Category: Regional and Neighbourhood
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Israel Hamas War : Military Technology in Battle
This discussion with Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) covered a wide canvas. We started with an update , covered the technology aspects and discussed the problems and dilemma’s being faced by Israel as it is on the verge of going into Gaza.
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Israel Hamas War : Third Week Review
As the war enters its third week, Israel has shown signs that it is just about venturing into the Gaza Strip with a prelimnary raid. There is a long way to go in this war which is going badly for Israel. Lt Gen I S Singha (R) with his on ground knowledge highlights various facets…
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Israel Hamas War : An Update
The Israel Hamas War has moved marginally forward with humanitarian issues holding centerstage. The military incursion into Gaza is still awaited. The clashes with Hezbollah are on the up. Unrest in the West Bank is also on the rise. In all this one thing which is emerging clearly is that everyone talks of Palestine cause…
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Hamas Israel War : Far Reaching Consequences
The far reaching consequences of the Israel Hamas war were discussed in detail in this webinar. The speakers were great and their ideas were to the point and brought clarity to the situation. There are huge takeaways of this war for India. As a first step India needs to be proactive in its approach to…
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Israel Hamas War : A Review
Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) and I carried out a review of the Israel Hamas war which went beyond the normal and examined the local and geopolitical aspects which are emerging in this conflict. More importantly, we examined the challenges posed to India. The issues at hand are that India needs to be nimble footed…
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Israel Hamas War: An Update and Open QnA Hour
In this update I have outlined the broad methods Israel can apply in its ground incursion and the problems involved. A very interesting QnA session.
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Israel Hamas War : India Specific Issues
Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) and I discussed issues specific to India in the Israel Hamas War. This war is going to be drawn out and complicated. This video crystal gazes to see where the conflict is going and the prospects of a larger West Asia conflagration. India’s stand on terror and Palestine was also…
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Is Maldives Going Out of Our Grasp?
Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (R) and I had a crisp and short discussion on Maldives and the situation there after the recent elections. It emerged that the new Prime Minister might have used an anti India plank for political purposes, but might not actually be so. Maldivian dependance on India is far too much for…
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Israel Hamas War : What Lies Ahead
Lt Gen I S Singha (R) very clearly explained the messy situation in this war. In the later part of the discussion, the General came into his own with his personal experience and on ground knowledge. He highlighted the complexities involved in the operation which Israel is about to undertake. What became clear was that…
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Rethink Agniveers
Israel-Hamas war: India must rethink Agniveer, women in combat, says Army veteran Lt. Gen Shankar draws examples from the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars while explaining why India must change the Agniveer Scheme which was launched in 2022. Put the women officers in every other combat duty, but don’t expose them at the front lines. I…

