Vietnam’s Biggest Warship Is Homegrown — But Its Bones Are Still Russian
Vietnam just started building its largest-ever warship, calling it proof of genuine self-reliance. But the ship’s weapons layout tells a more complicated story — and…
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Pakistan’s Westward Pivot: Implications for India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Pakistan’s growing focus on Central and Southwest Asia could create new strategic space for India. This analysis examines how credible nuclear deterrence, maritime modernization, and…
Pentagon Indo-Pacific Rename vs. India’s ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Defence Push
The Geopolitical Shift Behind the Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific Move New Delhi: The Pentagon has restored the name U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), retiring the “Indo-Pacific” label that…
Why Does the India Shipbuilding Industry Lag Behind?
The world’s fifth-largest economy depends on maritime trade, yet remains a minor player in the industry that builds the ships carrying it. India’s Maritime Paradox…
Why Great Nicobar Project Could Redefine India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Great Nicobar Project: India’s Strategic Gateway to the Indo-Pacific For decades, India viewed the Andaman and Nicobar Islands largely as distant territory — strategically useful,…
India 2035: Can New Delhi Turn Economic Power Into Military Power?
India 2035 defense superpower is no longer just a strategic phrase. It is becoming a real question because India’s economy is growing and its defence…