National Power, Defense & Strategic Capabilities Desk

The Great Nicobar Project: India’s Bet to Counter China

The Great Nicobar Project was launched in 2021 by NITI Aayog. It focuses on expanding India farther in the Andaman Sea and Southeast Asia. Its main objective is to grow port...

“Operation Sindoor continues”: One Year later India still stands against Pakistan’s Terror Camps

  On the dreaded day of April 22, 2025, a newlywed couple from Haryana, Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal and his wife Himanshi Narwal, were on the streets of Baisaran...

Taiwan’s Role in the Global Semiconductor Industry

Introduction Taiwan stands at the epicentre of the global semiconductor industry, often described as the “silicon shield” of the modern economy. Semiconductors are the...

China’s Semiconductor Drive and Military Ambitions

Introduction Semiconductors have emerged as the backbone of modern technology. They have enabled advancements in artificial intelligence, communication, and defence systems....

India’s Semiconductor Mission: Can It Fuel the Military Modernization?

Introduction In contemporary world, national power is being determined by the technological capability and semiconductors have emerged as the new critical technology in the...

Europe and Japan: Quiet Power in Defence Chips

Introduction Semiconductors are the new oil of 21st century. They are the foundation of both economy and army. Every drone, every satellite, every missile that strike is...

Semiconductors the heart of modern warfare

Introduction Semiconductors are small yet powerful materials. Their properties lie between conductors and insulators. The purpose of semiconductors is to form the basis of...