Aarav Sharma

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India’s 2014 Election And The Question Of Invisible Influence

India does not need political rhetoric around its elections. It needs independent, bipartisan, and technically competent audits of its electoral infrastructure. It needs transparent review of data partnerships. It needs clear legal boundaries for foreign political consultancies and digital firms. And above all, it needs to rebuild public…

Saffron Shades in Olive Green: The Risks of Politicizing India’s Armed Forces

This is not an argument against the personal faith of soldiers, nor a denial of the cultural identity of the majority. It is an argument for institutional restraint, for secular professionalism, and for recognizing that the military must represent all Indians, not only the largest community or the ruling party’s ideological core.

The Dawn of AI Deepfakes in 5th Generation Warfare: Need For Regional Framework To Counter Sinister Threat

On the evening of 10th November, a car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort which took the lives of 13 people. Within the next six hours of the explosion, a…

From Sir Creek to the Arabian Sea: India's Trishul Military Exercise Is A Double-Edged Sign

India's increased naval exercises, combined with its Indo-Pacific ambitions and Western partnerships, indicate a shift from coastal defense to regional management. For smaller coastal states, such patterns can readily translate into worry, not from an impending threat, but from an inferred sense of power. When a major power operates near…

The Phantom Capture: How a Faked Rafale Pilot Story Became a Case Study in Misinformation

The story of the alleged captured Rafale pilot is not a case of miscommunication. This is a textbook example of disinformation. It demonstrates how false narratives can be created, promoted, and weaponized in an age where information itself is a weapon of war. The lesson from this experience is plain. In this age of immediate communication,…