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SOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW



Issue : Vol 17 Issue 5 Nov – Dec 2023

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Issue Date : November 25, 2023

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Geostrategy

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India@100: Celebrating Maritime Heritage and Economic Vision

A peep into India’s Maritime heritage and strategy, and its relevance in present times

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Crossroads of Faith and history: The Ancient Narrative of Israel and Palestine

Whose land is it anyways – a quick peep into history

18

The War of Independence: 1948

The first Arab-Israel war; the very day Israel was created

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The Six Day War

Israel’s offensive action deep into Sinai and across the Suez as it felt threatened

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The Yom Kippur War

Surprise multipronged attack and Israel’s determined push back

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Surprise on Simchat Torah: How Hamas’ Strategic Planning Led to an Unprecedented Assault” and Israel’s Iron Response

A detailed fact check and military analysis of the Israel Hamas conflict

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Israel-Hamas Conflict: Navigating Unprecedented Times; India’s Stance

As the conflict demanded delicate diplomacy, India’s stance remains a balanced one

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Will The Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine Distract The Us from The Indo Pacific

With its increasing engagement with Ukraine and West Asia, does the US have adequate bandwidth to keep an eye on the Indo- Pacific

58

Endgame in Ukraine

The present snailmate and the various possibilities

Military Affairs

40

INTERVIEW : AIR CHIEF MARSHAL VR CHAUDHARI, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC

A freewheeling QA session with the Chief of Air Sta

43

Mianwali Attack – Vulnerabilities of an Airbase – Lessons for IAF

Terrorist attack on Mianwali airbase highlights vulnerability of sensitive, high value targets

53

Strategic Readiness: Incubating Military Effectiveness

Conflicts around the globe reignite the debate for military preparedness

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Challenges and Efforts Towards Self-Reliance in India’s Defence Sector

A clinical assessment of the current state of self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) in defenc

Military Technology

35

IAF’s New Era: C-295MW Fleet to Replace the Vintage AVRO

A modern aircraft replaces a legend

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Digital Forensics in Safeguarding National Security

Pointers on the increasing significance of Digital forensics in national security