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  • How Middle Powers Sustain Balance Of Power In Global Conflicts Involving US, China by Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)

    DEFENCE.CAPITAL ON DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) By Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) Conventional wars between states have returned with a vengeance. The wars between Ukraine and Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and  Israel and Palestine/Hamas are prominent among them. In addition, there have been civil wars, coups, and ethnic strife in the Sahel region of Africa.…

  • Time to Modify The Agniveer Scheme

    Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia (R) and i had a professional discussion on the Agniveer scheme. It is quite clear now that the scheme was implemented in a hurry. It needs modification. There are loose ends which adversely affect operational ability, individual aspirations, national aims and diplomatic relations. The faster the modification better. Ideal to implement…

  • Chinese Cognitive Warfare to Influence Forthcoming Presidential  Elections in Taiwan

    News of an ‘escape rehearsal’ by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and evacuation drills for U.S. citizens in the event of a Chinese invasion has also been making rounds. By Lt Gen P R Shankar Published in The Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-chinese-cognitive-warfare-to-influence-forthcoming-presidential-elections-in-taiwan-3346067/ Presidential elections in Taiwan are scheduled on 13 Jan 2024. China has mounted a…

  • Pre Retirement Concerns of Faujis

    This is the second episode in the Armed Forces Personnel Welfare Series. In this episode we have dwelt l upon the preretirement concerns of all Armed Forces Personnel. This is a series in Hindi which we started for all armed forces personnel, their NOK, Veer Naris and Agniveers whether they are serving or retired. Please…

  • India Marching Ahead

    Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) gave a fantastic exposition of how India is marching ahead as also the pitfalls in the path ahead. He was at his best. Make your own judgement after listening to him.

  • Xi Jinping’s Uphill Run

    In this Peek Into Everyday China , I have examined the Chinese state of affairs from many perspectives. There is only one way for the Chinese system to go – Up Hill . Xi Jinping’s struggles have only started. The hill is getting only steeper by the day!

  • IS A REVIEW OF AGNIVEER SCHEME NEEDED?

    This was a joint broadcast with Mr Sree Iyer of P Gurus. I gave out in detail as to why the Agniveer Scheme needs a review and modification. The faster it is done the better it is.

  • Endgame Ukraine and Beyond

    There is no doubt that everyone is suffering from an Ukrainian Fatigue. Ajay Singh (R) and I discussed if there was endgame in sight for Ukraine. If so what are the scenarios which can evolve. It was an interesting discussion with many thoughtful questions.

  • PLA’s Military Strategy and Guidance : A Historical Perspective by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)

    Published also in The Eurasian Times as an oped : US Military’s ‘Three Superiorities’ Hold China’s PLA At Bay; Shock On Himalayan Border Exposed Its Flaw The national interests of a country provide the guidance for its military strategy. Invariably these interests are a derivative of  the core interests enshrined in its constitution duly blended with its…

  • ARMED FORCES WELFARE SERIES : THE NEED FOR RETIREMENT PLANNING

    This is a new series from Gunners Shot. Many of our men have approached me for programs on welfare. Hence I am staring this with Mrs Anupama Bhargava who is a certified financial planner. Please send this to your friends in the armed forces including units types.