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Saurav Jha
Saurav Jha is an author and commentator on geostrategic affairs. Follow him on twitter @SJha1618
Saurav Jha is an author and commentator on geostrategic affairs. Trained in economics at Presidency College, Calcutta, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Jha has worked as an energy economist in the past, besides serving as a consultant to FICCI’s International Division. His first book, “The Upside Down Book of Nuclear Power,” was released in 2010, and in 2015, he published “The Heat and Dust Project,” co-written with Devapriya Roy, which chronicles a backpacking trip through India on an extremely tight budget. In 2017, he founded Delhi Defence Review, a think-tank focused on the analysis of technology, war, and ideas.
November 06, 2021
India’s Coming ‘Rocket Force’
By Saurav Jha
The idea of an Integrated Rocket Force is a clear signal that India is wholeheartedly embracing the era of “non-contact” warfare in a joint force environment.
December 05, 2018
Can India Break Into Vietnam’s Defense Market?
By Saurav Jha
Despite increasing cooperation, India has not been able to seal major weapons sales to Vietnam.
July 12, 2018
The India-Russia-US Energy Triangle
By Saurav Jha
The United States and Russia are competing for India’s favor – and its energy market.
July 06, 2017
China’s Creeping Invasion of India
By Saurav Jha
India is scrambling to build infrastructure that will allow it to counter Chinese incursions along the LAC.
December 30, 2016
The Bay of Bengal Naval Arms Race
By Saurav Jha
As Bangladesh and Myanmar build up their navies, India and China compete to supply equipment.
July 20, 2016
The Future of India’s Defense Exports
By Saurav Jha
Can India reach its ambitious target of exporting $2 billion in defense technology per year?
March 30, 2016
India’s Undersea Deterrent
By Saurav Jha
What role will India’s expanding submarine fleet play?
June 25, 2015
India’s Armed Drone Fleet
By Saurav Jha
Progress in weaponizing drones is in step with the country’s more robust defense doctrine.
December 12, 2014
Vladimir Putin’s Productive India Visit
By Saurav Jha
India and Russia have affirmed their ties during a visit by Russia’s president this week.
September 18, 2014
Xi Jinping in India: A Breakthrough in Relations?
By Saurav Jha
The Chinese president is in India hoping to manage a complex economic and security relationship.
July 31, 2014
Russia’s Strategic Pakistan Play
By Saurav Jha
It decision to end its embargo on weapons sales to Pakistan could have multiple benefits for Moscow.
April 29, 2014
China’s Rare Earths Advantage
By Saurav Jha
An adverse WTO ruling will do little to upset the dominance China enjoys in this critical sector.
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