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A comparative review of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Between Two Ages and The Grand Chessboard, examining technology, strategic geography, American primacy, and the continuing relevance of his ideas.
READ ARTICLE →A review of Edward L. Bernays's 1928 book and its relevance to public opinion, persuasion, and foreign policy.
READ ARTICLE →A critical review of Erich von Däniken’s provocative ancient-astronaut hypothesis, its cultural impact, and the difference between wonder and evidence.
READ ARTICLE →A critical review of Zecharia Sitchin’s Earth Chronicles series, its interpretation of ancient Mesopotamian traditions, and the evidence behind its claims.
READ ARTICLE →As artificial intelligence grows more capable and social media rewards visibility over depth, what will determine who shapes the future?
READ ARTICLE →Nalanda, India's ancient intellectual heritage, and the enduring tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the destructive power of conflict.
READ ARTICLE →Why strategic thinking must be grounded in historical understanding, independent analysis and anticipation rather than the momentum of popular narratives.
READ ARTICLE →An essay on civilisation, historical memory, human wisdom, technological progress, and the responsibility to learn from the past.
READ ARTICLE →A reflection on leadership, trust and the decisive difference between empowering capable commanders and overriding their expertise.
READ ARTICLE →How everyday decisions shape our lives, influence those around us and ultimately determine the stories we live.
READ ARTICLE →Why effective leadership means aligning people, roles, capabilities, and expectations to create the right organisational fit.
READ ARTICLE →Great leadership depends less on predicting the future than on observing the present with unusual clarity.
READ ARTICLE →A formative lesson from an experienced Army instructor on humility, intuition and the importance of never closing the feedback loop.
READ ARTICLE →Authority and status are temporary; the lasting measure of a person is how they treat others and preserve dignity.
READ ARTICLE →As leaders rise through an organization, sound judgment depends on ensuring that the information reaching them remains credible, balanced and grounded in reality.
READ ARTICLE →Knowledge can be acquired in classrooms, but sound judgment is shaped by setbacks, responsibility, consequences and time.
READ ARTICLE →The five-day U.S. pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure raised the question of whether diplomacy could contain the conflict or merely delay escalation.
READ ARTICLE →The balance between costly technological superiority and affordable, scalable weapons may shape the outcome of prolonged wars and the resilience of nations.
READ ARTICLE →A satirical thought piece about political leadership adopting corporate logic and business leadership adopting the machinery of governance.
READ ARTICLE →Leadership decapitation can alter a conflict, but it does not automatically change the strategic balance. Negotiation and credible off-ramps remain instruments of prudence.
READ ARTICLE →Beyond proxy battles, direct confrontation among major powers compresses decision time and raises the risk of miscalculation and runaway escalation.
READ ARTICLE →Why battlefield spectacles and isolated equipment losses reveal little about strategic success in a conflict shaped by endurance, logistics and national objectives.
READ ARTICLE →India’s defence self-reliance needs professionals who can translate battlefield realities into clear, operationally relevant requirements for industry and technology developers.
READ ARTICLE →Leadership demands decisions under uncertainty, guided by aptitude, attitude and trusted advice—and balanced by fairness, humility and empathy.
READ ARTICLE →Why leaders must stay connected to frontline realities, remove operational friction and remain approachable, perceptive and inquisitive.
READ ARTICLE →How observation, passion and analysis combine to create purposeful achievement in individuals, teams and organisations.
READ ARTICLE →A personal reflection on the MiG-21, the Indian Air Force’s air warriors, and the human spirit behind an iconic machine.
READ ARTICLE →Why strategic pessimism, when paired with perseverance, helps leaders anticipate risk, protect resources and pursue ambitious goals with clarity.
READ ARTICLE →A reflection on military honour, accountability and the difference between genuine legacy and the manufactured appearance of victory.
READ ARTICLE →Why the outcome of war depends on strategic insight, national preparation and informed decision-making—not merely on military hardware or media perceptions.
READ ARTICLE →How past success can become a psychological trap—and why adaptability, learning, and openness to change matter.
READ ARTICLE →Reflections on emotional cycles through the lens of physics and military experience, and how resilience helps us navigate life's highs and lows.
READ ARTICLE →How military education develops strategic thinking, cultural intelligence, leadership, and the ability to manage complexity—skills that extend well beyond the battlefield.
READ ARTICLE →How applicant tracking systems, AI, compensation negotiations, and human judgment shape the search for talent.
READ ARTICLE →Leadership lessons shaped by a night on icy heights and the enduring ethos of leading from the front.
READ ARTICLE →Reflections on time, happiness, balance, and the responsibility leaders have to protect the well-being of their people.
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