Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) is a distinguished second-generation Indian Army officer and strategic expert with over four decades of experience in defense, conflict management, and peacekeeping. Following in the footsteps of his father, he has served in key operational theaters including Jammu & Kashmir, Siachen Glacier, Sri Lanka, and UN missions in Africa. As the former General Officer Commanding XV Corps in Kashmir, he introduced the pioneering “Hearts Doctrine,” emphasizing civilian-centric counterinsurgency strategies. Post-retirement, he continues to contribute to national security and strategic affairs as a member of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and has held academic roles such as Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir. A sought-after speaker, commentator, and writer, Ata Hasnain is recognized for his expertise in defense strategy, counterterrorism, multi-domain operational planning, and policy advisory, blending frontline experience with analytical insight to shape India’s security discourse.