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The Global Power Matrix
In this video Brig Arun Sahgal and I discuss the outlines of the global power matrix and the dynamics at play. We set the stage for the focussed discussions to follow in the series. The QnA session is getting more interesting by the day. Other posts in the Global Power Matrix series
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India’s Rise in Geopolitics
Mr Sanjay Dixit and I had a dialogue on many aspects of India’s rise. We discussed the Indo Pacific concept, NATO plus and other issues. The questions were good in the QnA session.
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An Update and Open Hour
The update was about the fallout of the Ukraine war and forthcoming events. The question hour was long and detailed. Lot of Questions and good ones too.
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The Chinese Hurry to Nowhere by Lt Gen PR Shankar (R)
Xi Jinping wants to be a global statesman and the tallest leader in China putting Mao and Deng in the pale. Published in The Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/the-chinese-hurry-to-nowhere/3122516/ Post-covid China is going through a ‘crisis of success’ which was generated over the past three decades. There is imminence of failure ahead. The gravity defying growth…
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China : The Hype of Rise Vs The Reality of Decline
In this Peek Into Everyday China I have examined the hype of Chinese rise based on its technology vis a vis the reality of its economic decline which is becoming more apparent as days pass. Pretty happy that my predictions are coming true!
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China’s Military in Space
I had a wonderful panel discussion with Akshaya, Gautam and Elizabeth who are research interns at the Chennai Centre for China Studies. It was really heart warming that our youngsters can go into great details and are taking a lot of interest on study of China. This is a must see for many people. Reaffirms…
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Pakistani Generals : Nation Breakers
I had a discussion with Tahir Gora on Tag TV on Pakistani Generals and how they are nation breakers whereas India Army builds the nation. See the video and judge for yourself.
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China’s Tibet Policy
This discussion with Ms Apa Lhamo, a Tibetan scholar with CCAS was revealing. She outlined in great detail as to how China is erasing Tibetan culture completely in a systematic manner. Xi’s methods and business of sinicisation of Tibet is diabolical to the extent that Hitler has a lot to learn from him wherever he…
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Bangladesh : A Perspective
Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan(R) and I had a discussion on Bangladesh as part of the neighbourhood series. it was clear headed discussion on the issues which matter between India and Bangladesh. The major issue which emerged was that India has to take Bangladesh along in its development. India can not rise if its neighbourhood is…
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China’s Food (In)Security
This session on China’s food insecurity was educative and gave deep insights into the actual issues regarding China’s food security. It explains why China remains insecure despite having achieved food sufficiency in basic grains. Very enlightening talk by Mr Balasubramaniam based on his research. Questions were very good and tough. In fact slowly, the QnA…
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