India is undergoing a significant transformation in its strategic and military posture. In the issue brief titled “From Restraint to Resolve: India’s Emerging Military Doctrine Post-Operation Sindoor,” Dr. Nanda Kishor M S outlines India’s shift from a reactive regional stance to a confident global actor with a coherent military doctrine.
Operation Sindoor marks a pivotal departure from passive deterrence to pre-emptive and punitive measures against cross-border threats. This evolution underscores India’s increasing strategic autonomy, characterised by sovereign decision-making with minimal external influence.
The brief emphasises India’s growing capability for force projection, underpinned by the belief that credible retaliation and theatre dominance are key to securing strategic depth. India is no longer a passive observer but a proactive norm-shaper on the global stage, assertive, law-abiding, and steadfast in its protection of its core interests.
Moreover, India is increasingly recognised as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific and a voice of strategic balance. To avoid ambiguity and potential miscalculations, Dr. Kishor advocates for integrating India’s nuclear, space, and cyber strategies into a single, unified doctrine.
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Dr. Nanda Kishor M. S. is an Associate Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University, and former Head of Geopolitics and International Relations at Manipal University. His expertise spans India’s foreign policy, conflict resolution, international law, and national security, with several publications and fellowships from institutions including UNHCR, Brookings, and DAAD. The views expressed are the author’s own.
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