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Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)
Joined: September 27, 2021
The author is a former colonel of the Mahar Regiment. He has the distinction of having served and commanded troops along the northern borders in the western, central and the eastern sectors. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral thesis on the resolution of India-China border dispute and comments on global security and geostrategy, especially on AfPak, in mainstream and digital media.

 
  
 
How Trump lost India – and why America must win it back
In this must-read, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that now that the US has lost India, why it makes it so important for Washington to win it back. He then discusses in depth why good India-US ties benefit the world, including China and Russia.
A WEEK AGO
 
 
Charting India’s Strategic Autonomy: A realist’s perspective on geopolitical reset
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes the decline of American global dominance is a transition has to be managed intelligently, and India must position itself not as a junior partner in someone else’s great game but as a co-architect of a new order.
2 WEEKS AGO
 
 
Trump’s Sergio Gor Gambit: India must chart its own course amid US’s South Asian reset
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) analyses Sergio Gor’s appointment as Trump’s ambassador to India and opines it may not be what India wanted, but it is the reality we must handle in a manner that it turns to our advantage.
3 WEEKS AGO
 
 
Strategic Amnesia vs Pragmatic Engagement: A soldier’s view on India’s China dilemma
In the light of the seemingly diplomatic thaw between India and China, Maj Gen Sudhakar (R) Jee opines in this detailed analysis that détente has its place in statecraft, but it cannot be built on strategic amnesia.
4 WEEKS AGO
 
 
India’s Eastern Front: New battleground that could eclipse Pakistan
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee discusses how India’s next battlefield is most likely to be the country’s northeast. He sees a storm brewing and what India should do to face it.
A MONTH AGO
 
 
Devil’s Triangle: India’s strategic nightmare that could choke northeast
In this op-ed Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that DG ISPR’s declaration that Pakistan would “start from the east” in new confrontation with India, coupled with the activities going on in the neighbourhood around Siliguri Corridor, India must prepare itself for what could well be tomorrow’s battlefield.
A MONTH AGO
 
 
China’s Brahmaputra Gambit: A strategic assessment of Motuo dam
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) assesses the threats posed by the megadam China has planned to build on Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra after entering India. He also shows ways on how to mitigate the threats.
2 MONTHS AGO
 
 
Network-Centric Warfare: Pakistan’s edge and India’s wake-up call
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes about network-centric warfare, demonstrating which with China’s help, Pakistan surprised the world. He then discusses what steps India must take to make its own network-centric warfare effective.
2 MONTHS AGO
 
 
Beijing cannot dictate the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) argues cogently that China’s atheist communist regime has no locus standi on issues related to Tibetan Buddhism and, hence, cannot decide on the 14th Dalai Lama’s succession.
2 MONTHS AGO
 
 
Israel-Iran 12-Day War: Tel Aviv’s tactical win, Tehran’s strategic advantage
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that although Israel might have pulled off a tactical victory in its brief war with Iran, it has handed Tehran a long-term advantage.
3 MONTHS AGO
 
 
With Field Marshal Asim Munir in Pakistan’s charge, India must see the ‘black swan’ coming
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that Pakistan Army COAS Asim Munir’s elevation as field marshal is an ominous sign for India. He reasons his fears of a “black swan” even with cogent arguments and gives a roadmap for the country.
4 MONTHS AGO
 
 
India must not take Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s promotion to field marshal lightly
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that India will make a blunder if it takes the promotion of Pakistani army chief, Asim Munir, as field marshal lightly, and gives his reasons.
4 MONTHS AGO
 
 
India’s Strategic Imperative: Responding to China’s naval activities around Taiwan
In this op-ed, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) says India should prepare itself as China moves towards annexing Taiwan. He outlines a roadmap of what India must do to keep itself relevant in the rapidly evolving geopolitical scenario.
7 MONTHS AGO
 
 
Threat of China annexing Tawang is real. What must India do?
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R) says China may try to wrest Tawang by force and gives reasons for it. He discusses what the Chinese would do to achieve their goal and how India should counter China’s moves.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
India @ 75: New Delhi’s security challenges and path forward
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) discusses the internal, external, and maritime security challenges India faces after 75 years of Independence and proposes what the country’s long-term strategic vision should be like.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
Understanding Pakistan’s ‘deep state’ and its threat to world
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) discusses the genesis of Pakistan’s “deep state”, how it is jeopardizing regional as well as global security. He argues that if the international community doesn’t take bold steps now, it might have serious global ramifications.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
India must move earnestly and quickly to settle border dispute with China
A cursory study of the history of India-China border talks since the 1950s clearly indicates that in all these years China has made several proposals to settle the border dispute, whereas India is yet to put across a single proposal. Now, India must move quickly and earnestly to settle the issue.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
PLA’s recent transgression in Uttarakhand’s Barahoti belies China’s weakness in LAC’s middle sector
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) writes that the recent PLA transgression in Uttarakhand’s Barahoti exposes China’s weakness in LAC’s middle sector. He also advocates for a robust Indian response should another Galwan-like situation arises.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
Afghanistan 4.0: Old battlefield, new alignments and India’s expected role
In this article, Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee (R) discusses the changing geopolitical dynamics in Afghanistan and the region after the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country. He also discusses the role India must play there now.
4 YEARS AGO
 
 
 
 

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