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Finally, Islamic State’s “Caliph” is “Dead”! – An Initial Assessment
Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF

“No group or nation should mistake America’s intentions: We will not rest until terrorist groups of global reach have been found, have been stopped, and have been defeated.” – Former US President George W. Bush (06 November 2001)1

January 09, 2019 Terrorism, National Security and Strategic Studies, Article, Al-Baghdadi’s killing, Islamic State after Baghdadi, Terrorism in India
What Makes a Country Secure
Jayanto N. Choudhury

What makes a country secure? Traditionally, a strong military was considered the main pillar of national security. Yet history has repeatedly shown that even overwhelming military capabilities cannot always achieve national security objectives. The s

November 06, 2019 National Security and Strategic Studies, Article, Elements of national security, Societal stability and policing role in national security
Recent Developments in Kashmir
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF

The spate of criticism faced by India in the international community following its constitutional amendment of Article 370, the restructuring of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and the pre emptive steps taken by it to preserve peace and tranquillity

February 11, 2010 Jammu & Kashmir, National Security and Strategic Studies, Governance and Political Studies, Article, Legal aspects of J&K statehood, Kashmir falsehoods, Partisan propaganda on Kashmir
The Killing of Abu Bakral-Baghdadi: Implications
Amb K P Fabian

On 27th October President Trump of the United States announced the killing of Al Baghdadi and claimed that his was a bigger achievement than that of a similar capture and killing of Osama bin Laden, believed to be the inspiration, if not the master

January 04, 2018 Terrorism, National Security and Strategic Studies, Commentary, end of Baghdadi, IS terror lives
Amid Economic Woes, Pak Government Reports Revamping - A Review
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM

Despite all odds…
Despite all the economic woes and downturns, despite spiralling debt trap, and sky-rocketing costs of imports in the face of sharp currency de-valuation, not to mention the IMF imposed economic re-structuring and the

March 10, 2016 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Pakistan’s military modernisation, Pakistan’s high expenditure on defence
The New EU Guidelines on 5G: Some Lessons for India
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

In September 2019, the European Union (EU) came up with a set of guidelines1 for the introduction of 5G communication technologies in the member countries. The guidelines are considered essential for security of 5G networks. Cyber securit

October 03, 2017 National Security and Strategic Studies, Cyber Security, Commentary, cyber security in EU, India’s cyber security needs
The day paradise was lost
Tilak Devasher, Consultant, VIF

It is vital to sensitise people, especially the Kashmiri youth, who may not be aware of the history of the event and of the brutality their forefathers were subjected to at the hands of Pakistan. Silence is no longer an option. October 22, 1947, i

February 03, 2016 Jammu & Kashmir, National Security and Strategic Studies, VIF Scholars Outreach, Article
Can the Integrated Battle Groups Reinforce India’s Conventional Deterrence?
Dr Kapil Patil

In a significant decision last month, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially cleared the proposal for launching the first Integrated Battle Group (IBG) under the Indian Army’s 9 Corps, which will be deployed along India’s Western Border.

December 31, 2017 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Indian Army’s new organisation, the integrated battle group concept, Army doctrine
Global Norms for Stable Cyber Space: How Effective without Secure Supply Chain and Attribution to Attackers?
Dr Kamlesh Bajaj

The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyber Space (GCSC), set up by The Hague Center for Strategic Studies and East-West Institute (EWI) in March 2017, in the Munich Security Conference will shortly release its report on norms of responsible stat

May 10, 2019 National Security and Strategic Studies, Cyber Security, Article, Rising cyber threats, Securing cyber space, Need for international technical accord
Saudi Arabia Drone Attack: Sign of Changing Character of Hybrid War
Brig Narender Kumar, SM, VSM (retd.)

Introduction
The Houthi militants carried out an audacious "large-scale" attack with 10 drones targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais.1 Even in the past Houthi rebels had attacked Saudi Arabia but the preci

March 21, 2017 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Drones as new weapons, Dangers of drone attack, Drones a threat to global stability
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