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Understanding India's Nuclear Posture: What Do 12 Warheads Indicate?

The operational deployment of India's nuclear arsenal underscores its second-strike capability while reaffirming its no-first-use doctrine amid global nuclear trends.

Jun 30, 2026 • 4 min

AI as India's Next Growth Engine: From Digital Public Infrastructure to AI Public Infrastructure

India stands on the brink of an AI revolution; embracing innovations can redefine growth trajectories.

Jun 30, 2026 • 4 min

Missile Warfare and India's Conventional Deterrence: Why a Rocket Force Matters

India must strengthen its missile capabilities to counter China's growing military advantage and maintain regional security.

Jun 30, 2026 • 4 min

India's Journey to Defence Self-Reliance Under PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi emphasizes India's indigenous capabilities in defense manufacturing and resource conservation amid global crises.

Jun 29, 2026 • 4 min

AI Governance and Democracy: Why India Needs a Constitutional Approach

Unchecked artificial intelligence threatens human dignity, necessitating constitutional safeguards beyond traditional regulations.

Jun 29, 2026 • 4 min

Beyond One Nation One Subscription: The Quest for Knowledge Sovereignty in India

How global shifts in scholarly publishing are redefining access, ownership and control over scientific knowledge

Jun 23, 2026 • 4 min

Digital Sovereignty: Why India Must Control Its Critical Technology Infrastructure

Understanding the significance of digital sovereignty in safeguarding India's technological security and maintaining strategic autonomy

Jun 23, 2026 • 4 min

Project Nimbus and the Ethics of Big Tech: When Cloud Computing Meets Geopolitics

The controversy surrounding Project Nimbus highlights concerns over Big Tech's role in geopolitical issues and its impact on the Palestinian conflict.

Jun 22, 2026 • 4 min

Transforming India's Drone Strategy: From Purchases to Partnerships

India's growing drone industry needs innovative contracts and collaborative efforts for sustainable success in defense technology.

Jun 20, 2026 • 4 min

AI and Weather Forecasting: Promise, Limitations, and the Challenge of Extreme Events

Understanding the shortcomings of AI in predicting unprecedented weather events and the reliance on traditional forecasting models.

Jun 16, 2026 • 4 min

The Drone Revolution: How Unmanned Systems Are Reshaping Modern Warfare

Unmanned systems have reshaped military operations, emphasizing rapid engagement and the adaptation of warfare strategies in contemporary conflicts.

Jun 16, 2026 • 4 min

India–France Innovation Partnership: From Technology Adoption to Technology Leadership

Prime Minister Modi and President Macron emphasize trust, cooperation, and India's role as an innovation leader during their conference in Nice.

Jun 15, 2026 • 4 min

Project Kusha: A Game Changer for India's Air Defence

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights the significance of Project Kusha in enhancing India's security during Operation Sindoor.

Jun 13, 2026 • 3 min

The Mythos Era: AI-Driven Cybersecurity Risks and India's Preparedness Challenge

Why Frontier AI Models Are Transforming Cybersecurity from a Human Contest into an Algorithmic Arms Rac

Jun 10, 2026 • 4 min

India's Nuclear Modernisation and the Changing Global Security Landscape

SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reveals India's nuclear developments amid regional tensions and evolving military strategies.

Jun 9, 2026 • 4 min