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India’s Changing Equations in Global Flux
Had a fascinating discussion with Brig Arun Sahgal (R). We covered a wide canvas beginning with the Contours of Global Order as it reshapes itself. Aspects covered were wars and major disruptions, China – US strategic competition, and emerging power alignments in the Indo – Pacific. Dwelt upon the knotty India – US equations, present…
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China’s Decline is Now Official
The PLA Daily recently declared that China can do with less than 5% GDP Growth and that China needs to abandon ‘Worship of Speed’. Superficially it appears as if the CCP is preparing the Chinese people to accept lower growth rates. However the problem is deeper. This is the beginning of the official decline of…
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IMPLICATIONS OF THE FALL OF SYRIA
Asad has fled and there is a great change of scene in Syria. However the scene is not clear. Syrian history is such that, peace will not come easily to this land. Whatever happens now in Syria will reorder the WestAsian landscape. It will also have implications on the global geopolitical order including the conflicts…
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The Privileges of Command
Command of a unit is the most important assignment and a sacred responsibility given to an officer in the Indian Army. It has many facets and has no equal. In many respects and situations the Commanding Officer is the judge jury and excecutioner. His powers are awesome. With great power comes great responsibility. Hence command…
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Nepal’s Drift To China
Nepal’s drift towards China is palpable. While the situation is not alarming , every time KP Sharma Oli comes to power , he takes an additional step to go towards China. That is concerning. India must have a long term policy to deal with Nepal which is based on people to people relationship which can…
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WOMAN OFFICERS IN COMMAND
Woman officers in command in the Army is a a trending topic these days. While many may have views about it, the fact is that it affects the health of the Army and as an extension the security of the nation. Those who have commented have done so from many viewpoints. However there is a…
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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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