Category: YOU TUBE
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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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China’s Decline is Now Official
The PLA Daily recently declared that China can do with less than 5% GDP Growth and that China needs to abandon ‘Worship of Speed’. Superficially it appears as if the CCP is preparing the Chinese people to accept lower growth rates. However the problem is deeper. This is the beginning of the official decline of…
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WOMAN OFFICERS IN COMMAND
Woman officers in command in the Army is a a trending topic these days. While many may have views about it, the fact is that it affects the health of the Army and as an extension the security of the nation. Those who have commented have done so from many viewpoints. However there is a…
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WHERE IS PAKISTAN HEADED?
Where is Pakistan headed is an easy and difficult question to answer for everyone including the Pakistanis. The panel threw up various issues related to Pakistan from different perspectives and ventured to explore new ideas. One thing is clear. Pakistan’s duplicious methods will ensure that it will continue to struggle and keep everyone on tenterhooks…
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BEYOND THE PLA PURGES
The recent sacking of Admiral Miao Hua, a senior CMC member has sent shock waves through the PLA. This is a completely political sacking. However a deeper analysis tells you that there are multiple reasons for sacking of various PLA high ranking officials over a period of time. .It also tells you that there is…
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Expanding Role of Chinese Mercenaries
The foot print of Chinese PMCs, PSCs and mercenaries is expanding. Their foot print in Africa is now well established with Chinese firms operating in many countries. They are all set to enter Pakistan to provide security to CPEC and Chinese interests there. However it will do us well to remember that private firms in…
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A NEW CHAPTER IN PAK-CHINA COLLUSION
A new chapter in PAK- CHINA collusion is unfolding. Pak is being armed with latest mil capabilities including stealth fighters, submarines and stealth frigates. The number is China Pakistan exercises are on the rise exponentially. More than 50 % of Pak mil equipment will be Chinese hereafter. Gwadar is set to be Chinas 1st overseas…
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Navigating Chaos Till 2035
Cdr Sandeep Dhawan outlines that the world is entering into a chaotic decade in which Xi Jinping’s China will be the main disruptor. India has to rise in this chaos and navigate its way through some perplexing scenarios which are likely to come up. A simple and straight forward no nonsense discussion.
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Tackling Targeted Violence/ Discrimination Against Hindus in Bangladesh
When BBC comes out with report that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing serious issues , it is time to examine it with equal seriousness. The situation for Hindus in a regressive Bangladesh is going from bad to worse. In this context Mr Sree Iyer and I discussed the idea whether a Hindudesh can be set…
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DISENGAEMENT TO DETERRENCE
Lt Gen Raj Shukla and I had a discussion on something India needs to think of very seriously. How to deter China from coming back as it has always done after a step back. India needs to put in place a fail safe layered deterrence mechanism based on persistent surveillance, guaranteeing simultaneous adversity , narrowing…
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