Author of Indian Mujahideen: The Enemy Within (2011, Hachette) and Himalayan Face-off: Chinese Assertion and Indian Riposte (2014, Hachette). Awarded K Subrahmanyam Prize for Strategic Studies in 2015 by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) and the 2011 Ben Gurion Prize by Israel.
Articles by Shishir Gupta
Unpredictable situation in Arabian Sea, India mounts sea-air patrols
The Brahmos land attack missile carrying INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Mormugao, INS Chennai and INS Visakhapatnam were deployed.
Published on Dec 29, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Indian Navy presses 5 destroyers for securing Arabian Sea; full details of ships
With Iranian proxies targeting merchant ships off the Indian coast, the Indian Navy has increased surveillance of Arabian Sea.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 09:26 AM IST
Initial probe points to Iran link in tanker drone strike
The missile debris is being examined by Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Pune, which is likely to give a full report in a week.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
View: Why does ‘turning the other cheek’ not make strategic sense?
If India has to sit on the global high table, then it must read the mind of its adversaries and competitors through hard intelligence.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 09:44 AM IST
4 Indian Navy warships on high seas after strike
The Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen have been targeting merchant shipping in the region, causing concern for maritime security.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:21 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Why Houthi attack on MV Chem Pluto is a threat to global maritime security
The Iran-backed Houthi drone attack on a chemical tanker off the coast of Gujarat has ominous portents for commercial shipping in Arabian Sea.
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 12:29 PM IST
View: Why the three laws were needed for new age crimes
Amit Shah said the three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws seek to bring comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:36 AM IST
View: Why the three laws were needed for new age crimes
Union home minister Amit Shah secured Parliament's approval for new bills replacing IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, aligning with contemporary challenges.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:32 AM IST
Analysis: Nawaz Sharif is Pak's best chance to normalise ties with India
So, is Nawaz Sharif Pakistan’s best chance to improve ties with India? Will Nawaz Sharif be able to fix ties with India?
Published on Dec 20, 2023 06:40 PM IST
India stations two destroyers off the coast of Aden for maritime security
INS Kochi and INS Kolkata are patrolling the high seas off the coast of Aden as part of maritime security and anti-piracy operations.
Published on Dec 19, 2023 10:33 AM IST
Why Aatmanirbhar Bharat is required in strategic thinking besides manufacturing
The heavy reliance on Western war models and phraseology of US-UK-based think tanks has stunted Indian strategic growth.
Published on Dec 17, 2023 12:21 PM IST
Hijacked tanker proceeds to Mogadishu, INS Kochi monitors the Malta vessel
Sea Lanes of communications in North Arabian Sea have been disrupted due to missile firing Houthis with Somalian Pirates adding to the mess.
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 09:48 AM IST
Parliament security breach: Investigators probe larger plot to embarrass govt
Police are also examining whether the breach could have been planned at the behest of a political instigator to embarrass the Union government
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 08:08 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Why Joe Biden is skipping Republic Day celebrations? This is the real reason
The so-called aborted assassination of Khalistani terrorist Pannun is just a minor crinkle in the vast Indo-US bilateral canvas.
Published on Dec 15, 2023 08:16 PM IST
India red flags Colombo and Male over inbound Chinese survey vessel
As many as 10 Yuan Wang series of Chinese intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance ships were seen in the Indian Ocean Region in 2023.
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 11:03 AM IST
2001 Parliament attack king-pin Masood Azhar under Pak protective custody
Azhar is the jihadi jewel of Pakistan and Islamabad has ensured that the Jaish terrorist is kept out of harm's way.
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 02:19 PM IST
View: Why is Supreme Court verdict on Kashmir important?
By upholding the removal of Article 370 and Article 35 A, the Supreme Court has removed Kashmir from Pakistan’s K-2 mission and taken away the west's stick.
Published on Dec 11, 2023 02:20 PM IST
Houthi threat to Israel, threatens maritime security in volatile Middle-East
The situation off the coast of Aden and Red Sea is precarious and any successful attack by Houthis on a vessel might spark off a conflagration.
Published on Dec 11, 2023 08:50 AM IST
No north-south divide, the only threat to BJP in 2024 is...
BJP's return in 2024 is not as simple as the political observers have been predicting.
Published on Dec 08, 2023 06:58 PM IST
Doval champions regional security at NSA-level meet of Colombo Security Conclave
India's national security adviser, Ajit Doval, underscored the Colombo Security Conclave's (CSC) crucial role in guaranteeing regional security and stability.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 08:43 PM IST
View: Why BJP is a formidable challenge for Opposition in 2024
While PM Narendra Modi has sounded the bugle for 2024 General Elections, his “Man Friday” Amit Shah is already on the job.
Published on Dec 04, 2023 11:41 AM IST
View: BJP's win in Chhattisgarh is bad news for Naxals
In Maoist-affected tribal Bastar, the BJP made a strong comeback winning nine out of a total of 12 seats.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:30 PM IST
View: India- US ties are Teflon coated, Khalistani Pannun is side show
Both India and US are natural allies and strategic partners. Both the countries know each other very well and can talk on anything they want to.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 10:35 PM IST
India to outperform other large economies in FY24
The GDP numbers published on Thursday, surprised all pundits of economy who expected the growth this quarter at 6.8%.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 11:16 PM IST
View | 26/11: The day when Indian political leadership failed to act against Pak
The Manmohan Singh government's response was confined to what was then branded as “coercive diplomacy” rather than military action against LeT.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 11:52 AM IST
15 years of 26/11: LeT flourishes in Pak with China’s backing
In the aftermath of 26/11 terror attacks, 15 years later, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba continues to flourish in Muridke with China’s support.
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 10:12 AM IST
Pakistan-based terrorists emboldened after Hamas incursion on Israel
Over the past 15 years, India has developed a certain amount of counterterrorism response.
Published on Nov 24, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Israel designates LeT as terror outfit to mark 15th anniversary of 26/11 attacks
The Israeli Embassy said that all necessary procedures have been completed to declare LeT as a terror outfit.
Published on Nov 21, 2023 11:44 AM IST
The truth about Indian troops in Maldives
India has only crews and technicians for its patrol vessel, Dornier aircraft and two ALH, all in Maldivian colours.
Published on Nov 19, 2023 02:06 PM IST
Biden-Xi summit had good optics but no strategic shift in US-China ties
The optics of the exercise were good, but at the end of the day, US President Joe Biden called China's President Xi Jinping a dictator.
Published on Nov 17, 2023 07:24 PM IST