Category: YOU TUBE
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Agniveers & Tech Intake In The Armed Forces
In this 1 on 1 with Mr Sree Iyer , I have elucidated the issue of technology in the Armed Forces, intake patterns and hard realities of battle. Expecting an Agninveer to be competent in battle within 4 years by raising intake levels in tech is a fools errand. It is like asking a baby…
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Waynad Relief Operations
The relief operations carried out by the Armed Forces have been highlighted in this video. More importantly the way the Armed Forces and NDMA responded to the situation was very good. It is sad that more than 330 lives have been lost. However the prompt action by the Army has stemmed that loss and relief…
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A Discussion on AFSPA
Mr Sree Iyer and I had a one on one discussion on AFSPA. We spoke of its necessity in disturbed areas, how it is misunderstood and why it should continue.
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What Makes Israel Fight On?
This was a very interesting webinar. Many perspective of the West Asian crisis were discussed and what makes Israel fight on against all odds was dissected in detail. The targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh was also discussed in detail. The overall scene is bleak. The crisis is all set to escalate.
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Cold Politics & Hot Economics of Chinese FDI
While there is some consternation and apprehension of the likelihood of Chinese FDI once again entering India, there is equally a debate in China about it. I have presented the Chinese discourse and analysis of FDI into India. There are many angles which we need to cover before Chinese FDI becomes a reality. What is…
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UNRESOLVED LAC + CHINESE FDI = STRATEGIC CONFUSION
The recent news that the Government is weighing options to allow FDI from China has strategic implications when seen in the light of the unresolved issues on the LAC and a defence budget allocation which is less than the normal. India must seek a balance and convergence between its economic and military strategy which must…
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ROLE OF ARTILLERY IN WINNING THE KARGIL WAR
In this podcast with Mr Sree Iyer, I have outlined how Artillery played a key role in winning in Kargil. While I have narrated what I wanted , the more important aspect is what the Pakistanis thought about our Artillery. I have also incorporated excerpts from the wonderful film made by the Artillery Directorate. You…
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NO FULL STOPS IN A WEAKENING CHINA
Xi and his China are trying their best to prop up its decline. However all their effort is not bearing much fruit. Every indicator of the Chinese economy is on a downhill slope. Things are only getting worse with each passing day. I have outlined all this from Chinese sources. The best comment I got…
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Role of Artillery in Changing the Course of Kargil War
On the Eve of 25th anniversary of Kargil War, remembering how Indian Army using high volumes of Artillery fire and supported by Indian Air Force strikes, recaptured the heights in the Drass and Kargil area. By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R) Published in the Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-on-the-eve-of-25th-anniversary-of-kargil-war-3564903/ It was in early May 1999…
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