Month: February 2025
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Chinese Views of India US Relations
China is pretty focussed and is closely monitoring where the India USA relationship is heading. I have outlined the CHINESE VIEWS OF INDIA US RELATIONS from three different perspectives and platforms. Firstly the view of China’s International Media which is multifaceted. Secondly the vernacular Chinese view which is pro china and dismissive and denigrative of…
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WILL BALUCHISTAN SECEDE?
Will Baluchistan secede? There is a probability. The state of affairs in Baluchistan is pretty severe. The Pakistan Army does not control the Night! The writ is the state does not extend to all parts of the province. A sure sign of major problems. However w/o the province, Pakistan itself will not survive. The Pakistan…
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XI’S PANIC U TURN TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY
Xi Jinpings turn to the Private industry is almost dramatic. After all he had wrecked the ed-tech , fintech and construction industry 3-4 years back. It had then set back China by 2-3 tn USD. The fact that he has to turn back to the private players including Jack Ma whom he had banished indicates…
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Myanmar’s Endless Turmoil
Lt Gen PC Nair gives a clear insight of the civil war which is going on in Myanmar. The Tatmadaw is down but not out. The rebels are upbeat but not in full control. The Chinese are playing both sides and consolidating their interests. Drugs and arms smuggling are rampant. The spillover effect on Manipur…
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WILL THERE BE PEACE IN UKRAINE? IS USA THROWING IN THE TOWEL?
The good thing about the meeting in Riyadh was that USA and Russia started speaking about ending the Ukraine war. However the US team appeared to be focussed on achieving a ceasefire and Russia was seeking a larger settlement with a maximalist position. USA also seems to be putting the cart before the horse by…
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A New World Order & Changing Power Dynamics by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
The global landscape is marked by dynamic shifts and uncertainty, as traditional geopolitical alliances and power structures undergo significant transformation. This evolving order presents challenges and opportunities,especially for historically marginalised nations seeking a greater voice in global affairs. Departing from established norms offers a chance to create more equitable and inclusive governance, fostering stability and…
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HYBRID AND OTHER CROSS BORDER THREATS : A REVIVAL FROM PAKISTAN WITH BANGLADESH
There are indications that Pakistan is not only keeping the pot boiling but is attempting to increase the cross border hybrid tempo. There are small pinpricks like celebrating the Kashmir Solidaity Day with a Hamas representative, visits ion an ISI senior officer to Rangpur, LOC violation, and so on. However when seen in the larger…
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Negotiating The Trump Trap
Lt Gen KJ Singh (R) brings clarity to India’s defence import scenario in the context of India US Defence Cooperation as a result of our PMs recent visit to USA. This was one of the best discussions I have held on Gunners Shot on India’s opportunities and pitfalls in capability building and defence imports in…
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TRUMP – DEFENCE DEALS – F35- MISSILES
Mr Sanjay Dixit and I had wide ranging talk on India USA , Russia, China and Technology. The start of US Russia talks indicate that the global order is changing at great pace. India needs to be tuned into it. India & USA need to be on the same page to deal with China. Any…
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IMPRESSIONS FROM ISRAEL
Lt Gen Satish Dua (R) gives an in-depth view of his trip to Israel and his interaction with victims of the Oct 07 atrocity, Israeli soldiers and an hostage freed from Hamas. He also paints the picture of a nation determined to find an elusive peace with its neighbours but unable to do so. He…
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