The United Service Institution of India was founded in 1870 by a soldier scholar, Colonel (later Major General) Sir Charles MacGregor. The story of its growth is the story of the growth of the Indian Armed Forces. It was founded for ‘furtherance of interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the Defence Services.’
About the Monograph
| This monograph provides a comprehensive and incisive assessment of the United States’ National Security Strategy (NSS) 2017, the first major strategic document of the Trump Administration. It traces the evolution of American strategic thought from the Reagan era to 2017, contextualising the shift towards “America First” and the doctrine of “principled realism.” The study unpacks the four pillars of the NSS—homeland protection, economic prosperity, peace through strength, and global influence—while critically analysing the return of great-power competition, particularly vis-à-vis China and Russia. Drawing on detailed thematic chapters, it evaluates U.S. approaches to the Indo-Pacific, South Asia, counter-terrorism, cyber security, and global governance. The monograph concludes by examining implications for India, outlining emerging opportunities in Indo-Pacific security cooperation alongside challenges posed by U.S.–Russia and U.S.–Iran tensions. It stands as a rigorous reference work for scholars and practitioners of international security. |