Category: Strategic and Geopolitical
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Russo-Ukrainian Conflict and Neighborhood First by Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)
In an earlier article I had mentioned that the Russo Ukrainian Conflict had important lessons to make our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy a success and left it at that. I was asked by a reader to dilate upon them. This article dilates upon the whole idea and is a central lesson of the war as far as India is…
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Russo Ukrainian War : Vanquished Victors by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Clausewitz in his classic treatise ‘On War’ had stated that ‘war is continuation of politics by other means’. Mao has also famously stated that ‘ War is politics with bloodshed and politics is war without bloodshed’. A common fundamental to these sayings is that nations go to war over a core political reason/difference/ disagreement. Eventually,…
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Generals Talk on Narratives of Ukraine
In this episode of Generals Talk , Lt Gen Satish Dua, Aadi and I discuss the narratives which are coming out of Ukraine and the need for taking a hard look at the flow of information coming out of the battle field. ”
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Centrality of India : A Discussion
Aadi and I had a great discussion on the centrality of India in the evolving situation. It was an extension of my article @ Failed Five and Centrality of India .
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A Discussion on the Status of the Russo Ukrainian War
Aadi and I had a discussion on the Ukrainian war to uncover the fog of propaganda which has enveloped this war as also the common perceptions and expectations of professionals and normal people in India and abroad. Join the Gunners Shot conversation at any one of the following platforms 1. Gunners Shot website @ https://www.gunnershoot.com 2. Gunners Shot blog @ https://www.gunnersshot.com 3. Gunners…
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DD Panel Discussion: A Second Month Into The Ukraine War
Took part in a panel discussion on DD Gave my point of view as to about the current status of the war as it enters the second month.
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LESSONS FOR INDIA FROM UKRAINE CRISIS : TALK AT CKS
It was a matter of honour to speak once again at CKS on their program “Thus Spake Generals” on Lessons For India From Ukraine. This is a a slide based presentation. It is also quite current.
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Military Dimensions of Russia – Ukraine War: DD India Panel Discussion
I was part of a panel discussion on DD India on the military dimensions of the Russia Ukraine war. It was an informed panel. The scope included the current situation and where it is heading as also the Nuclear dimensions which have crept into this war. The discussion was interesting to say the least. Normally…
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Where Is the Russo Ukrainian War Headed? by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
When analysing this war people have generally forgotten that Russia is a civilisation power. Apart from USA, it is only Russia which is energy, resource, food and technology surplus with a fully rounded and experienced military. People also forget that by territory it is the largest country. More than any other country, it knows…
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The Lose-Lose Equations of the Ukrainian War By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also Published @ Financial Express After three weeks of fighting, Russia has indicated that elements of a possible peace deal with Ukraine is close to being agreed. Ukraine has also made cautiously positive statements that it is willing to negotiate to end the war, but will not surrender or accept Russian ultimatums. While the negotiations are…
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