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This book is about the strategic relevance of quantum technologies.
It debates the military-specific aspects of this technology.
Various chapters of this book cohere around two specific themes.
The first theme discusses the global pattern of ongoing civilian
and military research on quantum computers, quantum cryptography,
quantum communications and quantum internet. The second theme
explicitly identifies the relevance of these technologies in the
military domain and the possible nature of quantum technology-based
weapons. This thread further debates on quantum (arms) race at a
global level in general, and in the context of the USA and China,
in particular. The book argues that the defence utility of these
technologies is increasingly becoming obvious and is likely to
change the nature of warfare in the future.
This book is about the strategic relevance of quantum technologies.
It debates the military-specific aspects of this technology.
Various chapters of this book cohere around two specific themes.
The first theme discusses the global pattern of ongoing civilian
and military research on quantum computers, quantum cryptography,
quantum communications and quantum internet. The second theme
explicitly identifies the relevance of these technologies in the
military domain and the possible nature of quantum technology-based
weapons. This thread further debates on quantum (arms) race at a
global level in general, and in the context of the USA and China,
in particular. The book argues that the defence utility of these
technologies is increasingly becoming obvious and is likely to
change the nature of warfare in the future.
This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space
Powers. At present, Asian states like China, Japan and India are
found investing in space technologies with analogous social and
scientific and probably with divergent military intents. Other
Asian states like Israel, South Korea and Malaysia are also making
investments in the space arena. States like Iran and North Korea
are faulted for using space launches as a demonstrative tool to
achieve strategic objectives. This work examines this entire maze
of activities to unearth where these states are making these
investments to accomplish their state-specific goal or are they
also trying to surpass each other by engaging in competition.
Explaining why and how these states are making investments towards
achieving their socio-economic and strategic mandate this book
infers that the possibility of Asian Space Race exists but is
presently fairly diminutive.
The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale
behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive
assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the
basic question 'Why Mars?' seeks various responses from
technological, economic and geopolitical to strategic perspectives.
The book is essentially targeted to understand India's desire to
reach Mars. In the process, it also undertakes some implicit
questioning of Mars programmes of various other states essentially
to facilitate the setting up of the context for an assessment. The
book is divided into two parts: Part I: This covers both science
and politics associated with Mars missions in global scenario and
discusses the salient features of various Mars Missions undertaken
by various countries. Part II: This provides details in regards to
India's Mars Mission.
This book explores the character and contours of the Asian Space
Powers. At present, Asian states like China, Japan and India are
found investing in space technologies with analogous social and
scientific and probably with divergent military intents. Other
Asian states like Israel, South Korea and Malaysia are also making
investments in the space arena. States like Iran and North Korea
are faulted for using space launches as a demonstrative tool to
achieve strategic objectives. This work examines this entire maze
of activities to unearth where these states are making these
investments to accomplish their state-specific goal or are they
also trying to surpass each other by engaging in competition.
Explaining why and how these states are making investments towards
achieving their socio-economic and strategic mandate this book
infers that the possibility of Asian Space Race exists but is
presently fairly diminutive.
The current pandemic has caused a cataclysmic disruption in the
'daily routine' across the nations and sectors. The damage this
crisis has brought to lives and economies is unimaginable. This
pandemic is a wake-up call to bring about systematic and structural
changes to deal with such unanticipated menaces that can bring the
world to a sudden halt. This book attempts to contextualise and
examine the nature of the ongoing pandemic. The experts who have
contributed to the book analyse key geopolitical and technological
aspects of the COVID-19 crisis. Besides, the book presents views
from a few important States concerning their role in combating the
ongoing crisis. The book also explores the issues of biosecurity
and bioethics.
Developments in the outer space arena post the erstwhile USSR
launching the first man-made satellite Sputnik in space on 4
October 1957 have transformed the world significantly. In order to
ensure the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful
purposes, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
(COPUOS) was set up by the United Nations General Assembly in 1959.
Subsequently, this committee led to the foundation of the "Treaty
on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration
and use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial
Bodies". This treaty is commonly known as the Outer Space Treaty
(OST). This treaty was opened for signature on January 27, 1967 as
a binding legal instrument. On January 27, 2017, this treaty
competes 50 years. Over the years this treaty has largely ensured
responsible conduct of space activities. This book attempts to
examine and contextualize the treaty and its relevance in the
21stcentury while tracing its journey over the last fifty years.
The scramble for natural resources is not a new phenomenon. Every
state, either developed or developing, is always found busy
'managing' resources for its sustenance and growth. Minerals (also
called materials) is one crucial natural resource which plays a
significant part in the development of both civilian and military
industrial complexes of nation-states. There are a few minerals
which are categorized as 'strategic' because of their importance
for the industries and owing to natural and man-made difficulties
in their procurement. This work debates the issues of strategic
materials and their importance for nation-states. There has been an
attempt here to contextualize the importance of strategic materials
from a national security perspective. This study presents a macro
view with regard to India's strategic minerals architecture and
undertakes analysis to understand current and futuristic challenges
and opportunities in this sector, and offers a few recommendations
based on the assessment undertaken. Issues related to Rare Earth
and New Materials are also discussed.
Employment of Space technologies for advancing the nation's social,
scientific and economic interests in gaining increasing importance
in the 21st century. At the same time Space security, which
includes the security of Space assets and the ability to use Space
for civilian and security purpose, is also attracting increasing
attention. During the last few decades the number of states
investing in satellite technologies has grown. Today, satellite
technology is providing a wide array of services from mobile
telephony to global navigation to disaster management. The Armed
Forces in various parts of the world have also begun to rely
increasingly on Space technologies. Particularly the 1991 Gulf War
and subsequent military campaigns in various parts of the world
have demonstrated the significance of Space technologies for
militaries. With the growing reliance of Armed Forces on Space
technology, the concern about security of Space assets is
increasing. These concerns have been further fuelled by the
anti-satellite (ASAT) test undertaken by China in 2007. As a
Space-faring nation it is important for India to constantly monitor
the rapidly changing global Space order. This book is an attempt to
analyse the ongoing trends in the Space domain and emphasis the
need for India to establish a comprehensive Space strategy.
Space technologies are critical to diverse human activities
including communication, education , navigation, and remote
sensing, meteorology disaster management and military. Naturally,
keeping the space assets secure has become a major necessity for
the states. Any damage to such assets would lead to excruciating
consequences. In order to ensure safety and security of these
assets it is important to establish a mechanism for international
cooperation relating to the activities in exploration and use of
outer space. This book debates a range of issues in regard to this
code and presents a diversity of views from experts representing
various parts of the world. These discussions involve largely the
geopolitical, technological and legal interpretations of this
draft.
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