Category: CASA DIALOGUES
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Will Jinpingism Survive?
This was the third episode of the China Challenge. It was an interesting discussion on the politics of Xi Jinping and the direction he’s taken China into. It was an illuminating discussion on the pitfalls of Jinpingism. Given the international and domestic tensions confronting China, the immediate future of the country will be unstable. That…
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China’s Strategic Military Posture and Power Dynamics
In the The China Challenge 2, Lt Gen Raj Shukla very eloquently painted a maximalist picture of China’s Strategic Military Posture and its Power Dynamics. He very clearly brought out the military and the strategic threat we are facing from China. He also outlined what India needs to do to contend with this threat. It…
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India’s Geopolitical Mandala
This was a presentation made during the Annual Security Conference of C3S and NMF. A full length article on this subject forms part of the IIRF yearbook. It gives you a unique perspective of the geopolitical issues confronting India.
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Pakistans Slippery Future
This was the eighth in the series of a 360 degree examination of the Future of Pakistan. In this video, we discussed each facet of Pakistan based on previous discussions. It was deep discussion and threw up very interesting issues. It told us as how to deal with the country. This video ia a must…
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ECONOMIC, WATER AND FOOD INSECURITIES OF PAKISTAN
This is the seventh episode on the Future of Pakistan. This video with Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) only confirmed that our worst fears about Pakistan are coming true. Impending chaos, anarchy or something else. One thing is clear is that Pakistan might have reached a stage of no return. Other Videos in the Series
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Where is Myanmar Headed?
This was a top class discussion with Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R). We covered all bases. It was converted into a great show by searching questions from Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and Maj Gen Shammi Raj (R) who participated in the show. We are thankful to them to have made it convenient to watch…
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Pakistan : The Battleground State
The transition of Pakistan the Frontline state to the Battleground state is complete. this was well bought out by Brig Arun Sahgal in this interaction. As a battle ground state, Pakistan will be at the receiving end of the machinations both USA and China and will be left with very little leeway to grow on…
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Where Is Pakistan Headed?
The interaction with Mr Tahir Gora was great. It was far different from the beaten track. We spoke of many things which have gone wrong in Pakistan from many perspectives. It gave me a clear understanding that nothing will change in Pakistan unless there is a change in the Pakistani mindset and some visionary leader…
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CPEC Endgame
The conversation with Lt Gen K J Singh clarified that the CPEC has changed the fortunes of Pakistan forever but for the worse. The more relevant issue which came out was that the CPEC can not be revived. Further, China has other option but to stay committed to Pakistan…for good or bad. USA will also…
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Are We Theatrising?
Lt Gen Prakash Menon and I had a fruitful discussion on the contours of theatrisation. It was an initial discussion of sorts based on the inputs from open sources that a decision has been taken in the recent combined commanders conference that Theatre Commands will in place by 24-25.
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