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  • Gunners Shot Tech

    I have started a new tech channel called Gunners Shot Tech. In this channel I will cover trends in military and emerging disruptive technologies. You may like to subscribe to it @ http://www.youtube.com/@GunnersShotTech-jl6gp

  • An Update and Open Hour

    In this update, I have outlined the continued weakness in China and also explained in detail about the strategic importance of Maldives and the evolving situation. The open hour was indeed great. Lots of questions and interesting ones too.

  • Emerging Trends in Regulating Technology

    As new technologies emerge, the AI revolution gets underway and as social is on the verge of a major disruption, countries are taking measures to protect themselves and their interests. Each country has instituted a different set of regulations to harness and limit the effect of the oncoming disruptions. India has also put in place…

  • Critical Aspects of Security and Defence of India

    The discussion with Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) was strategic and futuristic. The main issues which the COAS touched upon during his media interaction were discussed in detail. However our discussion indicated that the traditional two and a half front scenario is changing. In our opinion there is a need to re-evaluate this formulation. It is…

  • Bangladesh and Beyond

    Bangladesh beyond the recently held elections is going to be a complex situation for India to navigate. Lt Gen K J Singh (R) gave out a comprehensive exposition covering various nuances of Bangladesh, India-Bangladesh relations and India’s interests in the region. His cool and composed manner of narration was simply outstanding. The questions posed to him were…

  • Sinicisation of An Ancient Civilisation

    Claude Arpi and I had a discussion on how Tibet is being Sinicised. When Buddha is being replaced by Xi Jinping it is clear that the situation has gone beyond normal. Claude Arpi outlines with his customary simplicity and depth of knowledge as to how China is changing Tibet into a clone of its own…

  • Purges in the PLA : Is Xi Jinping Under Threat

    Xi Jinping’s purges have increased dramatically. The widespread purges encompass all walks of life – finance, healthcare, railways, logistics and et al. The PLA has come in for special treatment. The political purges have a special significance. All the purges can’t be all about corruption alone. Combine this various rumours which keep coming out, like…

  • AI & DATA FUSION IN MULTI DOMAIN OPERATIONS

    In this video, we have explored as to how AI can be put to use to fuse data from multiple sources to produce a holistic picture in multi domain operations. This is the future and one needs to get their hands dirty if we have to stay in the game. I hope those who want…

  • INDIAN WAR STRATEGISTS

    This is an attempt at deciphering India’s war systems and strategies. Col Channan (R) and I discussed Hari Singh Nalwa, Shivaji Maharaj and the Chola dynasty. What comes though is that ‘Hybrid’ is an old and established form of Indian warfare. Indian Maritime and expeditionary endeavours preceded us by 1500 years when the Angkor Wat…

  • PROJECT SAMBANDH: WELFARE OF NOK OF PHYSICAL CASUALTIES OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL

    This is a special video. Fifth in this series. Col Vembu Shankar SC (R) is running Project SAMBANDH single handed lt. He reaches out to NOK of physical casualties of armed forces personnel. This is his story and endeavour. In my opinion this story should go down to every man and his family who wears…