Category: CASA DIALOGUES
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The Future of Pakistan Series : Crystal Gazing Into a Radicalised Pakistan
The interaction with Mr Sanjay Dixit was pretty deep as we delved into the roots of radicalism in Pakistan from its inception. We identified the various contours of radicalism as it exists today in Pakistan. By the end of the third episode, the future of this country is becoming clearer.
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Future of Pakistan : Return Of the Khan
There is no doubt that if elections are held today, Imran Khan will return to power. What will be his tenure like and how will Pakistan pan out under his rule is a moot point. Lt Gen Satish Dua (R) and I examined this from various angles. This is the second in this series. The…
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Information Operations
In this video, Col S Dinny (R) explains how information operations are carried out in an amazingly simplistic form. This is worth watching for its simplicity and clarity without frills.
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PAKISTAN ARMY ON THE EDGE ON CASA DIALOGUES
IT S WAS A GREAT START TO THE SERIES ON PAKISTAN. GEN GAUTAM MOORTHY BROUGHT OUT INTERESTING AND RELEVANT FACTS ABOUT THE PAKISTAN ARMY BASED ON HIS PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE. ONE THING WHICH EMERGED WAS THAT THE PAKISTAN ARMY IS INDEED ON THE EDGE. RESULTANTLY PAKISTAN IS ALSO ON THE EDGE. MORE COMING….
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India US Strategic Partnership
Lt Gen Anil Ahuja’s grip and knowledge of the various dimensions of the India US strategic partnership was revealing. Hats off. It was an education for me. I would suggest that one sits patiently through the video to understand and learn. The audio was bad in parts due an unknown technical glitch.
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Outsourcing War
The discussion on outsourcing war with Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) was enlightening. It was based on solid facts which are very little known to the public. The issue which emerged was that the sum total of mercenaries/private military contractors/non state actors in the Russia-Ukraine war is around 35-40000 personnel. Many of these ‘Dogs of…
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Understanding The LAC
Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni and I had a very informative session on the LAC. The response from the audience was great and people asked a lot of questions. Tricky ones too.
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The Afghanistan Trail on CASA Dialogues
Lt Gen K J Singh (R) and I had a great conversation on Afghanistan. It was an education for me. He is as knowledgeable about the country as he was when he wrote his outstanding dissertation on Afghanistan during our Higher Command Course. A comment from the audience says it all : Impressively comprehensive discussion…
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A New Security Structure For The Indo Pacific : CASA Dialogues
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (r) and I had a discussion on the shortcomings of the existing security arrangements of the Indo Pacific. There is a need for a comprehensive security structure which is inclusive and all encompassing. A vey good discussion.
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India’s Pakistan Dilemma and Strategic Concerns on CASA Dialogues
Brig Arun Sahgal and I had an engrossing discussion on the evolving situation in Pakistan. We covered a lot of ground and touched base on certain important aspects which concern India.
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