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
Will Israel retaliate to Iranian missile attack?
While Israel will choose its place and time to retaliate to Iranian provocation, Tehran has nothing more than ballistic missiles to fire at Tel Aviv.
Published on Apr 15, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Unravelling West's anti-Modi rants and narrative on India's war on terror
Efforts have been underway to portray the Narendra Modi regime as a hyper-nationalistic regime, which is not averse to breaking international laws.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 07:31 PM IST
India-UAE to work on IME Economic Corridor protocols in May
Close allies India and UAE have begun working on the first stage of the Middle-East trade corridor with protocols allowing consignments fastest clearance.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Why are there three Chinese spy ships in the Indian Ocean Region?
High endurance Chinese surveillance vessel Xiang Yang Hong 01 is anchored 600 miles west of Andaman Islands (middle of Bay of Bengal) in international water.
Published on Apr 10, 2024 08:31 AM IST
View: Why does India have no time for Pakistan?
While India has not adhered to one-China policy since 2010, it has moved far ahead of gratuitous advice of third countries on having a dialogue with Pakistan.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 12:13 PM IST
After Maldives, India supplies onions to neighbour Sri Lanka and ally UAE
Despite political shifts in Maldives towards a pro-China stance under Muizzu's regime, India continues to provide essential commodities to its neighbours.
Published on Apr 07, 2024 10:43 AM IST
View: China renaming 30 places in Arunachal shows Xi's ‘great unifier’ ambitions
The renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh by China is to instigate the Opposition against Modi government on the eve of 2024 elections.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:33 AM IST
NSA Doval condemns terror, says need to shun ‘double standards’ on terrorism
NSA Ajit Doval also called for the need to counter the use of technology by the terrorists including drones for cross-border smuggling of weapons and drugs
Published on Apr 03, 2024 03:49 PM IST
View: Was Katchatheevu transfer cleared by Indira Gandhi cabinet or Parliament?
Even though it was described as one rock island by then political leadership, Katchatheevu Island extends Indian waters as well fishing rights of India.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 10:34 AM IST
View: China's good terror, bad terror ploy behind attacks on its citizens in Pak
China says it is going to support Pakistan in its fight against terror. But it does not do the same with India.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 10:37 AM IST
View: Pak wants to renew trade ties with India. What should Modi govt do?
There is no better way for Pakistan to cut down its losses and then tell the world that it has come down from its high horse
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:29 PM IST
Over 600 lawyers write to CJI raising alarm on threats to judiciary's integrity
The lawyers alleged that a vested interest group is trying to pressure the judiciary, influence judicial process and defame the courts based on frivolous logic.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:32 AM IST
Germany gets message from Modi govt, stays out of Kejriwal’s arrest proceedings
A German spokesman on Wednesday said the Indian Constitution guarantees basic human rights and freedoms.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Why was German diplomat summoned by India over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest?
The Indian protest against German observations on Delhi CM arrest is a clear signal from the Modi government that it will repudiate any outside interference.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:03 AM IST
View: Muizzu's 'come to Jesus moment' as Male seeks debt relief from India
Muizzu’s statement to the media seeking debt relief from India is quite intriguing to say the least as Indian EXIM bank repayments only start next year.
Published on Mar 23, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Why is China provoking India over Arunachal Pradesh?
China, under Xi Jinping, has gone downhill economically as well as politically with its BRI brand losing sheen by the day.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:00 AM IST
View: How Pakistan’s ‘bleed neighbours with terrorism’ policy has backfired
For Pakistan, the chickens have come home to roost as far as its duplicity on terrorism is concerned.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:45 PM IST
View: Remembering mavericks Manohar Parrikar and General Bipin Rawat
Manohar Parrikar and General Bipin Rawat hated the time wasted on long drawn ceremonies by the Indian Armed Forces.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Will EC trim the number of election phases in Lok Sabha polls 2024?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has communicated to his ministers that governance and decision making does not stop during elections
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:59 AM IST
Agni 5 missile to fast-breeder reactor: India's message to world
PM Modi, as a ‘shanti doot’ and a ‘shakti doot’ conveyed a message that India loves peace but also can fight with arms developed in India.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 09:11 PM IST
US sends Letter of Acceptance to India for Predator drone purchase
The US State Department notified the drone deal on Feb 1, but the draft LOA was kept open for possible objections from US lawmakers for a mandatory 30 days.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:58 AM IST
India notches MIRV tech success in Agni-V firing, Pakistan failed 3 years ago
India successfully conducted the first flight test of domestically developed Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Mission Divyastra: India test-fires Agni-5 missile, PM Modi lauds DRDO
India has now joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry) capability.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 09:24 PM IST
What are two Chinese surveillance vessels up to in Indian Ocean region?
Chinese spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 01 is off India’s eastern seaboard and headed towards Colombo, sister ship 03 is docked at Male.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:35 AM IST
View: Is airing of Nijjar’s killing footage aimed to polarise Punjab voter?
A plausible theory is that the airing of CCTV footage and the imputations are to polarise the Sikh voter in India for the forthcoming 2024 General Elections.
Published on Mar 10, 2024 10:39 AM IST
Se La tunnel will allow faster Indian response in case of Chinese aggression
The building of the tunnel under Se La is also an affirmation that India today is confident enough to take on the PLA challenge in the Tawang sector
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 05:25 PM IST
View: Chinese warning to India on the Central Sector is plain double-speak
The reorganisation of Central Command troops is at proposal stage but PLA is fully deployed in Eastern Sector.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 09:51 AM IST
PM Modi gives vacation homework to babus, fires up ministers for 2024 elections
During the extensive deliberations, Prime Minister Modi delivered a series of messages to his existing council of ministers.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 07:17 PM IST
PM Modi’s Srinagar rally signals change in the Valley
Prime Minister Modi's Thursday rally in Srinagar drew unprecedented crowds, signalling a shift towards peace post-Article 370 abrogation.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 10:35 AM IST
India-Japan ties need a reality check for further growth
EAM Jaishankar in a carefully crafted language has communicated Japan should be prepared to deal with new India by shedding the past legacy.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 12:01 PM IST