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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

14

Indo-Pak Conflict 1971: The Strategic Backdrop and Plan

Articulation of the strategic environment under which the 1971 war was fought

31

Time to Harness the Power of Military Diplomacy

Military Diplomacy is an important constituent of foreign policy endeavours

35

Changes in the Neighbourhood

India must take appropriate steps so that it can hold its own

38

Overview of Contemporary Indo-Pacific Goals and Strategies of Powers other than India

Moves of the significant contemporary and potential players on this “Great Chessboard”

43

Climate Change Implications for Holistic Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region

Threats in the maritime domain, which could have serious socio- economic consequences

50

Legacies & 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

20

1971 Indo Pak War: Opportunities and Achievements

Glimpses of some important actions during operations both on the eastern and western fronts

24

The 1971 War: Intrepid Naval Warriors

The success can be attributed to resolute decision making by the higher leadership and meticulous execution

28

The Air War of 1971 Indo-Pak Conflict

The IAF played a stellar role during the operations

46

Time 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

12

Contours IX: Electric Battlespace for the Infantry Soldier

The need for infantry soldiers to ‘fight light’ if they are to maintain peak performance

54

Augmenting Defence Exports: Vital Role for New DPSUs

The corporatisation of OFB can play a vital role in enhancing defence exports

58

Modernisation of the Mechanised Forces: Way Ahead

Out of the box thinking is required to drive the endeavour

Regular Features

62

Scholar Warriors

Credit for 1971 victory has gone to the right quarters

70

Battles That Made History

Battle Honours of The Indian Army – 27 (1971 War) Gangasagar: Naik Albert Ekka, Param Veer Chakra