Ajit Doval

Strategic Architecture of Intelligence and Deterrence in the 21st Century A Comprehensive Multi-Theoretical Analysis of India's Transformation Under a Master Strategist

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ID22200503
AuthorsHarikumar Pallathadka (0000-0002-0705-9035, Manipur University), Parag Deb Roy (0009-0001-5162-3107, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology)
Year2025
Volume5
Issue3
Pages354-379
Publication date2025-06-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIntegrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712
PublisherStallion Publication (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55544/ijrah.5.3.45
OpenAlexW4411638592
LanguageEN
References cited146

This comprehensive study examines Ajit Kumar Doval's transformative impact on India's national security architecture through multiple theoretical lenses spanning strategic studies, complexity science, cognitive psychology, systems theory, and game theory. Employing what we term "theoretical triangulation," this analysis demonstrates how Doval's approach represents a paradigmatic shift in 21st-century strategic thinking that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. The study synthesizes extensive primary and secondary sources, including declassified documents, strategic analyses, and scholarly works, to present an integrated theoretical model explaining why Doval deserves recognition as a "Tantra-shiromani" (Master of Strategy). Through systematic analysis of his career trajectory spanning five decades, operational innovations, and institutional transformations, this work contributes to the growing body of literature on strategic leadership in an era of complex, multi-domain challenges. The research reveals that Doval's strategic methodology represents a synthesis of Eastern contemplative practices with Western scientific approaches, creating novel frameworks for understanding and addressing contemporary security challenges. Our findings suggest that his innovations constitute more than individual excellence—they represent a fundamental transformation in how strategic challenges are conceptualized, planned, and executed in the modern era

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