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Indian defence forces to combat climate change : green defence
Dhawad, Chetan V.
KW Publishers
, 2025
; English
; 219 Pages
The book traverses several tracks to include the climate change trajectory, which is adversely impacting every nation, its fundamental economic framework and even strategic alliances. It expatiates about geographical and social impact; and strategic and security implications being shaped increasingly by climate change crises across the world. The astonishing facts, figures, and comprehensive overview researched in the book is strong language itself which rattles the conscience of the reader to probe about India, which remains one of the most threatened countries by the ramifications of climate change. The journey of India from ‘Being a silent spectator to leading climate power’ while balancing energy security and developmental concerns is an interesting landscape to travel. The book further delves into uncharted territory full of intersections of arrays of military emissions, climate security, global and national security. The overview of the powerful militaries of leading economies which are vehemently contributing towards their national goal by reducing emissions without compromising on operational capabilities opens a new domain of thought. Every sketch in the book facilitates quicker assimilation of thoughts and prepares a reader for a plunge from despair to hope and brings to its central theme which is to draw up a broad vision and action plan for the 1.5 million strong forces which have a unique potential for immense contribution & blazing the trail for other organisations in India and militaries in Asia to emulate upon. The unparalleled green potential of our forces of spearheading organisational and individual decarbonisation revolution with quantification of emission reductions, while maintaining balance as a warrior and climate warrior is particularly highlighted as a key objective.
Dhawad, Chetan V.
KW Publishers
, 2025
; English
; 219 Pages
The book traverses several tracks to include the climate change trajectory, which is adversely impacting every nation, its fundamental economic framework and even strategic alliances. It expatiates about geographical and social impact; and strategic and security implications being shaped increasingly by climate change crises across the world. The astonishing facts, figures, and comprehensive overview researched in the book is strong language itself which rattles the conscience of the reader to probe about India, which remains one of the most threatened countries by the ramifications of climate change. The journey of India from ‘Being a silent spectator to leading climate power’ while balancing energy security and developmental concerns is an interesting landscape to travel. The book further delves into uncharted territory full of intersections of arrays of military emissions, climate security, global and national security. The overview of the powerful militaries of leading economies which are vehemently contributing towards their national goal by reducing emissions without compromising on operational capabilities opens a new domain of thought. Every sketch in the book facilitates quicker assimilation of thoughts and prepares a reader for a plunge from despair to hope and brings to its central theme which is to draw up a broad vision and action plan for the 1.5 million strong forces which have a unique potential for immense contribution & blazing the trail for other organisations in India and militaries in Asia to emulate upon. The unparalleled green potential of our forces of spearheading organisational and individual decarbonisation revolution with quantification of emission reductions, while maintaining balance as a warrior and climate warrior is particularly highlighted as a key objective.
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Grey zone governance in geopolitics : the case of artificial intelligence
PS Suryanarayana
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 135 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
PS Suryanarayana
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 135 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Contemporary China : tradition and modernity
Surie, Poonam
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 282 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
Surie, Poonam
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 282 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Disrupt or get disrupted : exploitation of disruptive technologies by the Indian Armed Forces
Sabherwal, Rajeev
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 305 Pages
Disrupt or Get Disrupted: Exploitation of Disruptive Technologies by the Indian Armed Forces takes you on a riveting journey through the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where technology plays a decisive role in victory or defeat. In this era of rapid digital advancement, the book underscores the critical importance of technology as a catalyst for military success.
What sets this book apart is its comprehensive approach to disruptive technologies. It not only explores what they are and how to identify them but also delves into how to cultivate a culture within the armed forces that embraces technological innovation as part of its core mission. With a focus on the Indian Armed Forces, the book sheds light on the challenges of bureaucratic inertia and outdated procurement processes, offering a clear roadmap for reform and modernization.
Packed with strategic insights and practical guidance, this book is a must-read for military leaders, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts. It is a compelling call to action to adapt and harness disruptive technologies to stay ahead in the ever-changing global security landscape. Grab your copy and prepare to be immersed in a world where technology and warfare intersect.
