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BANGLADESH ON THE BOIL : IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA
This webinar was a no nonsense discussion with professionals of the highest order who know Bangladesh well and have dealt with crisis situations. More importantly their grip on the topic was firm. They focussed on different aspects of the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh. One thing is clear. The road ahead is hazy and it…
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TURMOIL IN BANGLADESH
The turmoil in Bangladesh is disconcerting to India to say the least. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza and I were to initially discuss POK. However seeing the developments in Bangladesh we had a free and frank discussion on the evolving situation. Very clearly while there are internal factors at work in Bangladesh. The role of external…
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The Karakhan Manifesto and China’s Salami Slicing of Russia!
In 2005 it was bilaterally decided that the Bolshoy Ussuriysky island would be split in half and the border would run in its centre Published on July 29, 2024 13:12 IST in The Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-the-karakhan-manifesto-and-chinas-salami-slicing-of-russia-3567696/ By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R) On 28 August 2023, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a…
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Zorawar : A Discussion
Zorawar – India’s light tank is entering the trials phase. It has been remarkable that the tank has been fleshed out in such quick time frame. However the real issue starts now. Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) and I discussed as to how to take the Army must take full ownership to project forward in…
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Agniveers & Tech Intake In The Armed Forces
In this 1 on 1 with Mr Sree Iyer , I have elucidated the issue of technology in the Armed Forces, intake patterns and hard realities of battle. Expecting an Agninveer to be competent in battle within 4 years by raising intake levels in tech is a fools errand. It is like asking a baby…
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Waynad Relief Operations
The relief operations carried out by the Armed Forces have been highlighted in this video. More importantly the way the Armed Forces and NDMA responded to the situation was very good. It is sad that more than 330 lives have been lost. However the prompt action by the Army has stemmed that loss and relief…
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THE LOST DECADE HAS ARRIVED : JAPAN’S PAST = CHINA’S FUTURE
People talk of the lost decade Japan went through. I have analysed the landmarks of the Lost Decade in this episode and compared them with what is happening in China. In my opinion, China is just entering the Lost Decades. As it declines to enter into its first lost decade, it will be troublesome to…
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Escalation in West Asia
Mr Sanjay Dixit and I had a detailed discussion on the various issues and angles involved in the targeted killing of the HAMAS chief in Tehran. We also did some crystal gazing as to how this conflict can escalate and what shape it will take further. Tough days ahead.
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A Discussion on AFSPA
Mr Sree Iyer and I had a one on one discussion on AFSPA. We spoke of its necessity in disturbed areas, how it is misunderstood and why it should continue.
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What Makes Israel Fight On?
This was a very interesting webinar. Many perspective of the West Asian crisis were discussed and what makes Israel fight on against all odds was dissected in detail. The targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh was also discussed in detail. The overall scene is bleak. The crisis is all set to escalate.
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