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Future of POK
This discussion with Tahir Gora on the future of POK was intuitive to say the least. What came out was that the fortunes of Pakistan are irreversibly on the down slope and the unrepresented people of POK including those in Gilgit Baltistan are completely disaffected and disillusioned with their status. More importantly they have realised…
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Russia China Ties and Impact on India
Tahir Gora and I had an informed discussion on the deepening Russia China ties and its impact on India. In this discussion Tahir Gora put some very interesting questions to me and I surprised myself with the way I handled the topic. It was a very wholesome and wideranging discussion.
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Military Technologies of the Century and Applicability in Battle
In this episode I have explained the Military Technologies which will dominate this century and how they will be applied in battle. This is largely based on the ongoing conflicts.
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Rise of Rockets and Missiles in Conflicts By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
New Delhi, IndiaWritten By: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)Updated: May 18, 2024, 03:47 PM IST Published in WION News @ https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/rise-of-rockets-and-missiles-in-conflicts-722719 STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict indicated how conventional wars will be fought using rockets, missiles, drones, and artillery. While its highlight was the extensive use of drones to complement conventional artillery, it also featured…
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A Neighbourhood Scan
India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy is under strain with relations with our neighbours going through ups and downs. This is due to many factors- internal to the country, issues with India and the omnipresence of China. In case India is to emerge as a power of consequence, it needs to take its neighbours along in its…
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A CONVERSATION ON GLOBAL HOTSPOTS
Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) and I had a fantastic conversation on the global hotspots which are occupying the strategic space. We spoke of POJK, Iran , Gaza, Ukraine and Taiwan. These are long term issues which dont have a definite end and will remain heightened for a long time. The global strategic scenario will…
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Disaster Management in India
The best time to discuss and prepare for a disaster is before it happens. It is in this context that Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) and I embarked on this topic. In this episode Lt Gen Hasnain (R), with his vast experience, explains how disaster management in India has come of age in many ways…
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Retaking POK
The recent protests and unrest in POK made headlines in India. There was widespread speculation and debate whether POK was finally seeking to break away from Pakistan. The answer is NO at this time. However the trajectory of discontent in POK is upwards exponentially with Pakistan having no answers. When one sees it across other…
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India Nepal Relations : Bridging Borders
Congratulations to Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R) on release of his book Bridging Borders . In this podcast he presents a strong case for improving India Nepal relations based on some fundamental common sense and sound strategic logic. In the course of his presentation, it comes across clearly that he has put his heart into…
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Siliguri Corridor : Vulnerability , Reality or Hype?
Lt Gen K J Singh (R) gave out a very detailed idea about the Siliguri corridor and the issues involved. We all link the Siliguri corridor to its vulnerability to any attack by China , however very few realise that it offers much greater potential for development and internal strength. It is a major international…
Gunners Shot 