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DOES TECHNOLOGY WIN WARS
Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I examined if technology does win wars. The answer is simple . Technology on its own does not win wars as can be seen in Ukraine and Gaza. However technology has changed the way wars are being fought. New technology and conventional weapon systems are being synergised to produce…
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AI AND DOMAIN AWARENESS IN BATTLE
The importance of AI in battle is going up by the day. Ai is a major tool in operations, manufacturing, design and maintenance. Most small and cheap technlogies being employed in battle are largely dependent on AI . However AI needs basic inputs and clarity of mind. The world has not yet moved beyond narrow…
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XICONOMICS IN PANIC
Xi Jinping seems to be suddenly discovering that economics matter. He is taking a of lot interest in various economic issues in the run up to the third economic plenum. It appears that he wants to present a picture that all is well in China and that due steps have been taken when he presents…
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Ubiquity of Space in Battle
Space has increasingly become indispensible in the terrestrial battle. In all current conflicts exploitation of space is extensive. The future is tending towards space to space and space to earth battles. However the important issue is that space remains the toughest place to exist. It places extreme demands on technology. What succeeds in space will…
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WEST ASIAN OVERVIEW
Ambassador Anil Trigunayat presented his latest book and his motivation to write it. Thereafter he gave out a detailed view of what is happening in West Asia . It was an overview as also a basic idea of what is happening in each nation in the region. It gave terrific clarity to the often confusing…
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IRAN POST RAISI
Mr Sree Iyer and I discussed Iran and its internal situation after the death of President Raisi. We also discussed how the country is likely to evolve in the future. The issue is that Iran is an important nation for India and we have had a civilisational connect with it. Good relations with Iran are…
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The Rise of Rockets
In this episode I have covered how rockets have become the preferred tools of geopolitical coercion, non state power and conventional battle. I have also explained Hypersonic Weapons in this episode. lastly I have discussed the requirement of a rocket force for India.
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Space : The Ubiquitous Dimension of Military Matters By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Published By CENJOWS in Synergy Feb 2024 Issue Pages 1-13 Space : The Fourth Dimension of War Traditionally wars were fought in three dimensions – land air and sea. As early as the 80’s, it was felt that Space was the fourth and newest military dimension[1]. Military experts began discussing space power, its implications and…
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Small and Cheap Technologies in Battle
Small and Cheap technologies are ruling the roost in battle these days. In this video I give an overview as to how simple day to day technology has made an impact on the battle field in recent conflicts – most notably Ukraine. The thing to understand is that the Cheap and Small technologies are being…
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Chinese Military Drills and The Island Too Far
The Chinese have carried out their naval and air drills around Taiwan for the thud time in a row. There is a pattern emerging in these drills. Will it lead to an attack or a blockade? I doubt. It is more of cognitive warfare in the best traditions of the huff and puff of the…
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