Category: CASA DIALOGUES
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THE PAKISTAN WAY OF WAR – FIGHTING TO LOSE
An analysis of Pakistan’s wars indicates that after every event the country has slipped further into a morass. The tit for tat attacks with Iran might not be a war in the classical sense. However its military, security and geopolitical implications are beyond the normal. A marginalised Pakistan hemmed by hostile neighbours when in a…
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Afghanistan Through an Indian Prism – An Insiders Story
Mr Summer Bhasin has been to Afghanistan many times and has stayed there too since the past two decades or more. He knows Afghanistan well. In this episode he brings out various facets of Afghanistan which he has seen and experienced. He talks of an Afghanistan which is peaceful but food insecure where USA still…
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IMPROVEMENT IN LAC INFRASTRUCTURE
Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (R) recently made a trip to the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh. In this episode , he highlights the salient aspects of infrastructure improvement along our LAC. Most importantly his narration is backed by the photographs he has taken.. He also clarifies that the Rezang La memorial is intact contrary…
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China Loses Taiwan Election
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) and I had an informed discussion on the Taiwan presidential elections. Irrespective of which candidate won, China has lost it. The people of Taiwan have slapped China hard in what I would term as a victory for democracy over communism. However the story is not over since China has resumed…
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Taliban and the World
This is a must watch to understand how Taliban has stabilised in Afghanistan and is interacting with the world. Taliban has a think tank too! It does not allow Chinese workers to work in China funded projects. Anant Mishra is a powerhouse of knowledge on affairs relating to the Taliban. I learnt a lot from…
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SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE INDIAN ARMY
Recent battles have proven that countries which have better logistics capabilities tend to be at a great advantage in battle. If Russia is still struggling to overcome Ukraine, it is due to its poor logistics when it mattered. In this context, Maj Gen Rajan Kochar (R) explained in detail the nuts and bolts of the…
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An Update and Open Hour
In this update, I have outlined the continued weakness in China and also explained in detail about the strategic importance of Maldives and the evolving situation. The open hour was indeed great. Lots of questions and interesting ones too.
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Critical Aspects of Security and Defence of India
The discussion with Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R) was strategic and futuristic. The main issues which the COAS touched upon during his media interaction were discussed in detail. However our discussion indicated that the traditional two and a half front scenario is changing. In our opinion there is a need to re-evaluate this formulation. It is…
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INDIAN WAR STRATEGISTS
This is an attempt at deciphering India’s war systems and strategies. Col Channan (R) and I discussed Hari Singh Nalwa, Shivaji Maharaj and the Chola dynasty. What comes though is that ‘Hybrid’ is an old and established form of Indian warfare. Indian Maritime and expeditionary endeavours preceded us by 1500 years when the Angkor Wat…
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Weekly Roundup and Open Hour
In this weekly round up I have touched upon the widening and escalating situation in West Asia and the emerging situation in Western Pacific. The QnA session was quite long and interesting.
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