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SOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW
Issue : Vol 15 Issue 5 Nov – Dec 2021
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Issue Date : December 2, 2021
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Geostrategy
14Indo-Pak Conflict 1971: The Strategic Backdrop and Plan
Articulation of the strategic environment under which the 1971 war was fought
31Time to Harness the Power of Military Diplomacy
Military Diplomacy is an important constituent of foreign policy endeavours
35Changes in the Neighbourhood
India must take appropriate steps so that it can hold its own
38Overview of Contemporary Indo-Pacific Goals and Strategies of Powers other than India
Moves of the significant contemporary and potential players on this “Great Chessboard”
43Climate Change Implications for Holistic Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region
Threats in the maritime domain, which could have serious socio- economic consequences
50Legacies & Learnings: A Case Study of Oil Spills in the Indian Ocean Region
Coordinated and comprehensive measures will ensure that challenges of oil spills are dealt with effectively
Military Affairs
201971 Indo Pak War: Opportunities and Achievements
Glimpses of some important actions during operations both on the eastern and western fronts
24The 1971 War: Intrepid Naval Warriors
The success can be attributed to resolute decision making by the higher leadership and meticulous execution
28The Air War of 1971 Indo-Pak Conflict
The IAF played a stellar role during the operations
46Time to Take Interoperability to Next Level: Interchangeability
Militaries must start moving in this direction even if it entails taking baby steps in the beginning
Military Technology
12Contours IX: Electric Battlespace for the Infantry Soldier
The need for infantry soldiers to ‘fight light’ if they are to maintain peak performance
54Augmenting Defence Exports: Vital Role for New DPSUs
The corporatisation of OFB can play a vital role in enhancing defence exports
58Modernisation of the Mechanised Forces: Way Ahead
Out of the box thinking is required to drive the endeavour
Regular Features
62Scholar Warriors
Credit for 1971 victory has gone to the right quarters
70Battles That Made History
Battle Honours of The Indian Army – 27 (1971 War) Gangasagar: Naik Albert Ekka, Param Veer Chakra
