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Thoughts on Xi Jinping Thought
The new book on The Political Thought of Xi Jinping triggered this podcast. A very interesting book which has decoded what Xi Jinping thought is all about and how does it translate into action on ground. Very important to understand his thought since what he wanted to do he has committed to paper and that…
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Op Koh e Paima : The Pakistani Perspective of The Kargil War
This discussion between Lt Gen P R Kumar (R), our former DGMO and I was purely from a Pakistani perspective. How did they plan the op? When did they do it? Why did they do it? How they keep it a secret from everyone including themselves. Why do Pakis consider the operation a success? All…
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China-Taiwan : What Next
Dr Christina Chen of INDSR gave a great assessment of the China-Taiwan situation from ground up. Significantly, she says that Taiwanese feel that China will not attack Taiwan in the near future but will take all measures to coerce and intimidate it. A very well articulated and informed view.
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Pak Revival & Terrorist Threats
There have been some terrorist incidents in the vicinity of the LC. Simultaneously, there seems to be an attempt to revive Pakistan by USA and also an outreach by China as part of the new great game in West Asia. Do they have a coincidence? What are the connections / linkages between events from Rafah…
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China Entrapped By Itself
China has been entrapped by itself and its state policies. As the society is reversing to a pure communist state, its efforts to capture global markets are floundering. while China projects itself as a great military, technological and diplomatic power, its internal condition is worsening. This is unlikely to change. Chine will continue to decline.
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The CRIK Upheaval
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea seem to be evolving into a partnership which could provide an alternative order to the existing US led global order. Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) outlines the political, diplomatic, military and technological linkages between these nations and how they are uniting against USA. More importantly they are not averse…
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India US Relations : It Takes Two to Tango
In this video Mr Sree Iyer and I have outlined some fundamentals of the India – US relations which are strategic in nature and cannot be seen through transitory happenings. When two of the biggest democracies meet there is bound to be friction. One needs to be mature abbot it. The view from China is…
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The Psychology of Chinese Decline
New Delhi, India Written By: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)Updated: May 08, 2024, 10:51 PM IST Available at WION https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/the-psychology-of-chinese-decline-719425 STORY HIGHLIGHTS In the past one year, there has been a growing awareness that China has sleepwalked into a situation where the clock has stopped ticking. People write that the worst curse for any nation’s future would…
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Year of Technology Absorption : Maximising Technology Effectiveness
CLAWS held a seminar in Manekshaw Centre, Delhi recently. The theme was Year of Technology Absorption. I had the opportunity to chair a session on Maximising Technology Effectiveness and Soldier Preparedness as well as addressing the seminar. I gave an overview of various technological developments which are taking place on the battlefield in real time.
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China in a Climate Trap
Climate change is affecting all of us , but it will affect China more. The reason is simple. China has been disaster prone through out its existential history. However in the past four years, China has been recording droughts and floods alternatively of historic proportions. Its south north water transfer project is failing. Its hydro…
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