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 offers a comprehensive examination of the Pakistan Army's strategic mindset, shaped by Partition, geography, Islam, military legacy, and rent-seeking geopolitics. It argues that Pakistan's institutional character as a security state has enabled the army to dominate national policy, economy, and society, often at the cost of development. The monograph highlights how Pakistan's strategic culture has been defined by an enduring rivalry with India, a pursuit of parity, and the exploitation of religious identity. It assesses implications for India, including vulnerabilities in Balochistan, sectarian strife, and the army's use of sub-conventional warfare and nuclear deterrence. Importantly, it recommends a strategic Indian posture that avoids reactive entanglement while disincentivising the Pakistan Army's adventurism. Rich in historical insight and policy relevance, the monograph is a vital contribution to understanding a persistent regional threat and the contours of an informed Indian response. |