Research Papers on Defence and Strategic Studies Volume 1 & 2 is the finest collection of research papers, Op-Eds, critical analysis report, and other essay formats written and compiled by the author.

All the articles in the publication were written over a period of one year (2021-2022) during the author’s academic journey on competing his master’s degree on strategic studies. The author did an extensive day and night research on producing top-notch and cutting edge analysed reports on various topics ranging from defence and strategic policies to India-China affairs till the modern digital age of warfare.

This volume (no: 2) contains the following chapters;

Chapter: 6- Intelligence in Peace & War
The essays under this chapter are;

• Do Human Intelligence Still Matter in the 21st Century?
• A well analysed critique paper on the report titled “Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council’s 2020 Project”

Chapter: 7- Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security
The essays under this chapter are;

• Critical Reflection Report: 1- Pathways of Radicalisation: The report analyses three real life case study of terrorists using Fathali Staircase of Radicalisation Model. The videos and a sample exercise included as a fun workout for readers.
• “Law Enforcement’s over Reliance on Profiling and Informants will not counter the Small but Dynamic Threat of Lonewolf Attacks and Terrorist Cells.” A research paper analysing this statement.
• Critical Reflection Report: 2. Digital CVE Mobilisation Strategy: The report analyses the success rate of CVE strategy. Video and an assessment of article by the Brennan Centre for Justice: Why Countering Violent Extremism Programs are Bad Policy are also included.
• A special Research paper addressing the following questions;

1. Using contemporary examples, identify and discuss emerging or persistent challenges that security and intelligence agencies face in combatting terrorism and defending homeland.
2. Finding out the short (1-3 years), medium (3-5 years) and long term (5 years and above) threats posed by non-state actors. (The aviation industry of US is used to address the question)

Chapter: 8- Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia. Issues and Challenges.
The essays under this chapter are;

• The Evolving Landscape of Saffron Terrorism: Is it Terrorism or Retaliation; Should we Counter it?
• Are Lone-wolf Terrorists really Alone?
• The Mindset of Suicide Terrorists.

Chapter: 9- Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information Operations and Cyber Warfare.
The essays under this chapter are;

• A well analysed critique paper for the article written by Mr. Michael Warner titled ‘Intelligence in Cyber and Cyber in Intelligence’ published by Georgetown University Press.
• Op-Ed: The Future of Policing
• A Suggested Policy Memo for Improving the Cybersecurity by Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate.

Note: All the chapters have proper introduction. The publication is based on real world geopolitical happenings which is subjected to change from time to time. The essays were written during mid 2021 to mid 2022 time period. All the articles were carefully fact-checked and were right at the time of publication.

About the Author: Anirudh Phadke is the founder and editor of the research company/organisation known as ‘The Viyug’. He holds a Master of Science (Strategic Studies) degree from S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies at Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai (India). He also holds a certificate in Terrorism Studies from RSIS, NTU.

Publisher: The Viyug