Explore the profound depths of India’s ancient strategic heritage with ‘Indian Strategic Thought’. This compelling book delves into the Vedas, epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and seminal works such as the Arthashastra. Discover timeless principles of kingship, warfare, diplomacy, and righteous conduct (‘dharma’) that remain relevant today. Through six meticulously researched papers, it examines key concepts like Ramadharma Doctrine, Kautilyan Realism, the Arthashastra and hybrid warfare, and the Mahabharata’s theory of just war. Uncover indigenous knowledge systems and their application to modern military pedagogy and foreign policy. A vital reference for understanding India’s unique approach to strategy, ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of military history and political science.