Month: January 2024
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An Update and Open Hour
In this update, I have outlined the continued weakness in China and also explained in detail about the strategic importance of Maldives and the evolving situation. The open hour was indeed great. Lots of questions and interesting ones too.
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Critical Aspects of Security and Defence of India
The discussion with Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) was strategic and futuristic. The main issues which the COAS touched upon during his media interaction were discussed in detail. However our discussion indicated that the traditional two and a half front scenario is changing. In our opinion there is a need to re-evaluate this formulation. It is…
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Bangladesh and Beyond
Bangladesh beyond the recently held elections is going to be a complex situation for India to navigate. Lt Gen K J Singh (R) gave out a comprehensive exposition covering various nuances of Bangladesh, India-Bangladesh relations and India’s interests in the region. His cool and composed manner of narration was simply outstanding. The questions posed to him were…
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Sinicisation of An Ancient Civilisation
Claude Arpi and I had a discussion on how Tibet is being Sinicised. When Buddha is being replaced by Xi Jinping it is clear that the situation has gone beyond normal. Claude Arpi outlines with his customary simplicity and depth of knowledge as to how China is changing Tibet into a clone of its own…
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Purges in the PLA : Is Xi Jinping Under Threat
Xi Jinping’s purges have increased dramatically. The widespread purges encompass all walks of life – finance, healthcare, railways, logistics and et al. The PLA has come in for special treatment. The political purges have a special significance. All the purges can’t be all about corruption alone. Combine this various rumours which keep coming out, like…
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AI & DATA FUSION IN MULTI DOMAIN OPERATIONS
In this video, we have explored as to how AI can be put to use to fuse data from multiple sources to produce a holistic picture in multi domain operations. This is the future and one needs to get their hands dirty if we have to stay in the game. I hope those who want…
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INDIAN WAR STRATEGISTS
This is an attempt at deciphering India’s war systems and strategies. Col Channan (R) and I discussed Hari Singh Nalwa, Shivaji Maharaj and the Chola dynasty. What comes though is that ‘Hybrid’ is an old and established form of Indian warfare. Indian Maritime and expeditionary endeavours preceded us by 1500 years when the Angkor Wat…
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PROJECT SAMBANDH: WELFARE OF NOK OF PHYSICAL CASUALTIES OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL
This is a special video. Fifth in this series. Col Vembu Shankar SC (R) is running Project SAMBANDH single handed lt. He reaches out to NOK of physical casualties of armed forces personnel. This is his story and endeavour. In my opinion this story should go down to every man and his family who wears…
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Indian Response to China’s Overtures
The article in Global Times praising India and spinning ‘Bharat Narrative’ needed to be viewed in the correct perspective. To that end, Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I had a very informed discussion. He and I approached the issue from two different positions to reach the same conclusion. China cannot be trusted. This article is…
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