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Generating Military Power Through Partnering
Full text linkOne primary lesson that has emerged from Russia-Ukraine conflict is that no nation can engage in a conflict alone. Be it geo-economics, geostrategy or any other compulsion, the present-day entwined global order would ultimately force all nation-states to finally take sides. In an era of great-power competition, a network of partnerships carefully curated over the past 75 years provides India with a unique advantage. These networks are the backbone of an international order that has ensured strategic autonomy and created an environment of multi-polarity. Partners help share the burden of common defence in tangible and intangible ways. Sino-Pak collusion and the likelihood of a unitary front along our Northern and Western borders is a stark reality. This however in the military domain poses a distinct but inextricably linked challenge for contemporary land forces which need mitigation by inculcating new doctrinal templates
IMEEC: Forging the Emergence of Indian Conglomerates
Full text linkIn a significant global economic development, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) was unveiled during the G20 Summit this past Saturday (September 9). While this announcement marks the official commencement of a transformativeinitiative, the wheels of progress have already been set in motion by Indian enterprises operating within the infrastructure and energy sectors. These companies have not onl commenced but are actively planning and executing colossal projects that span the entirelength of the proposed corridor. In doing so, they are driving forward their interests and catalyzing India\u27s geopolitical footprint on the world stage
Kazan Declaration 2023: Paving a Path for Afghanistan\u27s Future
Full text linkOn September 29, in a significant display of regional diplomacy and cooperation, special representatives and high-ranking officials from various countries convened in Kazan, Russia, for the fifth meeting of the Moscow format on Afghanistan. The central theme of this gathering was the pressing need to address the complex situation in Afghanistan, focusing on regional security, economic development, and humanitarian aid. The event marked an opportunity for key players to discuss the way forward for the war-torn nation
Decades of Warning Preceded Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Full text linkIn a tragic turn of events, Sikkim, a picturesque Indian state nestled in the Himalayas, experienced a devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) on the early morning of October 4th, causing widespread destruction in its wake. The incident has once again brought to light the long-standing warnings issued by government agencies and research studies about the looming threat of GLOFs in the region, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate such disasters.The GLOF, which originated from Lhonak Lake, unleashed a sudden and massive surge of water downstream along the Teesta River Basin, wreaking havoc on its path. The affected districts of Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, and Namchi bore the brunt of the catastrophe, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake
Intelligence Collection in the Territorial Sea: Concepts and Complexities
Full text linkStates possess a well-established legal competence over their territorial domains, which encompass internal waters, archipelagic waters, and the territorial sea. This realm of control is often called "sovereignty," a term that encapsulates a coastal state\u27s inherent rights and responsibilities within its territory. These rights grant considerable discretion and freedom in managing their land and waters\u27 internal affairs and resources. This authority, known as "imperium," embodies the capacity for governance, administration, and jurisdiction, a prerogative typically regarded as exclusive.
The concept of sovereignty and its exercise within a state\u27s territory have wide-ranging implications, especially when it comes to intelligence collection activities conducted in the territorial sea. This article delves into the intricacies of intelligence collection within this sensitive maritime zone, exploring the legal frameworks, challenges, and the balance between national security imperatives and international norms
ASEAN at a Crossroads: Navigating Disunity Amid Global Power Struggles
Full text linkSoutheast Asia currently finds itself at a critical juncture fraught with uncertainty. While it was once hailed as a stronghold of stability and economic prosperity, the region now grapples with a slew of pressing challenges. These include the escalating tensions in the geopolitical arena between the United States and China, a rising tide of internal political conflicts, and the splintering of Myanmar, which underscores the intricate difficulties surrounding democratic reforms and the inherent dangers of populist movements
Breaking Pakistan’s Bad IMF Habit
Full text linkPakistan’s recent US$3 billion Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided much-needed financial relief alongside financial aid and investment from several strategic partners, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and China. These arrangements could play a significant role in addressing pressing economic crises.
While these injections offer temporary fiscal respite, Pakistan faces more complex economic and political challenges
Enhancing Food Supply Chain Governance with Blockchain
Full text linkFood systems in Asia are in critical need of reform. Accurate information on food sources and quality is crucial in developing Asia, where robust food systems are essential for public health and the long-term development trajectories of economies (Sheth 2020). Farmers in the region also face persistent exploitation by intermediaries and corporations (Sivaramakrishna and Jyotishi 2008). Blockchain can be a valuable tool for addressing these food supply chain challenges by opening avenues for enhancing redistribution and accountability for both food producers and consumers.
 
Note from the Editor
Full text linkThe CLAWS Journal Summer 2023 is focused on strategic, technological, financial and diplomatic aspects of the development of military capabilities. The authors, who are acknowledged experts in their diverse fields, write on a number of subjects which educate and make us contemplate hitherto obscured or opaque areas in these subjects. They cover aspects of air and space capability development, organisational evolution, the value of intangible aspects such as military diplomacy and alliances, and strategic affairs in our neighbourhood or globally.
The past six months have been eventful. They have witnessed an acceleration of certain trends that had been underway since 2014 when Russia first took over Crimea. This exacerbated the geopolitical frictions at global, regional, and domestic levels fuelled by uncertainty and insecurity. Undoubtedly the war in Ukraine is one of the defining conflicts of this decade and a continuation of the conflict between the erstwhile USSR and the West. That conflict itself was rooted in ideology and two different political systems each of which tries to enhance its sphere of influence and the strength of its system. The evolution of modern warfare and lessons learnt from this war in various spheres of defence and strategic studies are evident because Ukraine finds mention in a number of articles in thisissue. This is either directly or indirectly because willy-nilly the Ukraine war does enter any military discourse—whether in detail or in passing
The India-AfghanistanPakistan Conundrum
Full text linkIt has been two years since the US withdrew from Afghanistan in an ignominious manner, though in keeping with the declared US objective to exit Afghanistan. This article carries out a recapitulation and an assessment of the security situation since then which can best be described as a conundrum. Forward progress appears to be very slow as the conflicting interest of the three countries impede it and the Taliban’s continuation of their non-inclusive government and persistence with a closed society shackles it. The article indicates the limited options in the road ahead in order to make the best out of a bad situation