Month: October 2023
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Israel Hamas War : A Review
Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) and I carried out a review of the Israel Hamas war which went beyond the normal and examined the local and geopolitical aspects which are emerging in this conflict. More importantly, we examined the challenges posed to India. The issues at hand are that India needs to be nimble footed…
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Israel Hamas War: An Update and Open QnA Hour
In this update I have outlined the broad methods Israel can apply in its ground incursion and the problems involved. A very interesting QnA session.
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A Peek Into Everyday China : Stakes in West Asia
In this peek into everyday China , I have outlined the Chinese stakes in the Middle East and where it stands, As it is emerging, China has been left on the sidelines as it was during the Ukrainian war . The difference being that China has huge equity in the Middle East. China is trying…
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Israel Hamas War : India Specific Issues
Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) and I discussed issues specific to India in the Israel Hamas War. This war is going to be drawn out and complicated. This video crystal gazes to see where the conflict is going and the prospects of a larger West Asia conflagration. India’s stand on terror and Palestine was also…
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Is Maldives Going Out of Our Grasp?
Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (R) and I had a crisp and short discussion on Maldives and the situation there after the recent elections. It emerged that the new Prime Minister might have used an anti India plank for political purposes, but might not actually be so. Maldivian dependance on India is far too much for…
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Israel Hamas War : What Lies Ahead
Lt Gen I S Singha (R) very clearly explained the messy situation in this war. In the later part of the discussion, the General came into his own with his personal experience and on ground knowledge. He highlighted the complexities involved in the operation which Israel is about to undertake. What became clear was that…
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Rethink Agniveers
Israel-Hamas war: India must rethink Agniveer, women in combat, says Army veteran Lt. Gen Shankar draws examples from the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars while explaining why India must change the Agniveer Scheme which was launched in 2022. Put the women officers in every other combat duty, but don’t expose them at the front lines. I…
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Learning From The Israel Hamas War
Lt Gen Satish Dua (R) and i had a terrific discussion on what we can learn from the war between Hamas and Israel. The main learning we need to reflect upon deeply are :- •LESSONS FOR KASHMIR •LESSONS FOR MANIPUR •SURPRISE AND DECEPTION VS INTELLIGENCE FAILURE •TECHNOLOGY VS BOOTS : THE BALANCE •POLITICS AND THE…
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INDO CANADA RELATIONS : WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
The CASA webinar on Indo Canada Relations was a very good one. We got very good insights from the participants. Going by current trends and Trudeau’s political compulsions the relationship is unlikely to improve. A lot of hardworking ahead.
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Israel Palestine War : Agniveers, Women in Combat and Updates
I have always been of the opinion that the Agniveer Scheme is flawed since it adversely affects our combat efficiency. This war convinces me about its flaws even more. There is a need to modify it. Hamas handing of women also forces us to rethink about women in combat roles. A father’s message to me…
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