The issue contains articles on game theory, competition and cooperation; China’s emergence as a cyber power; and synergising maritime capacities in the Indian Ocean region. It also includes a review essay and a perspective on ‘Make in India’.

Editorial

Perspective

• Galvanising ‘Make in India’ in Defence: The Experts’ Committee Chips In
  — Amit Cowshish

Focus

• Arms and the Game: Accepting Competition and Encouraging Cooperation
  — Ashish Singh
• China’s Emergence as a Cyber Power
  — Munish Sharma
• Addressing Maritime Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region: A Case for Synergising Naval Capacities towards Collective Benefits
  — Kamlesh K. Agnihotri

Review Essay

• Geostrategic Imperative of the Indo-Pacific Region: Emerging Trends and Regional Responses
  — Saroj Bishoyi

Book Reviews

• The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia by Bill Hayton
  — Sampa Kundu
• Honour and Fidelity: India’s Military Contribution to the Great War 1914–1918 by Amarinder Singh
  — Akash S. Goud
• Strategic Direction of the Chinese Navy: Capability and Intent Assessment by Kamlesh K. Agnihotri
  — Joshy M. Paul
• India’s Military Modernization: Strategic Technologies and Weapons Systems, edited by Rajesh Basrur and Bharath Gopalaswamy
  — Rikeesh Sharma
• India’s Afghan Muddle: A Lost Opportunity by Harsh V. Pant
  — Y.M. Bammi