Month: September 2023
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Importance of Deterrence and Balance of Power For Managing Strategic Competition in a Sino Indian Context
This is a talk I gave to officers deployed in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Is a Trans LAC Clash Imminent?
There is no doubt that the relations between India and China are going down hill. The question is that will it result in a clash on the LAC? If a clash does occur, what will be its contours? These are the issue which Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I discussed in this episode.
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A Peek Into Everyday China : Falling Chinese Dominoes
The Chinese economy is slowly and steadily sliding into a long term stagnation zone. The indications, as days go by are that recovery might not be possible. This is an interim assessment to keep track of the worsening situation.
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Junk ‘One China’ Policy By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
The “New Standard” political map released recently by China shows Aksai Chin, Arunachal Pradesh, Taiwan and the area enclosed by an extended Nine Dash line as its integral part. Published on 04 Sep 2023 in Eurasian Times Implications of the New Standard Map The difference between China’s old position and the new one is that areas…
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Forthcoming Elections in Taiwan and Implications For India
We often say that we need to increase our the scope of our relations with Taiwan. However we often forget that we need to know more of it to do so. Unless we know more about Taiwan , we will not be able to strengthen our relations or take issues further. This talk with Namrata…
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An Analysis of PLA Weaknesses
The PLA is a formidable force with a lot of weaknesses. if these weaknesses are factored in, It can be defeated. As simple as that. Watch it in parts. If you are a professional …do not miss it..which ever country you are from….
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Time to Revisit One China
China has created a stir by issuing out its new ‘Standard Map’ which eats into large swathes of India and South China Sea. It infringes into territories of many countries. Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan and I went over all aspects of this cartographic aggression by China including its timing. India needs to change its policy…
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