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A Peek Into Everyday China : A Potpourri by Lt Gen PR Shankar(R)
This is a potpourri of excerpts from the South China Morning Post with links given. There is no central theme to these excerpts but to give you a broad spectrum peek into every day China. There is a lot of Hype which normally comes out of Chinese media. However, many a time, the truth…
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The Sick Man of South Asia is Strategically Irrelevant by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published in the Financial Express @ The Sick Man of South Asia is Strategically Irrelevant Also read my earlier article…Wolf at the Door @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/07/home-world-news-pakistan-wolf-at-door.html?m=1 Currently, the nation is in a pool of economic woes. The current account deficit (CAD) in FY22 is $17.4 billion, compared to $2.82.billion in FY 21. Its currency is in…
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Discussion on China’s Ponzis
Aadi and I had a fascinating discussion on the state of the Chinese Ponzis. The Q&A session was great. It is indeed an honour to be on a channel which is rated as on of the best in the business. The discussion is based on my article on Chinas Ponzi schemes @ https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/07/chinas-twin-ponzis-turn-fire-breathing.html?m=1
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China’s Twin Ponzis’ Turn the Fire Breathing Dragon Into a Sick Lizard by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published in The Sunday Guardian The two Ponzis will slow down the Chinese economy and curb its global influence. China will have to find a new economic model to grow. Glitzy real estate and high profile BRI were shining beacons of China. They are now debt fuelled twin Ponzis. At their heyday both were symbols…
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Discussion on Developments Along The LAC With Mr Sree Iyer
This live show on P Gurus on the latest situation on the LAC and its co-relationship with China’s internal issues and its flagging economy evoked a lot of questions. Need to keep a finger on the LAC and developments around us.
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Ukraine To Kargil : The Winning Edge of Artillery by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published @Bharatshakti.in One thing has clearly emerged from this war. Terrain, ground, weather and all other factors might deter, inhibit or preclude employment of Air, Infantry and Armour but very little deters Artillery. The importance and value of Artillery has been reinforced manifold\d in the Ukraine war. The terrain conditions during the Kargil War…
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Imminent Collapse of Pakistan: Discussion
Aadi and I had a very lively discussion on where Pakistan is headed and the imminence of its collapse. It was a live session with lot of questions. The Q&A session was outstanding.
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Pakistan on the Brink : Discussion on P Gurus
Had a live discussion with Mr Sree Iyer on the current state of affairs in Pakistan. The discussion was based largely on my article Wolf at Pakistan’s Door. The Q&A session was very interesting.
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Defence Modernisation : Discussion on Jaipur Dialogues
I am very happy the Mr Sanjay Dixit invited me for a discussion on Defence Modernisation on Jaipur Dialogues. It was a first time that I was participating in a show on this subject. It evoked a lot of interest. The Q&A session was also interesting. Lot of questions on Tejas and aircraft engines. I…
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Pakistan: Wolf at the Door By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
also published @ Financial Express Also read https://www.gunnersshot.com/2022/08/the-sick-man-of-south-asia-is.html?m=1 HOME WORLD NEWS Pakistan Wolf At The Door Pakistan: Wolf at the door PTIs victory should trigger a domino effect, for fresh…
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