Category: INDIA’S STRATEGIC OUTLOOK
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Lessons From the IPKF Operations in Sri Lanka
Those who ignore their history are consigned to repeat it. The IPKF operations in Sri Lanka are now conveniently forgotten by our military and political establishment. It is as if those three years never existed in our military history. In my opinion, the sojourn in SriLanka was the crucible of fire through which the Indian…
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BEYOND THE FACADE : CHINESE ANALYSIS OF PM MODI’S REMARKS
PM Modi’s remarks on relationship with China during the Lex Freidman podcast was statesman like. It has drawn some appreciation from Chinese official media. However when one looks behind the facade, the Chinese reaction has been negative. The Chinese on the whole feel that our PM’s outreach is more to do with a weak India…
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THE NEW WORLD ACCORDING TO TRUMP
A meaningful webinar on how Trump is shaping the world disorder! He is destroying the existent rules based world order based on international institutions. It is being replaced with disorder based on isolation and deglobalistaion. Each country has to look out for itself. There are no single set of rules which will guide us in…
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UKRAINE AND BANGLADESH WARS : A POLITICO MILITARY COMPARISON
What are the lessons that can be drawn from the 1971 India Pakistan war which the Russians could have applied in the Ukraine war? This was the question which triggered this analysis. There are eerie similarities between these wars. Political objectives, planning considerations, preparation, training , soldiery, weather, terrain and more are comparable. While there were many things…
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Chinese Views of India US Relations
China is pretty focussed and is closely monitoring where the India USA relationship is heading. I have outlined the CHINESE VIEWS OF INDIA US RELATIONS from three different perspectives and platforms. Firstly the view of China’s International Media which is multifaceted. Secondly the vernacular Chinese view which is pro china and dismissive and denigrative of…
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WILL BALUCHISTAN SECEDE?
Will Baluchistan secede? There is a probability. The state of affairs in Baluchistan is pretty severe. The Pakistan Army does not control the Night! The writ is the state does not extend to all parts of the province. A sure sign of major problems. However w/o the province, Pakistan itself will not survive. The Pakistan…
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A New World Order & Changing Power Dynamics by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
The global landscape is marked by dynamic shifts and uncertainty, as traditional geopolitical alliances and power structures undergo significant transformation. This evolving order presents challenges and opportunities,especially for historically marginalised nations seeking a greater voice in global affairs. Departing from established norms offers a chance to create more equitable and inclusive governance, fostering stability and…
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TRUMP – DEFENCE DEALS – F35- MISSILES
Mr Sanjay Dixit and I had wide ranging talk on India USA , Russia, China and Technology. The start of US Russia talks indicate that the global order is changing at great pace. India needs to be tuned into it. India & USA need to be on the same page to deal with China. Any…
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Gwadar’s Reality : Pakistan’s Dubai or China’s Overseas Command HQ?
Gwadar has been touted as the Jewel in the crown of CPEC. Pakistan hyped up Gwadar as its Dubai which will revive its fortunes and make it a great power. Lot of plans were made and announced in 2013. Billions of dollars have been sunk in to build an unused port and an unused airport.…
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TRUMP’S AMERICA 2.0 : WHAT CAN INDIA EXPECT?
USA is changing with a lot of internal churn and Trump’s transactional approach. Its approach and attitude to global affairs is changing very significantly. The three ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia and Western Pacific will however continue to fester despite whatever Trump says or does. India will do well to re-evaluate its options and…
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