Category: DEF Talks
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A Discussion on PLA – PART 4
PART 1 : Basics of PLA and Its Evolution Click here to see PART 1 PART 2 – Organisation and Command Structure Click here to see PART 2 PART 3: Explanation of the Organisations CLICK TO SEE PART 3 In this part we discuss the effect of terrain on PLA
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A DISCUSSION ON PLA : PART 3
PART 1 : Basics of PLA and Its Evolution Click here to see PART 1 PART 2 – Organisation and Command Structure Click here to see PART 2 In this part Aadi and I expand on the various Forces of the PLA as an explanation to its organisation; which we outlined in Part 2.
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A Discussion on PLA : Part 2
PART 1 : Basics of PLA and Its Evolution Click here to see PART 1 PART 2 In this part Aadi and I go over the fundamental organisation and command structure of the PLA. We also make an outline presentation of the composition of its Armed Force and compare the deployments across the LAC in outline.
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Discussion on PLA-Part1
Aadi and I have started a series on PLA. In the first part, we cover the basics of PLA and its evolution. As we go along in the series we will cover other aspects and details of PLA. The information being gleaned is largely from open sources. If there is any input you feel that…
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THE REALITY OF CHINA : PART 3 – A DISCUSSION ON XI JINPING AND BEYOND
This is the third and concluding part in the series of Reality of China. The first part was about China’s economy. It can be seen by clicking here . The second part was about China’s demography. It can be seen by clicking here. In this concluding part , Aadi and I discuss the Xi Jinping factor in China, compare…
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THE REALITY OF CHINA : PART 2 – A DISCUSSION ON DEMOGRAPHICS
This is the second in the series of reality of China. The first part was about China’s economy. It can be seen by clicking here . This is a discussion on the demography of China and its impact on economy. military and geopolitics. The question we are asking as everybody else is – will China…
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THE REALITY OF CHINA : PART 1 – A DISCUSSION
China is changing and changing fast. The change is revisionist in nature with a back to basics approach, driven by demographics and ambition – individual and collective. The entire exercise makes China more militaristic and aggressive than before. It is in this context that Aadi and I have embarked on a three part discussion to examine the…
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India's Neighbourhood : A Discussion
Aadi Achint and I had a discussion on India’s neighbourhood. What came out of the discussion is that while we need to be focussed on Afghanistan, Pakistan and China, the situation in Sri Lanka and Myanmar is fragile and unsettled. We need to do more to reach out to these nations to help them stabilise.…
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Discussiion on QUAD and AUKUS : Divergence and Convergence
AUKUS is the new alignment on the block. It is clearly meant for containment of China. In this context, what is the role and relevance of QUAD. That is what Aadi ands I have a discussion on. This discussion is a sequel to my article where I have argued that QUAD and AUKUS are two sides of…
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Discussion on US Pakistan Relationship
Aadi and I had a good discussion on the future of the US-Pakistan relationship. We realised that the relationship is historical and multifaceted. It has gone through many ups and downs. One has to be pragmatic in viewing their inter-se relationship. They still need each other. We need to understand the entire issue in the…
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