Month: July 2023
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The Siliguri Corridor
This discussion on the Siliguri Corridor was simply fantastic…so many issue came out…do not miss seeing it.
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The Confused State of Pakistan
I wanted to discuss the “hybrid” state of Pakistan. Tahir Gora pointed out that “hybrid” is system which functions by design like in hybrid vehicles. However in the case of Pakistan, it has gone beyond that into a state of utter “confusion” starting from its foreign policy and going on to its ideology. That is…
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A PEEK INTO EVERYDAY CHINA : THE PURGE OF THE XI
Purging Qin Gang is just a high profile event in the ongoing round of purges in China. Xi is a man driven to purge anything and everyone who does not toe his line. See the video for yourself….
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CIVIL MILITARY RELATIONS
Lt Gen Prakash Menon (R) and I had an informed discussion on Civil Military Relations. This issue is assuming increasing importance as India rises. As the Indian economy expands , there is an undeniable requirement for the role of its Military to play a significant part in this growth. . We covered a lot of…
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KARGIL TO UKRAINE : ARTILLERY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Gunners Shot wishes all Indians the very best on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Great valour and sacrifice was on display at the heights of Kargil in May – Jun 1999 when we gave Pakistan their come uppenance. Artillery played a great role in it. In this video, I have highlighted the role of artillery and compared…
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Manipur Violence : What is Happening and Why
I had an open and frank discourse on Jaipur Dialogues on what is happening in Manipur. Laid out the issue of expanding internal strife to other parts of the region and also India. The external dimensions and drug related issues were also highlighted. The need for political consensus is paramount…if the state is to be…
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DO UNTO CHINA WHAT DOES TO INDIA : AN INDIAN STRATEGY
This is a combination of a set of ideas which have come about based on various inputs. Very simply put, there is a clear anxiety developing in China regarding India. There is also a new awareness. However China’s play book remains the old and it does want to budge from its old positions. High time…
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Manipur Fallout
Manipur is at a stage where the fall out will be huge if we do not pull back. I have outlined the fallout along with some options. We need to act pronto on it.
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A Peek Into Everyday China : Eyeing India in a Bad to Worse Situation
In this Peek Into Everyday China, , I have highlighted the economic situation of China which is going from bad to worse was per the Chinese media. All indications are that Chinese recovery will take a long time. In this environment, the Chinese view of India is interesting and that is what I have highlighted.
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A Peek Into Everyday China : Public Control of The Private Economy in China
The latest policy of China to revive its flagging economy and assist private firms is by taking control of them…that is why the title…draw your own conclusions as to where China is headed after seeing the video…btw…it is based on facts….