Takshashila Discussion Document - A Military Resource Allocation Framework

Strategic Studies

Jul 31

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This discussion document proposes a Military Resource Allocation Framework 1.0 (M-RAF 1.0) for the Indian Military. The M-RAF (1.0) is a derivative of the Proposed Theatre Command Model that could serve as a decision support tool for military resource allocation planning and can be adapted to any number of Theatres. It incorporates the concepts of employable and deterrent military power in the context of the theatre, terrain, and escalation levels. The model leverages economic concepts to prioritise capability development and resource allotment.

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Lt General (Dr) Prakash Menon

Lt. Gen. (Retd) Prakash Menon is the Director of the Strategic Studies Programme. He is also Professor Emeritus at Trans Disciplinary University (TDU), Bangalore and Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.

Pranav Valmeekanathan

Pranav Valmeekanathan used to work as an Associate Programme Manager at the Takshashila Institution from May to July 2020. He is a Political Science and Economics Graduate from Ashoka University. With a robust foundation in public and foreign policy, he has also has stints in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

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Takshashila Discussion Document - A Military Resource Allocation Framework

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