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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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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.
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Here’s why the P5 joint statement on ‘Preventing Nuclear War’ makes all the right noises
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: China, USA
While we can’t trust nuclear weapons to maintain peace, believing in human rationality is the greater danger.
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India’s coal stance at COP26 was about money—party politics poses danger to long-term goals
- November 16, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
India can’t be a power of consequence if it doesn’t develop its industries. Govt should move from controller to enabler.
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Why PM Modi in Army uniform distracts from India’s real goals
- November 11, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
Putin, Erdogan, and Xi Jinping have all worn military uniforms. But it’s different when PM Modi does it.
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Make public India’s doctrine on use of force, it’ll dispel notion that we are non-committal
- October 19, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
When and how can India use military force? India needs a doctrine, and role of PMO in overcoming frictions is crucial.
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Instead of Taliban talks, India must stand up for Afghan resistance despite Panjshir fall
- September 8, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: Neighbouring countries
The real battle isn’t in Kabul or Panjshir, it is in the minds of the Afghan people. And India can have an edge there.
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NDA, military can learn from US how to tweak standards for women without sacrificing fitness
- September 4, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Category: India
The Supreme Court of India opened gates. Now military leadership must support gender justice and Service imperatives.
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J&K as a separate theatre questionable. It should come under western continental command
- August 16, 2021
- Posted by: Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon (Retd)
- Categories: India, Military
Prime Minister Narendra Modi should refrain from making theatre command announcements on Independence Day.
