Category: PLA SERIES
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China ‘Tightens Screws’ On Its Military; Stringent Rules For Top PLA Commanders Harsher Than Mao Era
OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) The Eurasian Times @https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-tightens-screws-on-military-stringent-social/ The dictum in the Communist Party of China from the days of Mao was that the Party must control the Gun. All leaders, past and present have endeavoured that the PLA is kept under political check. Xi Jinping has taken this dictum to a new…
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The PLA Marine Corps (PLANMC) by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
An Op Ed in The Eurasian Times @ https://www.eurasiantimes.com/chinas-has-formidable-marine-corps-but-plas/ China Has A Formidable Marine Corps But PLA’s UN Peace-Keeping Fiasco Shows It’s Not Battle-Hardened The PLA Marine Corps (PLANMC) is a vital cog in Xi Jinping’s dream of establishing a Sino-centric world order as he builds the strongest military in the world. He is striving…
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China’s ‘Lethal & Shadowy’ PLA SSF by Lt Gen PR Shankar (R)
Also published in The Eurasian Times @ https://www.eurasiantimes.com/lethal-shadowy-chinas-plas-ssf-celebrates-8-years/amp/ The People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLASSF) was established on December 31, 2015, as the fifth Service of PLA, equivalent to the Army Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force. It is very shadowy and lethal and hence needs more significant understanding. The PLASSF is central to…
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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…
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ANALYSIS OF THE PLA ROCKET FORCES
This is an in-depth analysis go the PLA Rocket Forces. The rocket force is virtually the jewel in the crown of China . Terrific for deterrence. However its use and efficacy in actual battle will be limited. If China hopes to win wars with this force, then it is for a surprise.
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PLARF – China’s Rocket Force Plagued By Poor Quality, Corruption; Bulk Of Missiles May Never See Action
OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) in The Eurasian Times China places great importance on the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF). It is equivalent to China’s Army, Navy, and Air Force. The PLARF is to enhance its “credible and reliable nuclear deterrence and counterattack capabilities, strengthening intermediate and long-range precision strike forces, and…
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China’s PLA Plagued By 6 ‘New’ Incapabilities That Could Cause Its Eventual Downfall: Ex-Indian General
OPED by Lt Gen. PR Shankar (Retired) in The Eurasian Times Xi Jinping is betting on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to deliver the goods to China. He believes that a strong military is required if China is to be a superpower. PLA is his global enforcer to establish a Sino-centric world order and wreak…
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The End of China’s 100 Year Marathon – Blunt Military
The PLA was the sharp edge of Chinese comprehensive national power. It was supposed to herald the march of China as the undisputed superpower. However it is now coming to light that the PLA is not quite as sharp as it was supposed to be. It is a blunt military which actually limits Chinese power.…
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PLA Purged and Flawed
Purges in the PLA are endemic. This is probably the third or fourth round of purges Xi Jinping is carrying out. The recent purges in the PLA is different from the old ones since it raises questions about the corruption in the PLARF and the overall quality of equipment in the PLA. The question at…
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An Analysis of PLA Weaknesses
The PLA is a formidable force with a lot of weaknesses. if these weaknesses are factored in, It can be defeated. As simple as that. Watch it in parts. If you are a professional …do not miss it..which ever country you are from….
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