Towards Joint Commands The Excelsior 30 Mar 18

Towards Joint Commands The Excelsior 30 Mar 18

The defence ministry recently announced new directions to enhance functioning of the two joint commands of the Indian armed forces, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). These commands comprise of personnel from the three services who till now operated under their respective service rules and under directions of their respective service Headquarters (HQs), while […]

The myth of the Bajwa doctrine The Statesman 27 Mar 18

The myth of the Bajwa doctrine The Statesman 27 Mar 18

Press reports emanating in Pak and western newspapers mention the Bajwa doctrine (credited to the Pak army chief, General Bajwa) now being adopted by the state. It was initially enunciated by the Pak Director General Inter Services Public Relations in a press conference earlier this year. Subsequently, it was highlighted when General Bajwa spoke to select journalists. However, since the […]

Misconceptions when Generals speak The Excelsior 26 Mar 18

Misconceptions when Generals speak The Excelsior 26 Mar 18

In a recent seminar on ‘Geo-strategic manifestations in Pakistan and implications for India’ at the Punjab University Chandigarh, army commanders of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) and Western Command shared their perspectives. The army commander ARTRAC stated, ‘Peace on the border is difficult to achieve at the tactical level alone. Restoring ceasefire requires statesmanship not brinkmanship.’ On the other hand, […]

Stop these attacks on the Indian army Daily O 23 Mar 18

Stop these attacks on the Indian army Daily O 23 Mar 18

In an article in the Business Standard yesterday, Abhijit Iyer Mitra commented that while the budget this year has little for modernization, the fault lies with the army. He defended his argument with examples, most of which were misplaced and ill-founded. In fact, the entire piece appeared to be written without any tactical or strategic knowledge, inputs based on incomplete […]

Indo-Pak diplomatic squabbles CENJOWS 21 Mar 2018

Indo-Pak diplomatic squabbles CENJOWS 21 Mar 2018

Till recently Indo-Pak diplomatic squabbles were confined to multiple international forums, including the UN and its agencies. It even involved ministers of both countries on the General Assembly (UNGA) platform. One nation rose to blame the other for their poor record of human rights, the other retaliated accusing the first of even worse performance. There has never been an occasion […]

Is the government deliberately seeking to humble the armed forces? (English Version) Rakshak News 21 Mar 18

Is the government deliberately seeking to humble the armed forces? (English Version) Rakshak News 21 Mar 18

In a recent reply to a question raised by Mr Chandrashekar, a Rajya Sabha MP, on whether the government was considering grant of Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) for the armed forces, the MoS Defence replied in the negative, stating that the case was sub judice. In the meanwhile, there has been no action on the part of the MoD to even […]