Category: REGIONAL
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Bangladesh : Shape of Things to Come
Mr Sree Iyer and I had a detailed discussion on the current situation in Bangladesh, interests of other states and how things are evolving in the region. Very clearly, the regime change in Bangladesh is due to internal schisms aggravated by external power plays which has no quick fix solutions. The road ahead is long…
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ROLE OF EXTERNAL PLAYERS IN BANGLADESH
The political upheaval in Bangladesh seems organic from one point of view . However there are external players who have been active in this milieu who have aided and abetted this political coup due to their interests. Maj Gen R Narayanan (R) , Mr Sanjay Dixit and self discuss the various angles involved and where…
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BANGLADESH ON THE BOIL : IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA
This webinar was a no nonsense discussion with professionals of the highest order who know Bangladesh well and have dealt with crisis situations. More importantly their grip on the topic was firm. They focussed on different aspects of the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh. One thing is clear. The road ahead is hazy and it…
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TURMOIL IN BANGLADESH
The turmoil in Bangladesh is disconcerting to India to say the least. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza and I were to initially discuss POK. However seeing the developments in Bangladesh we had a free and frank discussion on the evolving situation. Very clearly while there are internal factors at work in Bangladesh. The role of external…
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The Karakhan Manifesto and China’s Salami Slicing of Russia!
In 2005 it was bilaterally decided that the Bolshoy Ussuriysky island would be split in half and the border would run in its centre Published on July 29, 2024 13:12 IST in The Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-the-karakhan-manifesto-and-chinas-salami-slicing-of-russia-3567696/ By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R) On 28 August 2023, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a…
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Escalation in West Asia
Mr Sanjay Dixit and I had a detailed discussion on the various issues and angles involved in the targeted killing of the HAMAS chief in Tehran. We also did some crystal gazing as to how this conflict can escalate and what shape it will take further. Tough days ahead.
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What Makes Israel Fight On?
This was a very interesting webinar. Many perspective of the West Asian crisis were discussed and what makes Israel fight on against all odds was dissected in detail. The targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh was also discussed in detail. The overall scene is bleak. The crisis is all set to escalate.
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China’s Salami Slicing of the Russian Border – Karakhan Manifesto
China has commenced its salami slicing of its border with Russia. It now has started laying claim to almost the entire outer Manchuria based on a manufactured story which the Karakhan Manifesto contains. sounds mysterious? See the video…it has ramifications for us.
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WEST ASIAN OVERVIEW
Ambassador Anil Trigunayat presented his latest book and his motivation to write it. Thereafter he gave out a detailed view of what is happening in West Asia . It was an overview as also a basic idea of what is happening in each nation in the region. It gave terrific clarity to the often confusing…
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India Nepal Relations : Bridging Borders
Congratulations to Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R) on release of his book Bridging Borders . In this podcast he presents a strong case for improving India Nepal relations based on some fundamental common sense and sound strategic logic. In the course of his presentation, it comes across clearly that he has put his heart into…
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