Category: India
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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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India Kenya Maritime Cooperation
If India wants to be a leader of the Global South, increasing cooperation and expanding relations with Kenya are a must. Kenya is also important in the context of China – India competition in Africa. The India Kenya Maritime Cooperation which is on the anvil is a golden opportunity for us to enhance our relationship…
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Weaponising The Indus Water Treaty
A complex subject which was simplified by Lt Gen K J Singh(R) as only he can and does ever since I have known him. The best method of weaponising the Indus waters is to just utilise our share of waters as per the treaty. If our centre and states can pull in the same direction…
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Siachen Revisited
Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (R) was the first officer to set foot on Bila Fond la when Siachen was occupied by the Indian Army in a surprise move. He recounts those days. A moving video to relive those times.
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Is There A Spike In The Proxy War?
This episode of CASA dialogues was one on the best on Gunners Shot. Thank you Lt Gens Ata Hasnain, Vinod Bhatia and Satish Dua for your invaluable views. I hope the people concerned heed your words of wisdom.
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Space Force : The New Dimension of Armed Forces
As the use of space increases militarily, there is a requirement to think of a Space Force. USA has already instituted one. China in all probability has one which functions within its Strategic Rocket Force. India must also start thinking of such a force. This is an initial discussion on such a force.
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India Rising
In this joint episode with P Gurus, I have outlined the Rise of India and why it is unstoppable. What is to be done going ahead and the problems it is going to face in its rise have also been highlighted.
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Neighbourhood Focus
There are changes ocurring in the neighbourhood which will impact us tremendously. In this episode Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I took a stock of the changes in the region. India needs to be on the ball with a clear game plan to be able to make our neighbours behave in a manner which…
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Potential and Challenges for the Proposed India- Middle East- Europe Corridor (IMEC) By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Published in the India Foundation Journal Vol IV, Issue 6 @ https://indiafoundation.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Foundation-Journal-Nov-Dec-Issue-2023.pdf pp 8-17 General On 09 Sep 2023, the leaders of the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union entered into an Memorandum of Understanding in order to work together to develop a new India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor[1]. This was announced at the…
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Synergising Military Logistics With National Capabilities
This is the second in the series on Military logistics. Lt Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu (R) gave out a clear picture as to how military logistics can be synergised with National Capabilities. He also gave an overview of our national capabilities which are unfolding. The link to the first of the series is given below.…
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