National security glimpses of 2019 National security glimpses of 2019 03 Jan 2020 The Pulwama attack on the CRPF convoy on 14th Feb, followed by the Indian strike on Balakote on 26 Feb was an ominous start for the year. Pakistan hid the Indian success, including the downing of its aircraft, highlighting the shooting down of the MIG 21 and […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2488559/Bhubaneswar-The-Statesman/31ST-DECEMBER-2019#page/7/2 CDS will wear many hats 31 Dec 19 It was an idea whose time had come. On 24th Dec, the government approved the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the armed forces. The announcement was made 20 years after it was initially proposed by the Kargil and Arun Singh committees. The model adopted is almost akin […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=231 Exploiting Pakistan’s diplomatic blunder CENJOWS 30 Dec 19 Having an inexperienced Prime Minister can lead to a downfall in international institutions and standing, despite having experienced aides. That is exactly what happened to Imran Khan. On the side lines of the UN General Assembly, where he rambled on and on about nuclear warfare and genocide, he also met the […]
Why Are Politicians Fearful When The Army Chief Speaks? Why are politicians fearful when the army chief speaks? News4masses.com 28 Dec 19 Speaking at the ‘Six Sigma Healthcare Leadership Summit’ last week, the army chief, General Bipin Rawat, stated, ‘Leaders are not those who lead people in inappropriate directions, as we are witnessing in a large number of universities and […]
Pak ignored Pak ignored 27 Dec 19 In a recent statement to the media, the Pak foreign office spokesperson, Muhammad Faisal stated that Islamabad was ready to host the 19th SAARC summit. This comment was made after the visit of their foreign minister, SM Qureshi, to Columbo. He added that ‘only one country, India, has a problem with it and […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/towards-reform-of-defense-management?src=top-lead Appointing a CDS (English version) Amar Uajala 26 Dec 19 Post the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on 24 Dec, the government announced that it has approved the creation of a post of a four-star General as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The name of the CDS has yet to be announced. This has been done over […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2478151/Bhubaneswar-The-Statesman/24TH-DECEMBER-2019#page/7/2 Battle between army and judiciary in Pakistan 24 Dec 19 Two recent judgements in Pakistan have led to speculations. The first is the supreme court judgement which has placed the extension of the Pak army chief in the hands of the senate and the second has been the death sentence awarded to Musharraf. While the army was silent on […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=229 The global power of India CENJOWS 23 Dec 19 Post the abrogation of Article 370 there were comments from across the globe for India to lift all bans including the communication ban imposed in the valley and free all detainees, including political detainees. There were also comments that all juvenile detainees be released, based on fake information being spread […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=228 Funds crunch affecting the armed forces 19 Dec 19 Late President APJ Abdul Kalam had stated on 09 Dec 2006 to the passing out cadets of IMA, ‘National security is born out of two important components. One is economic growth and prosperity; second is the capability to defend the nation against all types of threats.’ As the economy grows, […]
Striking ordnance factories Striking ordnance factories 18 Dec 19 Nearly 82,000 employees of 41 ordnance factories will once again proceed on strike after talks with a high-level committee failed to convince employee unions of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on the government’s reasons for planned corporatisation. They had withdrawn their strike in August, after assurance by the ministry that their […]