Strategic Analysis is the flagship publication of the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses. Published bi-monthly in partnership with Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group, UK), Strategic Analysis provides a forum for independent research, commentaries, analysis and debate on global and regional security issues. An internationally refereed journal, Strategic Analysis seeks to reflect a range of views from within the Indian strategic studies and International Relations community. It seeks to promote a better understanding of Indian thinking on contemporary national and international themes. The coverage and scope is global, reflecting India's growing global interests and role. The aim, through the medium of the journal, is to reach out to an international audience interested in knowing about Indian analyses and perspectives on global and regional issues such as India's foreign and defence policies, strategic culture and technologies.Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.