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April 9, 2019

Congress, BJP manifestos on national security Pacifism vs nationalism The Quint 09 Apr 19

https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/congress-bjp-manifestos-2019-elections-national-security-kashmir Congress, BJP manifestos on national security: Pacifism vs nationalism The Quint 09 Apr 19 With elections drawing close, political parties have released their manifestoes projecting for the nation their promises in the years ahead. How many promises would be kept, how many ignored, remains a mute question. The Congress Manifesto, titled, ‘Hum Nibhayenge’ was released on 02 Apr, while […]

April 8, 2019

One border, one force, one ministry CENJOWS 08 Apr 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=155 One border, one force, one ministry CENJOWS 08 Apr 19 There have been two recent announcements by the MHA which indicates lack of clarity and strategic foresight in matters pertaining to national security. The first is its intention of moving the Coast Guard from the MoD to under its control, a proposal for which has been forwarded to the […]

April 5, 2019

National security aspects in political manifesto’s News4Masses 04 Apr 19

National Security Aspects In Political Manifesto’s – An Analysis National security aspects in political manifesto’s News4Masses 04 Apr 19 The Congress recently released its manifesto for the forthcoming elections. While the manifesto is aimed at garnering public support there are aspects which pertain to national security which need a detailed analysis. The analysis is not to question the claims by […]

April 3, 2019

Nation security debates must be part of election discussions (English Version) Rakshak News 03 Apr 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-not-discuss-national-security-in-electoral-debates Nation security debates must be part of election discussions (English Version) Rakshak News 03 Apr 19 There is a vast difference in views of political parties when it comes to national security and the armed forces. The Congress claims it acted against Pakistan during its tenure in the centre, however never broadcasted the same. The BJP, on the other […]

March 29, 2019

MHA vis-viz MoD Time for national leadership to take note News4Masses.com 29 Mar 19

MHA Vis-A-Vis MoD – Time For National Leadership To Take Note MHA vis-viz MoD: Time for national leadership to take note News4Masses.com 29 Mar 19 There are two ministries responsible for security forces in the country. The MHA has under it all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the only Para-Military force, the Assam Rifles, which officially operates under the […]

March 26, 2019

Defence minister with vision needed The Statesman 26 Mar 19

Defence minister with vision needed Defence minister with vision needed 26 Mar 19 In his eulogy to Manohar Parrikar, Nitin Gokhale writes of a conversation with him soon after he took over as the defence minister. Manohar stated, “In these two-three months that I have been here (MoD), the most striking aspect I noticed is the all-pervasive atmosphere of suspicion. […]

March 21, 2019

Insensitive MoD (English Version) Rakshak News 20 Mar 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/the-ministry-of-defense-will-have-to-be-sensitive Insensitive MoD (English Version) Rakshak News 20 Mar 19 The recent case of an ex-army sepoy, Sanju Ram, brought to light on social media, indicated the red tape dominated bureaucracy in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Sanju Ram of the Dogra regiment lost both his legs in a mine blast. He was discharged from the army about a year […]

March 14, 2019

Political game of numbers (English Version) Rakshak News 13 Mar 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/political-game-of-balakot-number Political game of numbers (English Version) Rakshak News 13 Mar 19 The air strike which destroyed the Balakote terrorist camp has become the latest tool for political slugfest. The game being played by the ruling BJP and the opposition hinges around on the number of terrorists killed in the strike. While the BJP quotes its figures, the opposition demands […]

March 13, 2019

Changing election strategies The Excelsior 13 Mar 19

Changing election strategies Changing election strategies 13 Mar 19 Till the Pulwama suicide attack, the battle of the ballot involved corruption on Rafale procurement on one side, development and non-corrupt governance on the other. The Congress did not have any other corruption case against the government, hence stuck to Rafale. Rahul kept linking it to the Prime Minister. There were […]

March 7, 2019

National security cannot be ignored The Excelsior 07 Mar 19

National security cannot be ignored National security cannot be ignored 07 Mar 19 Post the Pulwama incident the government went on an overdrive seeking to act against Pak. The nation cried for revenge, implying launching some form of retribution against Pak. An air force strike on JeM’s largest training camp in Pak was successfully conducted, however, is not a permanent […]