Tag: India
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BALUCHISTAN BOILS- PAKISTAN ON THE ROPES – CHINA ENTERS THE FRAY
The chess board has altered since the Jaffar Express Attack, Maharang Baloch in jail, BLA ‘s 48 attacks and Akthar Mengal’s long march mark a significant convergence in Baluchistan. Most importantly, the Baluch ladies have hit the streets and are leading the movement. If this solidifies, its curtains up for Pakistan. Till now the Baluch…
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BEYOND THE FACADE : CHINESE ANALYSIS OF PM MODI’S REMARKS
PM Modi’s remarks on relationship with China during the Lex Freidman podcast was statesman like. It has drawn some appreciation from Chinese official media. However when one looks behind the facade, the Chinese reaction has been negative. The Chinese on the whole feel that our PM’s outreach is more to do with a weak India…
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IS INDIA’S NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPLODING?
A free flowing conversation on the deteriorating situation in Pakistan, China and Bangladesh. The recent press conference of ex COAS Gen Jahangir Karamat against the Asim Munir regime indicates that Pakistan is on the brink. The arrest of He Weidong, the Vice Chairman of the CMC shows that the internal political struggle in a weakening…
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The Forked Tongue of The Malevolent Dragon Towards India
There is a palpable outreach from China towards India. China wants India for its markets to revive its growth. It also wants India to align itself with China geopolitically and away from USA. China, however avoids any mention of settling the border ior its collusively with Pakistan or interference in the neighbourhood or the IOR.…
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INDIA’S DUAL STRATEGY
Brig Arun Sahgal (R) outlines India’s Dual Strategy of military deterrence and diplomatic de-escalation. India has built up along the LAC to close the gap with China in terms of infrastructure and hard military power. Any misadventure by the Chinese will result in a pro quid quo situation where they might end up losing territory…
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Chinese Views of India US Relations
China is pretty focussed and is closely monitoring where the India USA relationship is heading. I have outlined the CHINESE VIEWS OF INDIA US RELATIONS from three different perspectives and platforms. Firstly the view of China’s International Media which is multifaceted. Secondly the vernacular Chinese view which is pro china and dismissive and denigrative of…
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WILL BALUCHISTAN SECEDE?
Will Baluchistan secede? There is a probability. The state of affairs in Baluchistan is pretty severe. The Pakistan Army does not control the Night! The writ is the state does not extend to all parts of the province. A sure sign of major problems. However w/o the province, Pakistan itself will not survive. The Pakistan…
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HYBRID AND OTHER CROSS BORDER THREATS : A REVIVAL FROM PAKISTAN WITH BANGLADESH
There are indications that Pakistan is not only keeping the pot boiling but is attempting to increase the cross border hybrid tempo. There are small pinpricks like celebrating the Kashmir Solidaity Day with a Hamas representative, visits ion an ISI senior officer to Rangpur, LOC violation, and so on. However when seen in the larger…
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Negotiating The Trump Trap
Lt Gen KJ Singh (R) brings clarity to India’s defence import scenario in the context of India US Defence Cooperation as a result of our PMs recent visit to USA. This was one of the best discussions I have held on Gunners Shot on India’s opportunities and pitfalls in capability building and defence imports in…
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PRESIDENTS RULE IN MANIPUR : WHAT NEXT?
Manipur is at present the weakest link in India. We need to strengthen it. The imposition of the President’s Rule provides an opportunity to restore some degree of normalcy in the state and get it back on track. To do that we need to get back to basics. There is a need to throw demons…
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