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Stay neutral in Russia’s war. India’s caution follows principle of international relations
- March 1, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: India, Russia
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Friends can help sharpen the sword but to expect them to fight for us is unrealistic. War in Ukraine speaks loudly of such reality. India must take the cue.
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Cultural Confusions of Pakistan
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)
- Category: Pakistan
I came across this essay written by a Pakistani film maker in the DAWN today and I started reading it casually. It gripped me. It explains the cultural moorings of Pakistan to everyone in a way which is far different from our popular imagination.
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The ‘missing’ muslim regiment: Without comprehensive rebuttal, Pakistani propaganda dupes the gullible across the board
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
- Category: Pakistan
Standing between Pakistani propaganda and the Indian nation can be a full time job, especially when it comes to issues about Indian Muslims.
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The Defenders: Winning hearts and minds in J&K
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Jammu & Kashmir
Sansad TV with the redoubtable Maroof Raza who always frames his questions so well
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Where is India’s Second CDS?
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)
- Category: India
Late Gen Bipin Rawat was a determined and resolute driver of Theatrisation and Jointness, even if it meant ruffling some reluctant feathers. He was also very clear that the way forward was Atmanirbharta and was a very committed driver of indigenization.
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Can a Pulwama or an Uri Occur Again?
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
- Category: India
February appears to be a month of anniversaries of events in J&K. On 14 February was the third anniversary of the IED attack near Pulwama on a CRPF bus bringing personnel from leave; 40 brave hearts lost their lives in that incident, making it one with the highest casualties in a single event in 30 years of proxy conflict in J&K.
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Kyiv and Russia: A Different Take
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Categories: Russia, Ukraine
We have all read a lot about the reasons why the Russians attacked Ukraine. The reason is rooted in history.
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The ‘Wild Card Entry’ of China has Accelerated the Global Arms Race
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: China
In post Second World War era the Arms Race was identified by advances and innovations in conventional and nuclear weapons, with US and USSR leading the trend.
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Why Ukraine is Testbed for Big Power Contestation?
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declares 16 February, 2022 as ‘Day of Unity’ apprehending Russian invasion based on US assessment, after talking to US President about Russia’s military buildup along Ukraine’s borders, with both committing to pursue “diplomacy and deterrence”.
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The Army Needs a Serious Rethink
- February 26, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)
- Category: India
The Financial Express, reported that the capital budget allocation for the Indian Army has reduced from Rs 36, 481.90 to Rs 32,102 crore ( down by 12.2%). Even worse, Indian Army was able to spend just around 40% of its allocated budget. During the mid-year review itself the Army’s capital budget had been reduced.
