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From Valour to Theatre: India’s military symbols under political siege
Lt Col Rajendra Bhaduri (R)
In this op-ed, veteran Col Rajendra Bhaduri laments the lack of citations in the gallantry medals announced for Operation Sindoor and the discretion of the military unform in a fashion show.
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Amnesia vs Engagement: A soldier’s view on India’s China dilemma
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.
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PM’s Sudarshan Chakra delusion can prove to be catastrophic
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.
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SPARSH: A system that touches veterans’ nerves, not lives
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.
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Supreme Court’s CAPF judgment demands immediate implementation
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.
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India’s Eastern Front: The new battleground that could eclipse Pak
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.
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Devil’s Triangle: India’s strategic nightmare that could choke northeast
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.
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CAPF Leadership Crisis: Supreme Court speaks, government must act
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.
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China’s Brahmaputra Gambit: A strategic assessment of Motuo dam
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.
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Network-Centric Warfare: Pakistan’s edge and India’s wake-up call
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.
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