Category: India
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India’s Unfolding Security Make Over
Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) and I had a great conversation on the ongoing changes in India’s security paradigm and the way things are moving ahead as we rise. More importantly, we had a discussion on those areas which we need to focus ahead. This was a talk into the future.
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INDIA’S CHANGED OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEFENCE PLANNING
The traditional 2.5 front has changed, wars have become hybrid, the battlefield dynamics have changed and, weapons systems which impact the battle field have changed. In such circumstances our defense planning must also change. Are we anywhere near doing it? Maj Gen R Narayanan (R) and I discussed all the issues connected with all these factors.…
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Indian War Strategists : Zorawar Singh and Lachit Bhorphukan
Col Channan (R) and I discussed the exploits of two military greats of the yore and what they did against odds. Gen Zorawar Singh carried out a military expedition into Tibet defying the elements of nature and maintained his offensive for well over four years to capture areas up to Skardu and the Western Tibetan…
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INDIA USA RELATIONS : NEED FOR A NEW UNDERSTANDING
The global conflict scenario is changing fast and increasingly violent. The global commons are at risk these days. In such circumstances, the requirement is for a greater understanding between India and USA to develop a new architecture in tackling growing threats from the Iran -China-Russia-Pakistan axis as also non state actors. Brig Arun Sahgal and…
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India’s New Two and a Half Front Dilemma
Traditionally it has been acknowledged and understood that India faces a two and a half front scenario. Our national strategies and capability building have been hinged upon this thought. As India rises and the world conflict situation and geopolitical tensions increase in scope and complexity, this strategic formulation also is changing. We need to change…
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IS THE WORLD AT WAR
The world is closer to a war than ever. One thing is leading to the other and the West Asian conflict is slowly but steadily expanding with Pakistan also in the mix. Combine this what’s happening in the tinder box called South China Sea and China. If a conflagration does take place then the world…
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SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE INDIAN ARMY
Recent battles have proven that countries which have better logistics capabilities tend to be at a great advantage in battle. If Russia is still struggling to overcome Ukraine, it is due to its poor logistics when it mattered. In this context, Maj Gen Rajan Kochar (R) explained in detail the nuts and bolts of the…
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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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