Early October witnessed an intensification of India’s anti-Pakistan discourse and military signalling, initiated by the Defence Minister’s address and reinforced by subsequent speeches from the chiefs of the Army and Air Force.
The competition between the US and China for global power has become one of the defining features of the world’s geopolitical landscape in the 21st century.
Incremental adaptation in modern warfare has astonished military observers globally. Ukraine’s meticulously planned Operation Spider Web stands as a stark reminder of how bottom-up innovation combined with hi-tech solutions can prove their mettle on the battlefield.
1. Air and aerospace power today extends far beyond aircraft and missiles. The decisive advantage lies in ‘doctrine, employment strategy, training and clarity of leadership’, reinforced by new domains of ‘space, cyber, electronic warfare (EW), and artificial intelligence’ (AI).
Flanked by the columns of advanced tanks, armoured formations, and mobile missile launchers, a solid military brute force of 10,000 soldiers cavalcaded across the pavilion at Tiananmen Square, marking 80 years of Chinese victory against the fascist forces.
The May 2025 India-Pakistan escalation that lasted for four days claimed about fifty lives.
1. Financial inclusion, which entails the use and access of affordable…
Imagine a future warfare scenario where the two adversaries launch jets and high-altitude drones against each other’s military targets.
Pakistan and India, since their independence in 1947, have remained entangled in a complex relationship defined by historical grievances, unresolved disputes, and missed opportunities for peace.
The tragedies of the 2025 floods in Pakistan continue to unfold. While over a thousand people have lost their lives, no number can ever truly capture the depth of the human tragedy.
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