Category: Strategic and Geopolitical
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A WAR WITHOUT AN END : A DISCUSSION
Aadi and I discuss the Ukraine war which is turning out to be one without an end. This painful war is going to degrade but continue. We discuss the various facets of this degradation in this episode.
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A DISCUSSION ON THE INDO PACIFIC
With the Ukrainian war locked in a static mode, Aadi and I discuss the contours of the Indo Pacific towards which the focus must shift.
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OUTCOMES OF THE LARGER HYBRID WAR IN UKRAINE by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Russia’s eastern offensive commenced on 18 Apr22. It has made very little headway. In over two weeks, Russia has been able to expand its area of control only marginally. It has carried out many air/misile/rocket strikes across the length and breadth of the country to degrade / destroy Ukraine’s military capability and other infrastructure which it considers…
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A Perspective On Indo US Ties By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP ON MY ARTICLE EVOLVING SECURITY DIMENSIONS IN THE INDO PACIFIC Also published @ CENJOWS The Indo US Strategic Partnership has come under some stress due to the differing perceptions on the Russo Ukrainian war. It even led the US President to comment that India was a ‘shaky’ partner. Additionally,…
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UPDATE ON UKRAINE : A DISCUSSION
A discussion with Aadi Achint on the latest situation in Ukraine including the US military aid package and its implications.
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Evolving Security Dimensions In The Indo Pacific : Indian Perspective By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
THIS IS FOLLOWED UP BY A PERSPECTIVE ON INDO US TIES The Indo Pacific Region is the centre of gravity of international geopolitics and geoeconomics. Major population centres in the region support eight of the top twenty economies of the world. The major conflict areas and disaster zones lie in the Indo Pacific region. As a corollary,…
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Discussion on Evolving Situation in Ukraine On P Gurus
Had a very interesting discussion with Mr Sree Iyer on the evolving situation in Ukraine. The Q&A session was good.
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Russo Ukrainian War : The Eastern Offensive by Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)
Pervious Articles on Russo Ukraine War are @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/02/early-gold-standard-non-military_28.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/early-military-lessons-from-russo.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/nuclear-lesson-from-russo-ukrainian.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/follow-up-lessons-from-russo-ukrainian.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/russo-ukrainian-crisis-indias-way.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/the-lose-lose-equations-of-ukrainian.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/03/blog-post_22.html https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/04/russo-ukrainian-war-vanquished-victors.html The fifth phase of the Russo Ukraine war commenced on 18 Apr. Various inputs indicate that Russian forces have begun widespread offensive operations in Eastern Ukraine. The stated intent is to capture the Donetsk and Luhansk regions which Russia…
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LESSONS FROM UKRAINE WAR ON HANDLING PLA : A DISCUSSION
Ukraine has taught many lessons for many militaries. However there are many lessons which are evident and relatable to PLA and our situation. Lessons from Ukraine are very important for our MOD which is contemplating the Agniveer concept.
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Military Literature Festival : Major Emerging Lessons of the Russo-Ukraine War
Took part in a panel discussion of the Military Literature Festival, Chandigarh on the Emerging Lessons of the Russo-Ukraine War. It was an eminent panel and an informed and focussd discussion.
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