The Politics of Warmongering Obscures the Myth of India's Invincibility In his latest book 'National Security and Conventional Arms Race: Spectre of a Nuclear War', N.C. Asthana presents the harsh reality that India "cannot win a war" against Pakistan due to existing politico-military reality. Indian army officers stand on vehicles displaying missiles during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain Security29/Dec/2020 Ever since his retirement from the Indian police service (IPS) last year N.C. Asthana has emerged as a highly regarded commentator on matters related to ‘law and order’. His columns reflect his wide reading and scholarship â he is the author of 48 books, written or co-authored while in service â and his willingness to be sharply critical of the political and bureaucratic establishment.