Month: November 2023
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Emerging Contours of Global and Indo Pacific Order
The world is wracked by debilitating conflicts and loss of human life not seen in the past two decades. Brig Arun Sahgal (R) outlined an emerging global order as a consequence of these conflicts. The new order is driven by the ideology which has emerged as important factor in global affairs. The rise of middle…
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Analysing Myanmar’s Civil and Drugs War By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
These actions have galvanised all other armed groups operating in Myanmar to throw their hat in the ring. November 29, 2023 14:42 IST Published in The Financial Express The State of Conflict On October 27 the newly formed Three Brotherhood Alliance of the Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Ta’ang National…
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Outcome Scenarios For Israel
This is the most informed discussion I have had with anyone on the possible outcomes of Israel Hamas war. Col Rajeev Agarwal (R) displayed immense knowledge about the situation and the geopolitics of that area. I kept bowling googlies and bouncers at him and he calmly responded with a logical thought process based on sheer…
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The End of China’s 100 Year Marathon – Blunt Military
The PLA was the sharp edge of Chinese comprehensive national power. It was supposed to herald the march of China as the undisputed superpower. However it is now coming to light that the PLA is not quite as sharp as it was supposed to be. It is a blunt military which actually limits Chinese power.…
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TTP Emerges As The Hamas Of Pakistan; The Rise Of A New Pashtun Nation Looks Imminent By Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)
November 27, 2023 OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) In The Eurasian Times The breakup of Pakistan is a favorite topic of speculative entertainment in India. Many feel that it will auto-balkanize whenever there is some incident or development. There are also assessments that Pakistan, being a nuclear state, will not be allowed to…
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Is There A Spike In The Proxy War?
This episode of CASA dialogues was one on the best on Gunners Shot. Thank you Lt Gens Ata Hasnain, Vinod Bhatia and Satish Dua for your invaluable views. I hope the people concerned heed your words of wisdom.
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Space Force : The New Dimension of Armed Forces
As the use of space increases militarily, there is a requirement to think of a Space Force. USA has already instituted one. China in all probability has one which functions within its Strategic Rocket Force. India must also start thinking of such a force. This is an initial discussion on such a force.
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Emerging Trends in Missile Propulsion Technology
In this video I have highlighted basics of missile propulsion and the latest trends in as simple terms as I could. For those not familiar with the terms and capabilities which are being bandied about, I can assure you, a lot of ideas about hypersonic, glide vehicles etc…will be cleared.
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The End of China’s 100 Year Marathon : Geopolitical Splits
China’s geopolitical splits from those countries which it depends on to develop its power is astounding. From a country which was everyone’s favourite to being one which most affluent countries want to decouple or derisk reflects on the way China has conducted its business. It signifies the end of an era and the beginning of…
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Myanmar and Manipur : Problems Compounding
The problems in Manipur and Myanmar are compounding by the day. Each has its own set of issues and they are getting conflated. Behind this is a clear Chinese hand which wants to win by playing both sides. This bodes ill for India. Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R) and I covered this ground in this…