Just as Asean is pivot in west Pacific, South Asia is the NEW (explained below) pivot in the Indian Ocean Region. Asean was created by US but consolidated by China through FTA. Despite individual Asean members difference with China, collective trade of Asean with China is close

A gentle reminder, since World War II, the U.S. has been implicated in or directly supported the overthrow of elected governments in over 50 countries. Bear that in mind when they talk about Russia, the Middle East, China, and "Freedom" The Arsonist posing as the Fireman.

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Must read article for Indians who believe they are in competition with China!

Many have asked me what will be distinctive about India- China war? Two things: 1. It will not be a border war what Indian military believes & is preparing for. It will be a war of sovereignty where China will reclaim territories It says belong to It. These are Indian state of

How important is US Jake Sullivan visit to China & his meeting with Wang Yi? In itself, what conclusions they arrive at are not important since Joe Biden is now a lame duck President. Paradoxically, this visit is important too: it underscores the concerns of two Great Powers who

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White House Read ANI Story | aninews.in/news/world/us/… #JoeBiden #XiJinping #WhiteHouse #US #China

Good piece. The future of airpower are CCA & Replicator programs!

Modern war where China is at the forefront can be summarized thus: Ability to fight three distinct wars in six domains across two theatres on four battlespaces. Three wars: information, informatised & intelligentised. Six domains: land, air, sea, space, cyber &

Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his participation in October BRICS summit to President Putin. This will give Modi opportunity to meet President Xi Jinping- for both sides to start strategic communications. This should help in implemention of 10 September 2020 joint statement

The visit of Jake Sullivan to China has had a profound impact on India. Modi gov has woken up to the reality that it needs to normalise relations with China - so that Modi can shake hands with Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet in Kazan, Russia in October for BRICS summit.

I gave a talk on basics of modern warfare in #Dehradun. Said that PLA was at the cutting edge of modern warfare & how Indian military was grappling with PLA's Information warfare (grey zone operations). Told the audience how ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY was still to grasp essentials of PLA's

Overheard a veteran at the #Dehradun conclave say that I criticise India's national security since I am a #Congressi What I downright foolish thing to say. India's national security has nothing to do with any political party. There is enough evidence to show that Modi gov has

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#Sanghi ideology dictates that India cannot be friends with Islamic Pakistan. So, I am not surprised by a recent India survey which concluded that 'the two countries cannot have friendly relations in this decade,' And Dr. S. Jaishankar saying 'the era of uninterrupted dialogue

Media report says that finalised plan for Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) - two land based & one maritime theatre command - will be presented to defence minister Rajnath Singh at Joint Commanders Conference in Lucknow on September 4-5. Moreover, the three theatre commanders &

My column. I was there when IC 814 was hijacked, had many conversations about it, including with Jaswant Singh, and am amazed at today’s spin. It was ultimate: A reminder of BJP’s poor national security record deccanherald.com/opinion/a-remi… via @deccanherald

I cannot repeat enough that Indian military's Theaterisation project should be kept on hold until military leadership has clarity on modern war. For example, Rajnath Singh at Joint Commanders conclave stressed need for 'capability development in space & EW domains' adding

1. China has no intention of going to war with India. Beijing wants cooperation with India. 2. God forbid, if there is a war with PLA, it will be 'Shock & Awe' campaign like 1991 Operation Desert Storm between US military & Iraq. 3. Think why a retired 3 star officer was made 4

Why has Modi government brought #Agniveers scheme? Because it does not want to pay pensions & other benefits to #Agniveers as to full time soldiers. It needs more manpower to guard LAC but is not willing to bear financial burden of more regular soldiers in what was avoidable LAC