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
| The dawn of the 21" Century witnessed a defining moment in global security-the devastating terrorist attacks on American soil, which highlighted the rise of Violent Nor-State Actors (VNSA). Operating beyond conventional state control, these groups showcased unprecedented resolve, reach, and lethality, which has ushered in an era of sustained counterterrorism efforts worldwide. The Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle, commonly known as a combat drone, is among the most effective tools in this ongoing battle. This monograph explores how drones have reshaped modern warfare and counterterrorism strategies. Violence has been an inherent feature of human history, and its methods are undergoing continuous evolution. The 20" Century witnessed the emergence of two very violent entities: the combat drones, which facilitate the precise but distant application of violence, and the VNSA, especially religious terrorist groups, which show scant regard for human life and have appropriated the state monopoly over violence. In a confluence of evil, NSAs have also adopted the use of drones, enhancing their reach. Terrorist organisations' exploitation of cyber warfare and social media further complicates the security landscape. This monograph examines the origins and evolution of the two violent entities, the combat drone and the VNSAs, and their impact on global peace and security. |