Category: India
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Failed Five and Centrality of India by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
In November 2020 , the initial wave of the Wuhan Virus had abated. The global leadership was under debate. The world was recovering from its ill effects. At that time, I had written an article titled THE GLOBAL ORDER IS BROKEN! LONG LIVE THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER! . In that article, I had written, among other things that…
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Reducing Dependence On Russia Through Aatmanirbharta by Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)
Also Published @ First Post POSER TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON RUSSIA, WE MUST BE ATMANIRBHAR TO BE ATMANIRBHAR, WE MUST REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON RUSSIA THIS CHICKEN AND EGG STORY NEEDS A WAY OUT! India is walking a geopolitical tight rope ever since it abstained thrice from voting in UN against Russian aggression. In effect, it is…
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Attaining Strategic Independence Through Atmanirbharta By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Ukraine was dependent on others. From having the potential of being a strong and prosperous nation it chose to let its strengths go to seed. Its people are suffering the misery of war since it did not build up its national capabilities or prepare adequately to defend itself. Irrespective of the outcome of this conflict,…
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Chinese Information Operations : Here and Now by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
One of my articles and associated video, posted on social media was not getting normal traction and views. The other day the posts of a prominent writer on strategic affairs and national security were disappearing. Not surprisingly, both articles were critical of China. We came to know what was happening by chance when we compared notes. I nosed…
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Where is India’s Second CDS? by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
AMUL’S CONGRATULATORY AD ON INDIA’S FIRST CDS Late Gen Bipin Rawat was a determined and resolute driver of Theatrisation and Jointness, even if it meant ruffling some reluctant feathers. He was also very clear that the way forward was Atmanirbharta and was a very committed driver of indigenization. He was at the forefront in rendering…
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The Army Needs a Serious Rethink By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
The Financial Express, reported that the capital budget allocation for the Indian Army has reduced from Rs 36, 481.90 to Rs 32,102 crore ( down by 12.2%). Even worse, Indian Army was able to spend just around 40% of its allocated budget. During the mid-year review itself the Army’s capital budget had been reduced. The…
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India's Complex Strategic Environment By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
This is a talk given at the ONE DAY SECURITY DIALOGUE – 2022 jointly organised by the Chennai Centre for China Studies & National Maritime Foundation on 29 Jan 2022. India is a civilisational power with deep rooted cultural values. It sits at the crossroads of global maritime flows due to its dominant location in the Indian Ocean…
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Challenges Confronting the Indian Army in the New Decade By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Originally Published @ Financial Express On the Army Day, it is a matter of pride to place on record the great contribution that the Indian Army has made in protecting and building the nation. India would not have been the thriving democracy and the rising nation it is but for the hard work and sacrifices…
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2022 : THE YEAR OF PROMISE by Lt Gen PR Shankar (R)
Gunners Shot wishes you and you family a very happy and prosperous 2022 designed by Sudha @ Pansandspaces.com 2022 is a year of great promise for all of us. The enigma is that what will it take India to realize this promise. If the Virus is under control anywhere in the world at present, it…
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LEVERAGING ANTI CHINA SENTIMENT TOWARDS STRATEGIC AUTONOMY BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (R)
INDIA Originally published by Firstpost. @ https://www.firstpost.com/india/time-for-india-to-leverage-global-anti-china-sentiment-towards-strategic-autonomy-10222961.html Time for India to leverage global anti-China sentiment towards strategic autonomy Today, China with its assertive attitude is virtually frightening away investors. If India fails to grab this opening, there will be no alternative for investors but to go back to China PR ShankarDecember 20, 2021 09:32:05 IST Representational image.…
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