Invisibility Cloaks and their Potential Impact on Global Security
An overview of the latest developments in invisibility technology and its impact on the global security. The article explores the scientific and strategic aspects of the tech, especially in terms of the Great Power rivalries.
The Indic Roots of Espionage: Lessons for International Security
The article outlines both the historical and cultural origins of espionage, demonstrating that the roots of what we call “espionage” today lie in the Easter and Indic tradition, rather than the Western tradition, as conventionally believed in security discourse.
Beyond Human: Rise of the Super-Soldiers – A Primer
An introductory paper that provides an overview of the latest developments in biological enhancements for soldiers, ranging from exoskeletons to genetic engineering to body implants. It compares the efforts taking by the major world powers to make progress in boosting the combat capabilities of soldiers.
International Law and The Counterinsurgent’s Nightmare: A Sri Lankan Case Study:
This article deconstructs the modern laws of war and demonstrates how they have lost their effectiveness in curbing extremism. It also highlights the ways in which contemporary humanitarian law shackles States actors on a battlefield, while offering non-State actors free reign.
Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia
A brief deconstruction of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, focusing on the tactics and technology used to penetrate Israeli security. It also looks at the holes in Israel’s defences which allowed this to happen.