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Need for a clear cut Pakistan policy

There is a world of difference between the Modi government which assumed office and the milder version we have today. Why and for what is the BJP government suddenly gone soft on Pakistan? Who wins if India loses?

India Pakistan Ceasefire – will it last?

Both India and Pakistan announced their decision to implement the 2003 Ceasefire Agreement along the LOC and other border areas from midnight 24 Feb 2021 onwards -- but will it mean lasting peace?

Myanmar crises: India’s dilemma

As the world's largest democracy India must join those who are condemning the military take over Myanmar. It is in the interest of India that a civilian government is restored in Myanmar at the earliest.

Soldiering down the ages

Flags do not fly because the wind moves them, they fly because of the last breath of each soldier who died protecting them

Iran’s surgical strike: the beginning of a bumpy road ahead for Pakistan?

In the latest surgical strike Iranian revolutionary guard have taken back its two soldiers. This is a big slap on the face of Pakistan

Why shouldn’t India recognize Tibet as an independent country?

Till 1951 Tibet was an independent country. India signed the Panchsheel agreement with Chinese at Beijing on 29 April 1954 hoping to peacefully solve all irritants between two neighbours in the spirit of Hindi-Chini-Bhai-Bhai. But ironically dug its own grave. Within six months the first Chinese incursion was reported in the Barahoti area of Uttar Pradesh in June 1954. This was followed by a hundreds of incursions which culminated in full-fledged war in October 1962.

Chinese intrusion in Nathula: its time for a lasting solution

On 20 Jan 2021, Chinese soldiers tried to change the ground situation in Nathula Pass in Sikkim. Reports which are now coming in confirm that the incident did happen.

Boeing System could bring precision to laser weapons on US Navy Ships

Boeing experts have designed and developed a beam control system that could enable enhanced accuracy for laser weapons on U.S. Navy warships. With only the cost of diesel fuel, the laser system can fire repeatedly without expending valuable munitions or additional manpower. The end result is that rain, fog, or wind cannot stop Boeing's laser weapon from destroying targets.

The pathetic track record of defence manufacturing

Even after 15 to 20 years of manufacturing, it is disheartening to see a fair number of systems and components either on the import list or where indigenized giving an engineering life of about 50% or less.

Coup in Myanmar: implications for India

The military coup on 01 Feb 2021 in Myanmar has to be seen in the context of the Chinese showdown with India in both western as well as the eastern sectors. China is working very hard to ensure that India does not become a third superpower on the globe within the next decade.

Why should India talk to China after Galwan?

It has been confirmed by the MEA and recent US Intelligence reports that more than 350 Chinese soldiers armed with iron rods and spiked bats were waiting to pounce on a small party of 50 unarmed Indians. It is a different story that the Indian soldiers despite their inferior numbers managed to overpower them and in the process killed 43 Chinese soldiers and injured 76 of them at the cost of 20 Indian soldiers including the CO 16 Bihar Col Babu. Still, we are talking to Chinese. why?

Who is sowing seeds of terror in India’s neighbourhood?

Over the last few years, China’s influence, in Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal affairs has multiplied increase while India losing its foothold.
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