China-Pakistan proximity and India The Excelsior 08 Feb 2022 Speaking on the motion of thanks to the President’s address, Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi, blamed the current government for pushing Pakistan and China into a closer embrace. He stated that keeping the two countries apart had been the ‘single biggest strategic goal of India’s foreign policy.’ The fact remains that […]
India-China standoff: How possibility of escalation has reduced but that of continued stalemate increased First Post 16 Jan 2022 Addressing the media in his pre-Army day press conference, General Naravane, the army chief stated while discussing the Indo-China standoff, ‘The situation is stable and under control.’ He added, ‘What happens and whether a situation escalates or not is very […]
Chinese information warfare gimmicks India News Network 10 Jan 2022 Chinese hybrid warfare strategy encompasses a mix of psychological, information and legal warfare all with a common goal of subduing the enemy without fighting. It exploits informational warfare to project a larger-than-life image of its armed forces, psychological warfare to put its adversaries on the defensive and legal warfare […]
China faces pushback on BRI initiatives The Statesman 07 Dec 2021 There were reports that China was scheduled to take over Uganda’s Entebbe airport as the country failed to repay a USD 207 Million-dollar loan. Uganda’s attempts to reschedule the loan were turned down. Two days after this development made global headlines, Chinese officials in Beijing refuted these claims […]
How tennis player Peng Shuai’s disappearance is a classic case of China’s inherent insecurities First Post 25 Nov 2021 Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has been missing since she posted a message on Chinese social media platform, Weibo, on 02 Nov, accusing former vice premier and close confidant of Chinese ruler, Xi Jinping of forcing her to have sex. […]
Is China planning something? The Excelsior 16 Nov 2021 In an interview to the media, the army commander of Eastern Command, Lt Gen Manoj Pande, stated that Chinese exercises in the region have increased as also has troop density. Its infrastructure development continues at a fast pace so are its construction of border villages. There was a Chinese intrusion […]
Chinese fears must be exploited The Statesman 02 Nov 2021 India last week conducted its first night user firing of the newly introduced AGNI V ICBM. The missile range extends to the northern part of China. It forms a crucial part of India’s minimum deterrence policy. Earlier China had questioned India’s missile trials by stating, ‘As for whether India […]
Indo-China talks had to collapse The Excelsior 20 Oct 2021 The 13th round of Indo-China talks ended inconclusively. There was no joint statement issued, instead both sides released independent statements accusing the other. The Indian statement read, ‘The Indian side emphasised resolution of the remaining areas would facilitate progress in bilateral relations. The Indian side, therefore, made constructive suggestions […]
India’s security dilemma India News Network 18 Oct 2021 The recent encounters in Kashmir, killing of innocents and loss of lives of security forces indicates that the peace which the region enjoyed, is possibly receding. Pakistan which hosts terrorist groups continues to attempt infiltration with some success. It aims to ensure that actions by terrorists remain below levels of […]
Chinese concerns on Aksai Chin The Excelsior 12 Oct 2021 The discussion in Indian media for the past over a year continues to be the Chinese intrusion in Ladakh and their possible intent. There is no doubt that China was the aggressor. Simultaneously, Indian counteractions including Galwan, Kailash Ridge and subsequent deployments, pushed China on the backfoot, while conveying […]