Sabherwal, Rajeev
KW Publishers
, 2024
; English
; 305 Pages
Disrupt or Get Disrupted: Exploitation of Disruptive Technologies by the Indian Armed Forces takes you on a riveting journey through the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where technology plays a decisive role in victory or defeat. In this era of rapid digital advancement, the book underscores the critical importance of technology as a catalyst for military success.
What sets this book apart is its comprehensive approach to disruptive technologies. It not only explores what they are and how to identify them but also delves into how to cultivate a culture within the armed forces that embraces technological innovation as part of its core mission. With a focus on the Indian Armed Forces, the book sheds light on the challenges of bureaucratic inertia and outdated procurement processes, offering a clear roadmap for reform and modernization.
Packed with strategic insights and practical guidance, this book is a must-read for military leaders, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts. It is a compelling call to action to adapt and harness disruptive technologies to stay ahead in the ever-changing global security landscape. Grab your copy and prepare to be immersed in a world where technology and warfare intersect.
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Professional military education : making of the 21st century warrior
Shivane, A. B.
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 255 Pages
A well-researched treatise, critically examines the Indian legacy system of Professional Military Education. The author highlights the need for transformation by adopting disruptive technologies and other complex factors in the new model to keep up with the dynamic evolution of the strategic environment and warfighting tenets. The emphasis on the enhancement of joint institutions and training, and the recommendation to bring relevant bureaucrats and politicians in its ambit is very relevant for the good of the Nation’s strategic culture.”
—Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd)
Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
“Warfare in the future will require a relook at military education. This mandates a de novo look at the cognitive character of future warriors as thought leaders with an ascent on technology, joint warfare, CMF and strategic culture. ‘PME - Making of the 21st Century Warrior’ is seminal research on this critical need, which is both comprehensive and contemporary with far reaching pragmatic recommendations. It would be of immense value both to the military and those entrusted with matters of defence policy.”
— Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, PJG (Retd)
Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
“The ‘man behind the machine’ is the ultimate battle winning factor. With changing times and changes in the character of warfare, there is a definitive need to bring in a change in our training philosophy and methodology. To this end, this book is extremely relevant and timely, to prepare our soldiers for the wars of the future.”
—General M MNaravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd)
Former Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army
Shivane, A. B.
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 255 Pages
A well-researched treatise, critically examines the Indian legacy system of Professional Military Education. The author highlights the need for transformation by adopting disruptive technologies and other complex factors in the new model to keep up with the dynamic evolution of the strategic environment and warfighting tenets. The emphasis on the enhancement of joint institutions and training, and the recommendation to bring relevant bureaucrats and politicians in its ambit is very relevant for the good of the Nation’s strategic culture.”
—Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd)
Former Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
“Warfare in the future will require a relook at military education. This mandates a de novo look at the cognitive character of future warriors as thought leaders with an ascent on technology, joint warfare, CMF and strategic culture. ‘PME - Making of the 21st Century Warrior’ is seminal research on this critical need, which is both comprehensive and contemporary with far reaching pragmatic recommendations. It would be of immense value both to the military and those entrusted with matters of defence policy.”
— Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, PJG (Retd)
Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
“The ‘man behind the machine’ is the ultimate battle winning factor. With changing times and changes in the character of warfare, there is a definitive need to bring in a change in our training philosophy and methodology. To this end, this book is extremely relevant and timely, to prepare our soldiers for the wars of the future.”
—General M MNaravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd)
Former Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army
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Nuclear power in Asia post Fukushima
Fathima, Zoya Akhter
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 230 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
Fathima, Zoya Akhter
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 230 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Nuclear conundrum of Iran and North Korea from proliferation crisis to non-proliferation promise?
Pandey, Hina
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 250 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Pandey, Hina
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 250 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Information, cyber and space domain and its application in future land warfare
Mallick, PK
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 448 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
Mallick, PK
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 448 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
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Alam, Mujib; Ashwarya, Sujata
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 272 Pages
The essays in this edited volume seek to understand the regional and international ramifications of the wave of protest demonstrations that swept across West Asia and North Africa in the early 2010s, both on the ground and online. Dissatisfaction with political repression and corruption, economic difficulties and inequities, and a desire for freedom and democracy all played a role in the Arab Spring uprisings. It deposed long-standing dictatorships, ushering in a period of insecurity and instability that would have long-term consequences for the region’s political economy and international relations. Although the protests have ended, the legacy of that turbulent era will live on, most notably in the acceleration of regional change and transformation.
