Month: December 2023
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TTP : The Hamas of Pakistan
Lt Gen Satish Dua ( R) and I had a very interesting discussion on how TTP is slowly but steadily becoming the Hamas of Pakistan. Already there are clear indications that the Pakistan Army is not fully in control of the area and it is suffering casualties on a daily basis. The Pashtun areas are…
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ANALYSIS OF THE PLA ROCKET FORCES
This is an in-depth analysis go the PLA Rocket Forces. The rocket force is virtually the jewel in the crown of China . Terrific for deterrence. However its use and efficacy in actual battle will be limited. If China hopes to win wars with this force, then it is for a surprise.
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China-Russia &The West : Where Does India Stand?
This CASA dialogue was rich in content. The speakers were simply outstanding in their thought processes. As India rises, there is an undeniable need for us to navigate the highs and low winds which blow from great power competition . India must also be conscious of the fact that the denomination of great power competition…
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Global Conflicts and World Order
In this episode I have outlined the conflicts around the world and those raging around India. The troubling factor is the problem around South China Sea. The tensions there could erupt into a raging fire. If that happens, the global order would be completely upended. 2024 will be very chaotic if one goes by the…
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A Chennai Update and Open Hour
In this video, I have given a short update on the post Michaung situation in Chennai and the reasons behind why such a situation occurred during the cyclone. There are a lot of lessons to be learnt from this event locally to mitigate effects of a future disaster as also to revisit our larger development…
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India Kenya Maritime Cooperation
If India wants to be a leader of the Global South, increasing cooperation and expanding relations with Kenya are a must. Kenya is also important in the context of China – India competition in Africa. The India Kenya Maritime Cooperation which is on the anvil is a golden opportunity for us to enhance our relationship…
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PLARF – China’s Rocket Force Plagued By Poor Quality, Corruption; Bulk Of Missiles May Never See Action
OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) in The Eurasian Times China places great importance on the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF). It is equivalent to China’s Army, Navy, and Air Force. The PLARF is to enhance its “credible and reliable nuclear deterrence and counterattack capabilities, strengthening intermediate and long-range precision strike forces, and…
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A Peek Into Everyday China: Indian Kachua Aur Chinese Khargosh Ki Kahani
In this Peek Into Everyday China I have outlined how the gap between India and China is closing. Power is not always about GDP. It is beyond that. In my opinion the Indian tortoise is on the move while the Chinese hare is slowing down considerably. I have adopted an empiric mode in this analysis…
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Weaponising The Indus Water Treaty
A complex subject which was simplified by Lt Gen K J Singh(R) as only he can and does ever since I have known him. The best method of weaponising the Indus waters is to just utilise our share of waters as per the treaty. If our centre and states can pull in the same direction…
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China’s PLA Plagued By 6 ‘New’ Incapabilities That Could Cause Its Eventual Downfall: Ex-Indian General
OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) in The Eurasian Times Xi Jinping is betting on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to deliver the goods to China. He believes that a strong military is required if China is to be a superpower. PLA is his global enforcer to establish a Sino-centric world order and wreak…
Gunners Shot 