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INDIA’S RESPONSE TO CHINA’S GREAT LEAP FORWARD
Every odd day China comes up with a new military capability. Even after discounting China’s PR and Info War as well as its dodgy technology, the PLA is adding warlike equipment at a fast clip to its inventory with the maxim being Quantity has its own Quality. Without doubt the gulf between Chinese and Indian…
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RICH PAKISTAN – POOR PAKISTAN : DANGEROUS , TOXIC AND AT WAR FOREVER
I have always been of the opinion that there are two Pakistans. One which is rich, well armed and dangerous. That is the Pakistan of the Army. The other is a Pakistan which is poor and toxic- politically unstable, bankrupt, radical and hereafter eternally at battle with the Taliban. The Pakistan of the Army is…
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INDIA’S INCREASING RISK RELIANCE
Lt Gen Ata Hasnain and i had an in-depth discussion on the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 Tsunami and how India has become more disaster resilient than that time. However the most important part of our discussion was that all of us feel that disaster will happen only to the next person, town or district,…
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PAKISTAN MISSILES TARGET USA
Had an informed discussion with Mr Sandeep Unnithan of New 9 Plus and Dr Sudhir Mishra on the report that Pakistan is developing missile capabilities which can target USA. Very clearly, Pakistan cannot operate these missiles without China’s help and will target India, USA and Israel besides black mailing Gulf countries. India needs to recognise…
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Containing India : The Big Power Game
As India rises it has to contend with containment. Primarily it has already started coming from China which feels that India’s growth is at its expense. Simultaneously it is also coming from USA which has started opining that it will have to contend with a risen India and face problems it has with China. Hence…
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India’s Changing Equations in Global Flux
Had a fascinating discussion with Brig Arun Sahgal (R). We covered a wide canvas beginning with the Contours of Global Order as it reshapes itself. Aspects covered were wars and major disruptions, China – US strategic competition, and emerging power alignments in the Indo – Pacific. Dwelt upon the knotty India – US equations, present…
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THE SYRIAN GOOGLY
No one saw Syria going into a tailspin. However it has. Given its gory history, it was inevitable. This trouble will not go away and will have an effect on all the major on going conflicts viz Iran- Israel, Russia -Ukraine and China in Western Pacific. Already the shifts are perceptible.
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Geopolitical Implications of Climate Change in Tibet
The Tibetan plateau is undergoing massive changes due to Climate Change. The infrastructure in Tibet is at risk. This risk is being force multiplied by new projects which the Chinese are hell bent on executing. What is happening in Tibet must be seen in conjunction with the effect of Climate Change in mainland China. Sooner…
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A GEOSTRATEGIC ROUNDUP OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS
This episode covers the West Asian conflict, UN reforms, BRICS and Ukraine war updates . It will help all those who are appearing for competitive exams.
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The Coming War With China By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
In this game of chicken, India must factor in two issues. Never count the Pakistanis out. They will jump into the conflict with glee to assist China and inflict a defeat on India. Secondly, India should be prepared for escalation and ‘go it alone’. India will also do well to develop its ties with the…
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