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The Indian Navy Surge 2025 – From Triple Commissionings to Nuclear Ambitions
The Indian Navy staged a rare, made-in-India “triple play” in Mumbai: the lead Project-17A INS Nilgiri, the fourth and final…
Role of Technology in Preserving Endangered Languages
When a language is lost, a worldview is also lost. Languages are not merely words but a knowledge of the…
Why Open-Source Software is Critical for Cybersecurity?
Open-source software is critical for cybersecurity because secrecy always carries the risk of cheating, manipulation, or hidden threats so there…
The Geopolitics of Critical Mineral Supply Chains for Tech and Defence
In the 21st century, controlling the supply of critical minerals has become crucially important. These minerals, including cobalt, lithium, rare…
France in Turmoil: Domestic Instability and Its Impact on Europe’s Future
France is in political turmoil after successive governments collapsed and another prime minister resigned. With a fragmented parliament and rising…
The Role of Satellites in Modern Intelligence Gathering
Satellites are powerful ears and eyes that are in space and are above the Earth. They sneakily observe, hear and…
Undersea Cable Security – Invisible Backbone of the Internet
Undersea (submarine) cables are fiber-optic cables laid on the ocean floor that link countries and continents, carrying phone calls, internet…
The Future of Autonomous Weapons Systems: Ethical and Strategic Implications
Autonomous weapons systems (AWS), often referred to as “killer robots,” are one of the most discussed topics in defence and…
China Tech Rivalries – How the EU Navigates U.S.
Washington increasingly defines Beijing as a competitor. Brussels chooses a more layered description: partner, competitor, and systemic rival at once.…