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How Prime Minister Shinzo Abe coined the term ‘Indo-Pacific’

By Dr Tomohiko Taniguchi 2026-06-19

I think we have all seen a phenomenon—one that now has a name: Nupur Tewari. She is such a remarkable entrepreneur, isn’t she? A self-made person Continue Reading

INITIATION OF CONFLICT IS EASIER THAN ITS TERMINATION

By Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retired) 2026-06-19

While active hostilities have halted in Iran and a Memorandum of Understanding has been reached between the US and Iran Continue Reading

A Living Museum on Tracks: The Case for a Historical Tank Squadron

By Sandeep Unnithan 2026-06-17

Seven years ago, on an assignment for India Today magazine covering the India-Pakistan skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) I saw a lone Vijayanta tank. Continue Reading

Technology alone can’t win wars

By Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retired) 2026-06-14

The character of war has changed due to the unprecedented strides in technology. Continue Reading

The Week from June 1 to June 5 at Chakra News

By Chakra Desk 2026-06-07

How does a fourth regiment of the S-400 alter the balance of power in the Indian subcontinent? Continue Reading

The New CDS and India's Unfinished Military Reform Agenda

By Gaurav Kumar 2026-05-31

The appointment of General N.S. Raja Subramani as India's third Chief of Defence Staff comes at a critical stage in India's military transformation. Continue Reading

Epic Fury: How did the US risk running out of ammunition

By Arjun Dev Singh 2026-05-06

Concern over the status of U.S. munitions inventories has intensified amid reports of heavy expenditure of Tomahawks, Patriots, and other missiles in the Iran war. Continue Reading

India’s "Sindoor Doctrine" and the Dawn of Fifth-Generation Warfare

By Lt Gen Abhay Krishna, Retd 2026-05-03

The global order of 2026 is no longer a chessboard but instead now it has turned into a kaleidoscope of volatility, multipolarity and relentless conflict. Continue Reading