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The presence of an extra-regional power in a geopolitically delicate region could disturb the existing balance of power within the region as well as in its vicinity. Islamabad views China`s presence at Gwadar as a security guarantee of Beijing`s commitment to Pakistan.

As countries of the Indo-Pacific record consistently high economic growth, a burgeoning middle class is emerging-especially in the Indian Ocean segment of the Indo-Pacific.

The serious issues of environment and floods; the resurgence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban and the dangers it poses to Pakistan; the much neglected issue of women and children; and Pakistan's strategic posture.

Although Political Islam strictly refers to only a century-old religious-political revivalist movement, this book covers historical concepts and developments that serve as political antecedents for contemporary Political Islam in the two regions.

The nature of India-China coexistence, cooperation and competition will be determined by factors such as how quickly the narrative of India's rise regains traction, India and China relations with major and middle powers, strategic and economic partnerships with major regional blocks, and India's role in global supply chains.

After the shock of the conflict against the Indian Army in Sikkim in 1967 and the loss of almost 400 soldiers, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) pressed for resolving all territorial disputes by discussion only, without using force. This book analyses the process of bulletless border management by the Indian Army against the PLA.

Focusing on the COVID-19 global pandemic, this books examines the global unpreparedness to the crisis, as well the inequal struggle across the world to deal with it. The book presents a way forward, demonstrating how we can securely and productively move ahead.

Examines infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific, primarily in the maritime domain, and its geopolitical implications for India.

A flying Ace, fighter Ace or Air Ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The concept of the 'Ace' emerged in 1915 during World War I, at the same time as aerial dogfighting. This book covers 25 of the greatest Air Aces across wars, nationalities and countries.

Examines the key issues - including border management, water cooperation, and connectivity - challenges and possibilities in Bangladesh-India relations in the last fifty years. The book investigates the role of the 'China factor', civil society in Bangladesh-India relations and maps out the future course of actions in Bangladesh-India partnership.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, national security will become more complex than ever. This book focuses on contemporary security challenges and highlights the internal and external aspects of national security, the changing nature of conflict, emerging trends, and the complex geopolitical and security environments.

Explores the intricacies of the landscape of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India. Topics include low carbon footprint mobility, emerging EV battery technologies, operating principles of electric motors, the changes in electric drive train systems, and the establishment of an appropriate charging infrastructure.

Attempts to fill in the knowledge gap about Bhartiya territories under foreign occupation. The book focusses on the territories of union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir that are under Pakistani and Chinese Occupation.

The May-June standoff in Ladakh between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA caught not just India, but the world by surprise as everyone's attention was on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. Why did China choose this moment for military aggression? This book addresses this, and many other questions, in detail.

Traces the history of Jammu and Kashmir from ancient times. The book is an attempt to bring out the rich amalgamation of varied identities that exist within the state`s population and presents evidence of its vivid and complex cultural and ethno-religious heritage.

Dealing with wide range of subjects from conceptual understandings, threats and challenges emanating from technological advancements, to learning from national, regional and global experiences, this book provides a fresh approach to national security.

Conceptualising the foundations of national defence and organising a conformingly robust military structure is an extremely complex task. This book does not offer formulae for the achievement of military success. Rather it offers an insight into the processes that enable military planners to conceive the best possible force composition.

Traces the historical background of the boundary dispute and the slow build-up of mistrust, suspicion and acrimony between India and China that started sometime after the 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai' phase of relationships and resulted in the outbreak of war in October 1962.

Analyses the contemporary security situation and evaluates possible alternative scenarios for the future for implementing India's national security policy. The book offers timely and relevant analysis of an evolving and uncertain security environment to provide the reader with an informed and balanced overview of India's national security.

A compilation of 30 pioneering papers on issues connected with India's national defence. The papers are a part of the vast repository of VIF publications over the past decade of its functioning as a strategic think tank with the purpose of addressing the complex commitments on defence that the State has been confronted with.