Month: October 2024
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Defence & Space in India
Lt Gen Anil Bhat (R), DG ISPA, gave out a clear overview of the strides India is making in space. He further elucidated that the Indian armed forces are now fully tuned into the space game which is being played out by powerful nations. Must watch to understand where we stand.
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CAN INDIA FIGHT A MEDIA WAR ?
Mr Sree Iyer and I had a fantastic discussion on Can India Fight A Media War. Our politicians exploit media to get elected. Once in power they become supine Something seriously wrong. Ignorance or ineptness? And more…..
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Turmoil Unlimited
This is a potpourri. I have covered 1. #India #Canada spat implications 2. #PLA‘s mil drills around #Taiwan 3. #SCO meet 4. #China stimulus 5. #Israel – #Hezb– #Iran 6. N & S #Korea spat. It makes an interesting analysis. Bit long…see it in parts…at your leisure.
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INDIA A VISHWABANDHU IN A CRUMBLING WORLD
The GOI has shifted from being a Vishwaguru to a Vishwabandhu…great idea…however every velvet glove will need an iron fist. Building an iron fist is not getting enough attention. The Vishwabandhu concept is facing its acid test with Canada. A great discussion.
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ASSESSMENT OF CHINA’S NATIONAL POWER
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) carried out a comprehensive assessment of China’s national power. It was realistic and to the point covering all aspects of national power as China lays it out. the major issue which emerges from this assessment is that while China will remain a major power and be consequential to the global…
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DIEGO GARCIA : THE PIVOT OF IOR
Diego García is in the news. The Chagos Archipelago has been handed back to Mauritius. However the UK will still retain Diego Garcia. India, USA, UK and Mauritius are involved in the deal. This pivot of the IOR has never lost its value.
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PLATINUM JUBILEE OF THE PRC : XI’S BLUSTER
A very engrossing discussion where it emerged that the overall outlook in China is pessimistic. Interesting to note that China has 5 consensuses of what is wrong and 3 disagreements on how to rectify its situation. China is in a cul-de-sac and that is dangerous.
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PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT : PROBLEMS & CHALLENGES
Problems and Challenges faced by the Pakistan Government are well known. Earlier they had some solution to their issues…now they have none…as the Pak Army continues to manipulate to stay in power at the expense of the people. How long will it last? Oh incidentally Dr Ayesha Siddiqa did not turn up…why?…I do not know.…
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Dynamics of Nuclear Iran
These days people talk loosely about knocking off Iran’s nuclear assets by Israel without understanding the issues involved. This is a reality check on the issues at stake.
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BANGLADESH : WHAT THE FUTURE PORTENDS
While there are indications of stabilisation, Bangladesh is far from it. The nations is facing a catch 22 situation. An interim government wants to carry out reforms and amend the constitution before elections or an inclusive political process. Given the tumultuous history of the nation…there is chaos ahead…get ready for more problems emanating from an…
Gunners Shot 