid warfare, characterised by a blend of conventional weapons, irregular tactics, cyberattacks and other unconventional methods, requires a nuanced and resilient approach to effectively counter the multifaceted threats from its adversaries. According […]
Human Security Issues in Border Regions: Challenges and Solutions
Human security, a concept that emphasizes the protection of people instead of states, becomes especially complex and critical in border regions. Borders are often zones of tension, strife, and human rights violations, making them central focuses for various human security challenges. This blog investigates the multifaceted issues related to human security in border areas and […]
1947 – 1948: First India-Pakistan War
The first Indo-Pakistani war, also known as the Kashmir war, was fought between the newly independent nations India and Pakistan between 1947-1948 over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was the first of four Indo-Pakistani wars between the two newly independent nations. The bone of contention between India and Pakistan were the attempts […]
India’s Border Security Challenge: Rogue Drones and Smuggling Surge
India is facing a significant security threat along its western border, particularly in Punjab, where rogue drones are increasingly used for smuggling narcotics, arms, and ammunition. This year has witnessed a sharp surge in drone-related incidents, highlighting the escalating challenge for security agencies combating illicit trafficking facilitated by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The rapid advancement […]
Miscreants attack BSF constable on India-Bangladesh Border
NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Border Security Force (BSF) reported a distressing incident involving the assault of one of its constables stationed at the India-Bangladesh border. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by BSF personnel in safeguarding the nation’s borders. Incident Details: At approximately 1:30 PM, Constable Bhole, assigned to operate the […]
Proactively guarding the borders
The preoccupation of the Nation with happenings in Eastern Ladakh has caused the strategic community to lose sight of one significant incident development on the Indo Pakistan Border…
Punjab Border: Analysing the need for a paradigm shift in strategy for effective border domination
An imperative need to revisit SOPs to achieve aggressiveness in strategy and security along the Punjab border
India’ Approach Towards Drone Warfare
This paper talks about India’s defense strategies, and new developing technologies like UAVs (Unmanned aerial Vehicles) also called as drones while classifying them into different types and different kinds of threats caused by them to mankind. Pakistan’s increasing threat in terms of cross-border smuggling and terrorism, with the rigorous use of drones and drone attacks, […]
