Month: December 2024
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THE SYRIAN GOOGLY
No one saw Syria going into a tailspin. However it has. Given its gory history, it was inevitable. This trouble will not go away and will have an effect on all the major on going conflicts viz Iran- Israel, Russia -Ukraine and China in Western Pacific. Already the shifts are perceptible.
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WHERE IS PAKISTAN HEADED?
Where is Pakistan headed is an easy and difficult question to answer for everyone including the Pakistanis. The panel threw up various issues related to Pakistan from different perspectives and ventured to explore new ideas. One thing is clear. Pakistan’s duplicious methods will ensure that it will continue to struggle and keep everyone on tenterhooks…
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BEYOND THE PLA PURGES
The recent sacking of Admiral Miao Hua, a senior CMC member has sent shock waves through the PLA. This is a completely political sacking. However a deeper analysis tells you that there are multiple reasons for sacking of various PLA high ranking officials over a period of time. .It also tells you that there is…
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Expanding Role of Chinese Mercenaries
The foot print of Chinese PMCs, PSCs and mercenaries is expanding. Their foot print in Africa is now well established with Chinese firms operating in many countries. They are all set to enter Pakistan to provide security to CPEC and Chinese interests there. However it will do us well to remember that private firms in…
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A NEW CHAPTER IN PAK-CHINA COLLUSION
A new chapter in PAK- CHINA collusion is unfolding. Pak is being armed with latest mil capabilities including stealth fighters, submarines and stealth frigates. The number is China Pakistan exercises are on the rise exponentially. More than 50 % of Pak mil equipment will be Chinese hereafter. Gwadar is set to be Chinas 1st overseas…
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Navigating Chaos Till 2035
Cdr Sandeep Dhawan outlines that the world is entering into a chaotic decade in which Xi Jinping’s China will be the main disruptor. India has to rise in this chaos and navigate its way through some perplexing scenarios which are likely to come up. A simple and straight forward no nonsense discussion.
Gunners Shot 