Opinion

Amnesia vs Engagement: A soldier’s view on India’s China dilemma
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

PM’s Sudarshan Chakra delusion can prove to be catastrophic
avatar Lt Col Rajendra Bhaduri (R)

In his first foray into strategic writing, Lt Col Rajendra Bhaduri delivers a devastating critique of India's most ambitious defense project. Drawing on decades of military service and deep understanding of South Asian security dynamics, he exposes the dangerous illusions underlying India's quest for an impenetrable missile shield. Read More
 
 

SPARSH: A system that touches veterans’ nerves, not lives
avatar Col Dinesh Kumar (R)

In this op-ed, Col Dinesh Kumar (R) writes that even after 5 years, the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) – SPARSH – failed to eliminate the technical glitches and bureaucratic maze that had long frustrated veterans seeking their rightful dues. Read More
 
 

Supreme Court’s CAPF judgment demands immediate implementation
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, veteran BSF Commandant RC Sharma writes that the Supreme Court judgment on CAPF recognizes the genuine nature of CAPF cadre officers’ grievances. Therefore, the Centre must not drag its feet in immediately implementing the apex court’s order. Read More
 
 

India’s Eastern Front: The new battleground that could eclipse Pak
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

Devil’s Triangle: India’s strategic nightmare that could choke northeast
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

CAPF Leadership Crisis: Supreme Court speaks, government must act
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, veteran BSF Commandant RC Sharma writes that since the Supreme Court has ruled the CRFP, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB as “organized Group A services”, the Centre must implement the judgment and fix the leadership issue in these CAPFs. Read More
 
 

China’s Brahmaputra Gambit: A strategic assessment of Motuo dam
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

Network-Centric Warfare: Pakistan’s edge and India’s wake-up call
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

Lt Gen Sagat Singh: Architect of India’s boldest military triumphs
avatar Archit Pratap Singh

Today is the birth anniversary of Lt Gen Sagat Singh, one of India’s iconic military leaders. Here is the story of some of his most notable campaigns. Read More
 
 

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