“At a time when many observers regard the Arab Spring as an established fact, this volume offers a sober reflection by situating the events within a historical structural setting and a complex international geopolitical context. A highly recommended text, especially for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the interactions between local actors and non-Western powers, particularly India and China, as well as how and why their roles are constructed as they appear in today’s debate.”
— Chuchu Zhang, Associate Professor, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, and Deputy Director, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai.
“The Arab Spring was a watershed moment in the Arab world. It has cast a long shadow over the West Asian region and beyond. A decade later, it is appropriate to reflect on the magnitude of the phenomenon and better understand current reality in its context. The book, written from the perspectives of various authors, is a welcome addition to the literature on the Arab Spring.”
— Gulshan Dietl, Professor (retired), Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
“This volume adds to our understanding of the dynamics and legacies of the Arab Spring at the domestic, regional, and international levels. The included analyses draw on a diverse and rich repertoire to shed light on some of the most pressing issues in post-Arab Spring politics and society.”
— Ismail Yaylaci, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University, Istanbul.
“Arab Spring and its Legacies is comprehensive, examining a rather complex subject in depth while combining clarity and sound historical reasoning. Both scholars and the general public will benefit from this work.”
— K.P. Fabian, former Indian diplomat to Qatar and Iran, and Professor, Symbiosis University, Pune.
Alam, Mujib; Ashwarya, Sujata
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 272 Pages
The essays in this edited volume seek to understand the regional and international ramifications of the wave of protest demonstrations that swept across West Asia and North Africa in the early 2010s, both on the ground and online. Dissatisfaction with political repression and corruption, economic difficulties and inequities, and a desire for freedom and democracy all played a role in the Arab Spring uprisings. It deposed long-standing dictatorships, ushering in a period of insecurity and instability that would have long-term consequences for the region’s political economy and international relations. Although the protests have ended, the legacy of that turbulent era will live on, most notably in the acceleration of regional change and transformation.
“At a time when many observers regard the Arab Spring as an established fact, this volume offers a sober reflection by situating the events within a historical structural setting and a complex international geopolitical context. A highly recommended text, especially for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the interactions between local actors and non-Western powers, particularly India and China, as well as how and why their roles are constructed as they appear in today’s debate.”
— Chuchu Zhang, Associate Professor, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, and Deputy Director, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai.
“The Arab Spring was a watershed moment in the Arab world. It has cast a long shadow over the West Asian region and beyond. A decade later, it is appropriate to reflect on the magnitude of the phenomenon and better understand current reality in its context. The book, written from the perspectives of various authors, is a welcome addition to the literature on the Arab Spring.”
— Gulshan Dietl, Professor (retired), Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
“This volume adds to our understanding of the dynamics and legacies of the Arab Spring at the domestic, regional, and international levels. The included analyses draw on a diverse and rich repertoire to shed light on some of the most pressing issues in post-Arab Spring politics and society.”
— Ismail Yaylaci, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University, Istanbul.
“Arab Spring and its Legacies is comprehensive, examining a rather complex subject in depth while combining clarity and sound historical reasoning. Both scholars and the general public will benefit from this work.”
— K.P. Fabian, former Indian diplomat to Qatar and Iran, and Professor, Symbiosis University, Pune.
