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Theatre commands to defence university, why Indian security interests need a political push
- January 3, 2023
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
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Reforms are the children of the government in power. PMO should nudge the defence ministry and hold the defence minister accountable.
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Modi-Xi ‘cold war’ at SCO proves member relationships strained. India must stand on its own
- October 11, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: China, India, Russia
China-Russia power struggle in Central Asia can bring many opportunities. India must keep track to make most of its 2023 SCO presidency.
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Quad wants to stop illegal fishing in Indo-Pacific. But the net is actually for one shark
- June 8, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: China, Russia
Quad’s provision to curb illegal fishing is likely to remain unimplementable. But platforms established for the flow of information could certainly serve strategic functions.
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The West is tired of China’s power games. India could take advantage
- May 18, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: China, India
From Covid to waning popularity of BRI, there is lots that is not in China’s favour. India could step-up its game.
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A nuclear threat hangs over the world until the Russian invasion is rolled back
- March 31, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: Russia
The dangerous factor is whether Putin will misjudge NATO’S actions and attempt greater risks to speedily throttle the spirited Ukrainian resistance.
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War in Ukraine is getting worse. A China-India initiative to bring peace is a good idea
- March 16, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: China, India, Ukraine
China says abandon Cold War logic, UN asks “to stop war” but the Ukraine-Russia conflict is only growing. What should India be doing?
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Only India has relatively good relations with NATO states, Russia, Ukraine. Ask for ceasefire
- March 16, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: India, Russia, Ukraine
Threat of nuclear weapon use might seem like a low probability, but it cannot be taken lightly.
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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
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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Defence innovation will cost money, private control. Else be happy with drone light shows
- February 1, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
Govt procedures that masquerade as safety nets for minimising financial loss can only stifle innovation. Modi govt’s well-intentioned iDEX scheme seems headed that way.
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Defence ministry’s PMA policy is protectionism. Indian-made arms need export market
- February 1, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
The increase in momentum of ‘self-reliance’ projects by the defence ministry is palpable. But it cannot be successful as a standalone initiative.
