Category: YOU TUBE
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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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Purges in the PLA : Is Xi Jinping Under Threat
Xi Jinping’s purges have increased dramatically. The widespread purges encompass all walks of life – finance, healthcare, railways, logistics and et al. The PLA has come in for special treatment. The political purges have a special significance. All the purges can’t be all about corruption alone. Combine this various rumours which keep coming out, like…
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AI & DATA FUSION IN MULTI DOMAIN OPERATIONS
In this video, we have explored as to how AI can be put to use to fuse data from multiple sources to produce a holistic picture in multi domain operations. This is the future and one needs to get their hands dirty if we have to stay in the game. I hope those who want…
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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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Indian Response to China’s Overtures
The article in Global Times praising India and spinning ‘Bharat Narrative’ needed to be viewed in the correct perspective. To that end, Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I had a very informed discussion. He and I approached the issue from two different positions to reach the same conclusion. China cannot be trusted. This article is…
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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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Why China Cannot Recover
Everyone expects China to recover. However the chances of its recovery as per our common expectations and thinking is bleak. The reasons for this lie in the 18th, 19th and 20th Party Congresses. A reading of these two on a compartive basis tells us the changes that have taken place or are taking place in…
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A Neighbourhood Scan
Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia (R) carried out a comprehensive scan of the neighbourhood and the situation as it exists today. Indian interests were discussed in detail as also what we need to do with respect to each country.
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