Category: INDIA’S STRATEGIC OUTLOOK
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Turbulent 2024
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) and I discussed the turbulence one can foresee in 2024. Wars, tensions, chokepoints, elections , climate change and disasters will create global turbulence in food security, energy security and supply chain disruptions throughout 2024.
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Pak Intent, Alleged HR Violations and High Officer Casualties in J&K
Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) and I had a discussion in detail on the current state of affairs in J&K. The Pakistan intent is pretty clear. It is to carry out high profile ambushes and killings to keep the proxy war fire going with extremely well trained terrorists using the difficult terrain astride Pir Panjals. Their intent…
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India’s Strategic Choices
2023 was a good year for India. Our economy performed. Our diplomacy was good. Our middle power position and posturing was successful. 2024 might be a different kettle of fish. The war in West Asia is expanding. The tensions in East Asia and South China Sea are on the up. Our neigbourhood is simmering with…
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Global Geopolitical Futures
Thie discussion with Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) was simply into the future. You will have to hear him to understand the what is coming ahead.
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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.
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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.
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China-Russia &The West : Where Does India Stand?
This CASA dialogue was rich in content. The speakers were simply outstanding in their thought processes. As India rises, there is an undeniable need for us to navigate the highs and low winds which blow from great power competition . India must also be conscious of the fact that the denomination of great power competition…
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