Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

The Doklam standoff has been ongoing for almost two months. What commenced on 18th Jun, shows no signs of abating. Rhetoric continues in Chinese media almost daily, threatening India with war, with occasional comments from their defence ministry and foreign office. Indian response has remained matured, seeking a diplomatic solution, neither escalating nor threatening. Bhutan, on whose behalf India interceded […]

Everyone who picks up a gun in the valley will face elimination Defence news India 13 Aug17

Everyone who picks up a gun in the valley will face elimination Defence news India 13 Aug17

Every time a local militant is killed, the valley breaks out in protests. The most violent and prolonged protest in recent times was after the elimination of Burhan Wani, a militant who was more a poster boy, avoiding clashes with security forces. He was eulogised by the separatists, with Geelani announcing that he would be honoured with the “Tangma-e-Azeemat” (medal […]

Why PDP and NC don’t want Article 35 A scrapped in J and K Daily O 11 Aug 17

Why PDP and NC don’t want Article 35 A scrapped in J and K Daily O 11 Aug 17

In recent times, there has been an intense debate on the legality of Article 35 A of the Indian constitution, specifically as it concerns J and K. This article empowers the state legislature to define ‘permanent residents’ of the state, their special rights and privileges. It was added to the constitution through a presidential order of 1954 with the concurrence […]

Restructure MoD in national interest The Excelsior 09 Aug 17

Restructure MoD in national interest The Excelsior 09 Aug 17

The writing has been on the wall for a long time, yet the government hesitates to act. Management of defence at the national level, desperately needs restructuring. The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in its present form is unsuitable for meeting the challenges of the twenty first century. It is the only MoD, amongst all international military powers, which is more […]

Pakistan has landed itself in deep trouble Daily O 07 Aug 17

Pakistan has landed itself in deep trouble Daily O 07 Aug 17

Pakistan is now facing pressure from all directions. Internally it continues in turmoil, as Nawaz Sharif, though out of power, remains a force to be reckoned with. His rallies would draw immense supporters as the nation has realized that the judgement passed by the supreme court has been biased and delivered at the bidding of the army. Internal policies prevent […]

NIA summons: Hurriyat is battling to save itself as Kashmir is limping to near normalcy Daily O 30 Jul 17

NIA summons: Hurriyat is battling to save itself as Kashmir is limping to near normalcy Daily O 30 Jul 17

The NIA’s investigation into hawala transactions involving the separatists and their ilk has entered a decisive phase. A sting operation, in which their members openly boasted of unlimited flow of funds to disrupt normal life and deny children even basic educational facilities by burning schools, opened a Pandora’s box. The trail is now being connected and source of funds being […]