The H – 20 and JH – XX
ahmed sabirChina's two (yes, two) new stealth bombers The JH-XX would likely have shorter range (900-1500 miles) and a smaller payload than the H-20, but would be much faster at speeds…
China’s PLA troops in Venezuela is game changer
By M. K. Bhadrakumar Unlike Russia, which has a history of force projection abroad, this is an extremely rare Chinese move. Although vital Chinese interests are at stake in the…
With China certain, proposes measures to manage it
“Can give China access to Indian ports, if it accommodates our core interests” By Ajai Shukla A new report on national security that the Congress Party released on Sunday in…
China’s space prowess overshadows ASAT test
Ashley Tellis: India must “brace itself for a long-term space competition” By Ajai Shukla An analysis of India's March 27 anti-satellite (ASAT) test concludes that it was directed squarely at…
Commander of US central command (CENTCOM) “concerned” about China’s “Belt & Road” (BRI)
Is taking S-CPEC + real seriously By Andrew Korybko The Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) told the House Armed Services Committee just how “concerned” he is about China projecting…
A highly strategic corridor
During the 1962 war, China's Air Force was not in a flying condition because of lack of fuel. It possibly got some from Tajikistan, where it is building its new…
Heading towards strategic instability
India must be alert as there is a possibility of emerging disruptive technologies prompting inadvertent conflict By Happymon Jacob In late 2018, the government decided to set up three new…
The uncertain future of warfare
By Leopold Schmertzing The most useful analysis on the future of warfare highlights how cultural, institutional and professional biases can cloud objective thinking on forthcoming military conflict. For example, analysts…
The new Beijing – Moscow Axis
A shared rivalry with the U.S. has reunited the two powers, as in the early days of the Cold War. But this time, China is the senior partner By Yaroslav…
Is China about to abandon its ‘no first use’ nuclear weapons policy?
By Minnie Chan & Kristin Huang The growing US-China naval arms race is putting pressure on Beijing to reconsider its long-standing nuclear policy, analysts say But one source said that…