
THE VIRAAT SAGA: REQUIEM FOR AN EAGLE
With the Viraat’s sad and silent movement from her berth within the Naval Dockyard (Mumbai) to the shipbreaking yard at Alang, an era has drawn to an end... the inevitable endpoint of an apathetic populace and an uncaring succession of governments,…

GUNS MISSILES AND FIREPOWER: A RESEARCH INTERN'S QUEST AT THE NMF
The transformation of anxiety into joy upon receiving intimation, confirming that one has been selected for an internship at a prestigious think-tank, is always a memorable event. Sometimes, however, the lessons you gain from such attachments…

COMMUNITY-ENGAGED MARITIME SECURITY: BEYOND 'EYES AND EARS'
In March 2018, as per media reports, Neil Basu, the Scotland Yard’s newly appointed Indian-origin Assistant Commissioner of Police responsible for counter-terrorism, launched a new campaign to urge the public to fight terrorism. According…


SEA PIRACY DURING THE MUGHAL PERIOD (1556-1707): MAJOR PLAYERS, DISPOSITION AND MOTIVES
In today’s world, sea piracy stands as one of the major challenges to maritime security. Since trade is dependent on the international shipping lanes that connect global economic hubs, nations across the world have taken due cognizance of…

HISTORICAL AND TAXONOMICAL CLAIMS OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA
During his address at the Defense Conference in London on 14 September 2015, Vice Admiral Yuan Yubai, the Commander of the PLA Navy‟s North Sea Fleet, stated that “the South China Sea, as the name indicates, is a sea area that belongs to…