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The Russia-Ukraine War: lessons learnt
Maj Gen (Dr) G D Bakshi
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 306 Pages
The sheer intensity, scale and duration of the Russia-Ukraine war marks a significant Paradigm shift in the very nature of war-fighting in the current era. Conflict now closely resembles the titanic battles and carnages of the First World War or even the grinding battles of attrition that marked the closing stages of the Second World War. In the dynamic between offense and defence
between tank and anti-tank Weapons
between Aircraft and Air Defence Systems, we are seeing a new equilibrium that clearly favoursdefence over offense. Singular Artillery has once again become the critical war winning factor, just as it was in the two world wars. Additionally, over 3,600 Tactical Ballistic, Cruise and Hypersonic missiles have been fired by Russia alone in this war. The resultant scale of casualties and carnage have been simply unprecedented in our times. Most military analysts feel that we are witnessing a pivotal moment in military history—the re-ascendence of defence as the decisive form of war. The levels of battlefield transparency today are simply unprecedented. This makes surprise impossible to achieve. Sans surprise and given the very high levels of lethality of Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs), most attacks result in very heavy casualties in men & material and result in carnage & stalemates with little to show for the effort and resources expended. Given the scale of casualties, we will have to focus hard on Force—preservation, reconstitution of badly battered units and quick replacement of casualties in future wars. This is the most inopportune time to downsize or reduce numbers (as we in India are doing). The world over, defence budgets are rising very fast & armed forces are adding not just new weapons and equipment but also increasing the size of their armed forces. This is the new era of not just high-tech but high-tech and mass. Nations that want to win in such unrelenting wars will need to generate the mass that is required to prevail in such intense & long duration grinds of attrition. Wars will increasingly be a test of national will and stamina to stay the course. Both Russia and Ukraine are feverishly raising and training new formations even as they are locked in brutal combat. Downsizing a standing field force in such a dire scenario could well be an invitation to disaster. We are witnessing the return of the era of Von Clausewitz. Today the world is witnessing the sheer costs nations are willing to endure to attain their objectives and simply prevail in such hard fought slogs of attrition. Since 70 per cent of India’s high-tech military equipment are of Russian origin, we have a dire need to study and ingest the lessons of this campaign. Perhaps the lessons of the economic war and the information and cyber war domains are as vital as the lessons of kinetic war. With sky-rocketing energy, food and fertiliser prices, the world is staring at a deep recession and stagflation. The world may also be staring at the cusp of a Third World War as Flash Points flare up concurrently in the Taiwan Straits, Koreas, South or East China Seas as well as the Baltic and Black Seas.
Maj Gen (Dr) G D Bakshi
KW Publishers
, 2023
; English
; 306 Pages
The sheer intensity, scale and duration of the Russia-Ukraine war marks a significant Paradigm shift in the very nature of war-fighting in the current era. Conflict now closely resembles the titanic battles and carnages of the First World War or even the grinding battles of attrition that marked the closing stages of the Second World War. In the dynamic between offense and defence
between tank and anti-tank Weapons
between Aircraft and Air Defence Systems, we are seeing a new equilibrium that clearly favoursdefence over offense. Singular Artillery has once again become the critical war winning factor, just as it was in the two world wars. Additionally, over 3,600 Tactical Ballistic, Cruise and Hypersonic missiles have been fired by Russia alone in this war. The resultant scale of casualties and carnage have been simply unprecedented in our times. Most military analysts feel that we are witnessing a pivotal moment in military history—the re-ascendence of defence as the decisive form of war. The levels of battlefield transparency today are simply unprecedented. This makes surprise impossible to achieve. Sans surprise and given the very high levels of lethality of Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs), most attacks result in very heavy casualties in men & material and result in carnage & stalemates with little to show for the effort and resources expended. Given the scale of casualties, we will have to focus hard on Force—preservation, reconstitution of badly battered units and quick replacement of casualties in future wars. This is the most inopportune time to downsize or reduce numbers (as we in India are doing). The world over, defence budgets are rising very fast & armed forces are adding not just new weapons and equipment but also increasing the size of their armed forces. This is the new era of not just high-tech but high-tech and mass. Nations that want to win in such unrelenting wars will need to generate the mass that is required to prevail in such intense & long duration grinds of attrition. Wars will increasingly be a test of national will and stamina to stay the course. Both Russia and Ukraine are feverishly raising and training new formations even as they are locked in brutal combat. Downsizing a standing field force in such a dire scenario could well be an invitation to disaster. We are witnessing the return of the era of Von Clausewitz. Today the world is witnessing the sheer costs nations are willing to endure to attain their objectives and simply prevail in such hard fought slogs of attrition. Since 70 per cent of India’s high-tech military equipment are of Russian origin, we have a dire need to study and ingest the lessons of this campaign. Perhaps the lessons of the economic war and the information and cyber war domains are as vital as the lessons of kinetic war. With sky-rocketing energy, food and fertiliser prices, the world is staring at a deep recession and stagflation. The world may also be staring at the cusp of a Third World War as Flash Points flare up concurrently in the Taiwan Straits, Koreas, South or East China Seas as well as the Baltic and Black Seas.
