India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japanese Ship Kashima and Japanese Ship Shimayuki conducted an exercise with INS Rana and......

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

The India-Japan 2+2 dialogue added strategic heft to the special relationship in the wake of growing Chinese assertiveness on regional affairs, points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Left to right:......

Armed and dangerous: India fifth in world's strongest armed forces

While the world talks of India getting closer to a permanent spot in the United Nations Security Council, a report released by Credit Suisse places India on the fifth spot in a list of the top......

Missile show of strength marks China's coming out party

'Extending the range of the DF-21D could challenge Indian aircraft carriers if the missiles are launched from southwest China. Also, if Pakistan acquires these systems, these missiles could......