Opinion

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
 
 

Border security or border combat? India’s western challenge
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, veteran BSF Commandant RC Sharma writes that in the light of the changed security dynamics with Pakistan, India’s western border-security paradigm requires major restructuring. Read More
 
 

Beijing cannot dictate the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

Israel-Iran War: Tel Aviv’s tactical win, Tehran’s strategic advantage
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

Decoding Pakistan’s strategic gambit under Field Marshal Asim Munir
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, veteran BSF Commandant RC Sharma writes the promotion of Pakistan Army chief’s elevation to the rank of field marshal is neither nominal nor ceremonial but deeply strategic. Read More
 
 

Border Security Force is an armed force, not police, nation must know
avatar Rattan Chand Sharma

In this op-ed, RC Sharma, veteran BSF commandant, writes that the BSF is an armed force by definition, design, and role. He explains the points with facts and urges the nation not to categorize it as a police force. Read More
 
 

With FM Munir in Pak’s charge, India must see the ‘black swan’ coming
avatar Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee, VSM (R)

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. Read More
 
 

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