National Security and Strategic Studies
Evolution of Environmental Agendas

On 5th June, the world celebrated the Environment Day. The actions by nations and the global community towards the conservation of nature show the collective concern for the planet. However, the steps taken in this direction are far from adequate. Th....

Four Days – Two Victories- Unresolved Conflict: Preparing for the Next!

India conducted `Operation Sindoor’ from 07 to 10 May 2025, against Pakistan, as retribution for a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam (Kashmir). Pakistan launched its Operation `Bunyan-un-Marsoos' in retaliation. Hostilities ended with the de....

Aerospace Power: Contemporary Geopolitics and National Security

In the 21st century, aerospace power has emerged as a critical determinant of national security and for shaping geopolitics. This paper examines the strategic relevance of aerospace capabilities in modern warfare, and their impact on security framewo....

Op Sindoor: Is India Moving Towards Unified Theatre Command

Paradigm Shift in India’s Approach to National Security
The gruesome targeted killing of Hindus in Pahalgam on 22 April 25, outraged a nation habitual of hearing of terrorists’ brutality over three and a half decades. Targeted and lar....

Maoists in a Quagmire: After Nambala Kesava Rao

In a fierce encounter in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, 27 rebels of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) were neutralised, on May 21, 2025. The most important among them was Nambala Kesava Rao alias Basavaraju a native of Srikakulam di....

Op Sindoor: The Strategy of ‘Strategic Success’

Wars are ageless and can indeed begin unannounced, as was proven in India-Pakistan context. On 22 April 2025, it could not be predicted that on 07 May, there would commence a modern shooting war. Four days of calibrated military action followed an un....

Indian Defence Technologies in Support of Operation Sindoor

The blitzkrieg of Indian technologies was on full display during the short but decisive engagement between India and Pakistan during 6/7 to 10/11 May 2025. The engagement decisively proved the superiority of Indian radars, missiles, rockets, drones, ....

Interaction with Visiting Delegation from Naval Armament Depots of Naval HQ, MoD

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a high-level interaction with a visiting delegation from the Naval Armament Depots, Naval HQ, Ministry of Defence, on 9 May 2025. The session began with welcome remarks from Lt Gen Ravi Sawhney, C....

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