From CGTN’s studios in Nairobi to TikTok’s algorithmic control, Beijing’s global media campaign is reshaping information ecosystems. Through propaganda networks, Confucius Institutes, and digital manipulation, China is exporting its censorship model worldwide, challenging democratic values and press freedom across continents.

The 0–3,000m air littoral is now the most contested layer of warfare. For the Indian Army, commanding this space is critical to ensure tactical sovereignty, faster decision-making, and ground force survivability. The path forward demands procurement reform, autonomy, and technology partnerships.

India will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together naval leaders, policymakers, and experts to advance maritime security, capacity-building, and regional cooperation under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. The dialogue emphasizes practical solutions for shared challenges across the Indo-Pacific.