Category: Regional and Neighbourhood
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Bangladesh : A Perspective
Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan(R) and I had a discussion on Bangladesh as part of the neighbourhood series. it was clear headed discussion on the issues which matter between India and Bangladesh. The major issue which emerged was that India has to take Bangladesh along in its development. India can not rise if its neighbourhood is…
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China Looming Large in the Neighbourhood
This was the ninth episode of the China Challenge series. In this episode, Maj Gen G Murali (R) explains about China’s large foot print in our neighbourhood. His explanation of Chinese expansionism is intellectual in nature and provides a different approach to the normal thinking. It provides an insight into Chinese behaviour and compulsions. Strategic…
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Where is Myanmar Headed?
This was a top class discussion with Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R). We covered all bases. It was converted into a great show by searching questions from Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and Maj Gen Shammi Raj (R) who participated in the show. We are thankful to them to have made it convenient to watch…
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The Afghanistan Trail on CASA Dialogues
Lt Gen K J Singh (R) and I had a great conversation on Afghanistan. It was an education for me. He is as knowledgeable about the country as he was when he wrote his outstanding dissertation on Afghanistan during our Higher Command Course. A comment from the audience says it all : Impressively comprehensive discussion…
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CASA Dialogues : Counter The Dragon in Nepal and Bhutan
Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (r) and I had a great conversation on Nepal and Bhutan and as to how to counter the Chinese influence there. It was an in-depth discussion on core issues. Worth your while to go through it. It was educative for me.
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China’s Influence in Africa : A Discussion
In this video, Aadi and I discuss the Chinese influence in Africa, how it is changing and the opportunities India has to regain its footing
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Interaction With John Helmer on Ukraine War
John Helmer is a Moscow based journalist with long experience in Russian affairs. His portal – Dances with Bears is @ johnhelmer.net . When he approached me for my views on certain aspects of the Ukrainian War, I readily agreed. He came up with some perceptive questions which I have attempted to answer to the…
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Neighbourhood Watch : China’s Destabilising Footprint
Aadi and I discuss how china is making attempts to destabilise India’s neighbourhood
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India’s Neighbourhood Crisis : A Discussion
Aadi and I had a discussion on India’s neighbourhood and the developing crises in the countries surrounding us. The Q&A session was very interesting.
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A Neighbourhood Review With Aadi Achint
Aadi and I discussed our neighbourhood after a long time. Our neighbourhood is volatile and we need to be alive to it as also respond accordingly. Interesting talk with interesting questions.