Maj Gen Harsha Kakkar – Page 130 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

January 10, 2019

Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/arms-factories-release-leakage-of-money Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19 The nation has 41 ordnance factories operating under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) employing about 90,000 workers. The All India Defence Employees Federation represents 430 unions of all ordnance factories and has continuously held the government to ransom by threats of strike. The government has in […]

January 9, 2019

Regaining ground in Afghanistan The Excelsior 09 Jan 19

Regaining ground in Afghanistan Regaining ground in Afghanistan 09 Jan 19 The US may deny that Trump has not given any directions for pulling his troops out of Afghanistan, but the writing is on the wall. If Syria, where the US is ditching those who were its front-line soldiers in the battle against the ISIS is any indicator, Afghanistan means […]

January 8, 2019

Scams, not plans will dictate poll discourse The Statesman 08 Jan 19

Scams, not plans, will dictate poll discourse Scams, not plans will dictate poll discourse 08 Jan 19 The Rafale controversy continues to rage internal fires. During the recent state elections and even in the present parliament session, the Congress accused the government on procurement processes in the Rafale case. Rahul Gandhi first attempted to rope in the HAL. That rebounded. […]

January 7, 2019

Trump misinterprets US involvement in Afghanistan CENJOWS 07 Jan 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=131 Trump misinterprets US involvement in Afghanistan CENJOWS 07 Jan 19 Trump as usual has been his unpredictable self, possibly the reason for all whom he appoints, seeking to quit or being moved out. His approach to Afghanistan has been equally flawed. His comment during a recent interview, “Why is not Russia there (in Afghanistan, fighting the Taliban)? Why isn’t […]

January 3, 2019

India’s uniform foreign policy challenges for 2019 CENJOWS 03 Jan 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=130 India’s uniform foreign policy challenges for 2019 CENJOWS 03 Jan 19 In recent times India has shown strategic independence in its foreign policy approach. While in the last decade it has moved closer to the US, including signing the COMCASA and LEMOA, yet has sought to maintain cordial ties with Russia and China, both of whom are adversaries of […]

January 3, 2019

Enhancing leadership of CAPFs (English version) Rakshak News 03 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/need-for-change-under-the-leadership-of-central-police-force-organizations Enhancing leadership of CAPFs (English version) Rakshak News 03 Jan 19 Any security organization employed in multifarious roles needs a resolute leadership for success. Ideally, the leadership should flow from bottoms up, wherein those rising have experienced the hardships and pressures at the grassroots level and hence, always have a better understanding of the men they are ultimately expected […]

January 1, 2019

The ups and downs in armed forces in 2018 The Excelsior 01 Jan 19

The ups and downs in armed forces in 2018 The ups and downs in armed forces in 2018 01 Jan 19 2018 has witnessed ups and downs as far as the armed forces are concerned. Defence deals have been signed, new equipment has been inducted, the Arihant has completed its first deterrence patrol completing the nuclear triad, Rafale which was […]

January 1, 2019

Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones The Statesman 01 Jan 19

Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones 01 Jan 19 A senior Congress politician, Veerappa Moily, seeking to counter the comments of the air force chief on the Rafale aircraft, termed him a ‘liar’. This was because the Air Chief’s comments were at variance with those of his party. Chidambaram subsequently […]

December 31, 2018

Agenda for service chiefs in 2019 ORF 31 Dec 18

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/agenda-for-service-chiefs-in-2019-46922/ Agenda for service chiefs in 2019 ORF 31 Dec 18 2018 was an eventful year for the armed forces. The army spent the year in bringing down the levels of militancy in Kashmir. It also launched its own cadre review, seeking to cut down manpower and restructure its organizations making it lean and mean. It also released its latest […]

December 26, 2018

Is there a middle point in Indo-Pak relations (English Version) Rakshak News 26 Dec 18

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/is-there-any-middle-path-between-indo-pak-relations Is there a middle point in Indo-Pak relations? (English Version) Rakshak News 26 Dec 18 There are multiple indicators flowing from Pakistan in recent times. The letter from Imran Khan seeking a meeting between foreign ministers in New York on the side lines of the UN General Assembly session was the start point. Following it have been statements that […]