LoginSOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW
South Asia Defence & Strategic Review is a bi-monthly magazine focussing on issues related to Geostrategy, Military Technology, Defence and Strategic Affairs and their impact on South Asian Region. The aim of the magazine is to help shape policies and spread awareness amongst our readers on such matters in the region.
Started in March 2007, the magazine provides a 360-degree view of the latest developments and key issues in the defence and security domain. Over the years the magazine has carved out a large subscriber base in the Indian Subcontinent and rest of the world. The readership is amongst the uniformed communities, Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, think tanks, military analysts, educational and training institutions.
Our contributors include luminaries in the field of defence & strategy with military experts forming the core of our editorial team.
CURRENT ISSUE
Geostrategy
14War Aims and Outcomes – ‘A Pernicious Drift’
When political objectives become blurred, even military success can fail to deliver strategic victory.
19Why Modern Wars No Longer Produce Decisive Political Outcomes
Military victories are increasingly proving insufficient to secure lasting political objectives in today's conflicts.
24Expanding the Battlefield: How Iran Shaped the Strategic Outcome
Iran's regional strategy demonstrates how indirect power projection can influence conflicts far beyond conventional battlefields
36A TALE OF TWO NEIGHBORS
Contrasting strategic trajectories are reshaping the security dynamics of India's immedate neighbourhood, namely, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
40The Indian Ocean: The New Epicentre of Global Strategic Competition
As great-power rivalry intensifies, the Indian Ocean is emerging as the world's most consequential maritime theatre.
62The European Theatre: The Myth of the Backyard
The Ukraine war is dismantling not only armies on the battlefield but also the long-held geopolitical myth of Russia's unquestioned dominance over its neighbourhood
Military Affairs
34Ukraine’s Military Leadership Change and the Changing Character of War
Facing mounting battlefield pressures and demands for military reform, Ukraine has undertaken its most significant wartime leadership reshuffle
43India’s Theatre Command Journey
The long-awaited transition towards integrated theatre commands promises to reshape India's future warfighting architecture.
48Economies of Scale, Strategic Industries, and India’s Development Imperative
Why a globally competitive industrial base is central to India's long-term economic and strategic rise.
Military Technology
12The AI Race: India’s Strategic Choices
As AI reshapes global power, India must build sovereign technological capabilities.
31Dhash Defence Systems
An inside look at how Dhash Defence Systems is contributing to India's rapidly evolving defence technology ecosystem and vision of the CMD and the ED
50Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-S Mission
Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-S mission heralded the arrival of India's private sector as a credible player in space launch capabilities.
54How Fibre-Optic Drones Are Defining Conflict
The emergence of fibre-optic-guided drones is transforming battlefield tactics by defeating electronic warfare and reshaping modern combat.
57Homegrown Hardware: The High-Stakes Race for Defence Self-Reliance
India's drive for indigenous defence manufacturing is redefining military capability, industrial resilience and strategic autonomy
Regular Features
70Indian Space Association Round-up: India’s New Space Ecosystem Strengthens Strategic Capability
India's expanding commercial space sector is becoming a vital pillar of national security, technological innovation and strategic resilience
Interviews
Contributors
LT GEN SYED ATA HASNAIN
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd)
is an eminent writer and speaker. He is a Distinguished Fellow of Vivekananda Foundation. The General is a former Military Secretary and GOC of two of India’s most important Corps.
LT GEN JP SINGH
PVSM, AVSM (Retd)
former Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (P&S) is presently a Senior Advisor with DRDO. A cavalry officer, JP is one of the few who understand users’ requirements, state of R&D and the entire industrial landscape in India.
VICE ADMIRAL PRADEEP CHAUHAN
AVSM**, VSM, IN (Retd)
was the Navy’s first Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence) and later, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command. A prolific writer, he retired as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
LT GEN VINOD BHATIA
PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd)
is Director, Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. He is the former DG Infantry and DG Military Operations
LT GEN ARUN SAHNI
PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM
is a former GOC in C of the South Western Command who served the Indian Army with great distinction. A renowned speaker on contemporary issues, General Sahni is an Artillery officer who played a leading role in modernisation of Indian Artillery.
AIR MARSHAL ANIL CHOPRA
PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd),
is a pioneer of the Mirage 2000 fleet. He commanded two operational bases and the IAF’s Flight Test Centre ASTE. He is a former member of AFT Lucknow.
LT GEN SHOKIN CHAUHAN
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM (Retd)
had an illustrious career in the army. He commanded the prestigious 1 Corps and was the DG Assam Rifles.
LT GEN AB SHIVANE
PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
had a very distinguished career in the Indian Army. He commanded 1 Corps and retired as the DG Mechanised Forces. He is a Senior Advisor to OFB.
DR VIJAY SAKHUJA
is an expert on maritime affairs and is a former Director, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi.
LT GEN NB SINGH
VSM, (Retd)
former DG EME is presently a member of Armed Forces Tribunal, Jabalpur
LT GEN B S PAWAR (RETD)
is a former ADG Army Aviation and Commandant, School of Artillery.
LT GEN (DR) V K SAXENA
PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
is the former Director General of Army Air Defence
LT GEN BALBIR SINGH SANDHU (RETD)
is a former DGST and writes frequently on military affairs
MAJ GEN VINOD SAIGHAL (RETD)
is the Executive Director of Eco Monitors Society.
Maj Gen Harvijay Singh (Retd)
Maj Gen Harvijay Singh, SM was the Additional Director General in Signals Directorate at the Army HQ. He is a prolific writer.
COL MICHAEL PADGETT (RETD)
is a former AD, Ordnance and Acquisition Corps officer of the US Army.
AJAY SINGH
is an expert on security matters and has authored three books and over 170 articles for various journals. He writes and speaks extensively on geo-politics and contemporary warfare.
BRIG ARVIND THAKUR
a retired Cavalry Officer of the Indian Army is a graduate of the US Army War College.
Brig P Binuraj
is a retired Gunner Officer who was Director Operations in Artillery Directorate and commanded an Artillery Brigade. He is an alumni of College of Defence Management and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
