Category: India
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CHINA’S INDIA DILEMMA
As much as we talk about Chinese assertion and offensive posturing against India, there is a reciprocal view emerging. Off late news of India has been on the increase in Chinese media. An analysis of these media articles reveals that China faces an India dilemma. In their thinking they now have to look over their…
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Chanakya Defence Dialogues : Bridging National Security With Growth and Development
I participated in a panel chaired by the VCOAS. The panelists were knowledgeable and mature. I gave my thoughts on the relationship between national security and development.
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Chanakya Defence Dialogues : Fireside Chat between COAS and Palki Sharma
The fireside chat between the COAS and Miss Palki Sharma was very good. Worth watching and listening to what the COAS had to spell out. Lot of clarity in his thought process.
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Life Under Fire : A General Reminisces
Lt Gen Satish Dua , Lt Gen Ata Hasnain and i discussed the landmark events in Kashmir extensively in this book discussion. This book is unique since it narrates the intertwined events in the life of Lt Gen Satish Dua and a highly decorated terrorist turned soldier who served co terminously in Kashmir. Terrific book.
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The Story of Indian Warfare
Col Ajay Singh (R) lays out the story of Indian Warfare through the ages with a lot of passion and conviction. The canvas is large and extremely well covered. simply outstanding. Must see for every Indian.
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A Geostrategic Roundup and Open House
This is the first of series on current and strategic affairs primarily to assist aspirants of DSSC. Will be of help to aspirants of other exams too. Every Sunday, I will cover important topics as under 1 st Sunday – Regional Issues and India’s Neighbourhood. 2nd Sunday – International Issues 3 rd Sunday – National…
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The Pivots of India’s Startegic Autonomy
Ambassador Anil Trigunayat gave a clear cut understanding of how India exercises Strategic Autonomy by being an important pillar of both the QUAD and BRICs. India is reshaping the global narratives with the Trust and Reliability factor it has with most nations. An important factor which came up in the discussion is that while a…
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China’s Perception of The Border Problem
We have a clear idea about what we think of our border problem with China is. However we need to understand what China thinks of the border issues related to India and its larger stance. It is only then that we should go ahead with investments from China. We might be compromising on certain core…
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GEOPOLITICAL WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY – TIME FOR INDIA TO LEVERAGE GROWTH
Every one talks that India is living in a tough neighbourhood and had to walk a fine line and balance multiple interests. While that may be so, there is a huge window of opportunity opening up. After all in every period of adversity lies an opportunity. That is the sum total of the discussion in…
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MENDING INDIA USA FENCES
Mr Sree Iyer and I discussed the frayed India USA relationship and why it needs mending. Fundamentally if China is to be contained as per the Indo Pacific Strategy, there is no choice but for India and USA to cooperate. In this context there is a greater need for India and USA not to act…
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