Operation Sindoor: Before and Beyond

Op Sindoor: Before and Beyond is an incisive insight into one of India's most critical genre altering military operation. Under examination is strategic design, leadership and decision-making, tactical precision, and the asymmetry of information and narrative challenges. Academics, practitioners and curious readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the next generation of geopolitical contestation in our neighbourhood and beyond. A compendium that brings together our finest thinkers, military men, diplomats and engaged stakeholders.

— Amb Sanjay Verma, Chairperson RIS and former Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India

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Op Sindoor was a seminal moment in the evolution of India's statecraft. Apart from calling out Pakistan's schoolboy nuclear bluff it has also underlined the utility of force. The message from India is clear - the language of terror will be responded to by a sophisticated, technologically enabled, callibrated, strategic-military enterprise; terror will no longer be a low cost, option. There are larger issues also at play - the stance of President Trump in the aftermath, perhaps reinforces India's long standing doctrine of strategic autonomy while encouraging us to focus more resolutely on our technological sovereignty. This endeavour of CLAWS to compile the views of some of India's top strategic minds on issues emanating out of the conflict, is laudable.

—Lt Gen Raj Shukla, PVSM, YSM, SM (Retd), Former Army Commander, currently Member UPSC

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The world is pushing war, and the nature of war is rapidly changing to very long-range kinetic and non-kinetic, technology-driven, uninhabited, and artificial intelligence-supported autonomous combat. Air has become the preferred medium to prosecute operations. Cyber and Electronic Warfare embedded engagements. Yet, human ingenuity and resilience continue to push new boundaries. “Operation Sindoor: Before and Beyond” is a great compilation of contemporary military thought by the best in the field. It will make a great read for the strategists, policymakers and the uninitiated.

—Air Marshal Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd), Former DG, CAPS

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The Indian Navy's role in Operation Sindoor was multifaceted, serving as a powerful demonstration of India's strategic intent and military readiness. The book compellingly illustrates the Navy's strategic potential as a crucial tool for de-escalation and control, providing a deeper understanding of its role in national security. This insightful read serves as an essential resource for young officers, inspiring and motivating them with its detailed analysis of operational strategy and preparedness.

—Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, PVSM, AVSM, NM**(Retd), Co-Founder, DeepStrat, Former FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command & Chief of Integrated Defence Staff