Controlling an expansionist China in the Indo-Pacific CENJOWS 10 Sep 18

Controlling an expansionist China in the Indo-Pacific CENJOWS 10 Sep 18

A major discussion topic during the recently concluded 2+2 dialogue was containing Chinese expansion in the Indo-Pacific. The statement on this subject read that the two countries would seek partnership with other countries for, ‘transparent, responsible and sustainable debt financing practices in infrastructure development’. There was no direct reference made to China, but the hint was clear. The Chinese enhanced […]

Army officers approach the apex court (English Version) Amar Ujala 07 Sep 18

Army officers approach the apex court (English Version) Amar Ujala 07 Sep 18

For the first time in Indian history, 750 army personnel have approached the supreme court to counter the directions of one of its benches to the CBI seeking an early closure of the Manipur “so-called” extra judicial killings. It has requested the apex court to consider multiple facets of its operations, including the environment in which it functioned, protection from […]

India’s two front conundrum The Statesman 04 Sep 18

India’s two front conundrum The Statesman 04 Sep 18

India is possibly the only nation in the world which has two nuclear powered adversaries on its borders, seeking Indian territory. The close relationship between Pak and China, dubbed as ‘higher than mountains and deeper than oceans’, always creates a threat of a two-front war, which would be the worst-case scenario for the military. While China has not supported Pak […]

Pak’s interest in Kashmir is selfish The Excelsior 29 Aug 18

Pak’s interest in Kashmir is selfish The Excelsior 29 Aug 18

The latest news from China is its moving large numbers of Uyghur Moslems from the Xinjiang province into re-education centres. The matter was even discussed in the UN committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In this hearing the Germany based World Uyghur Congress (WUC) stated that they estimated over one million Uyghurs being held in China in political indoctrination camps. […]

Creating the atmosphere for talks is Pak’s responsibility (English Version) Rakshak News 29 Aug 18

Creating the atmosphere for talks is Pak’s responsibility (English Version) Rakshak News 29 Aug 18

The presence of Navjot Singh Sidhu at the swearing in of Imran Khan and his hugging the Pak army chief brought forth a barrage of criticism. On return he began advocating peace, taking a cue from Imran and General Bajwa. He appeared to convey a message from Pak. The Chinese foreign office recently stated that it is willing to contribute […]

Restructuring of the army has been long overdue CENJOWS 28 Aug 18

Restructuring of the army has been long overdue CENJOWS 28 Aug 18

The Indian army’s organization structure has remained unchanged since Independence. It has continued to follow the Command, Corps, Division and Brigade model. Its training pamphlets mention that the Division is the basic fighting formation. There has been no change in its organization structure despite changes in almost everything, equipment profile, technology, communications, mobility, nuclear warfare, concept of operations etc. In […]