All Articles – Page 108 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

March 18, 2019

Did the AG make a half-truth statement in the apex court (English Version) Rakshak News 18 Mar 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/did-the-attorney-general-make-halfway-truth-in-the-supreme-court Did the AG make a half-truth statement in the apex court? (English Version) Rakshak News 18 Mar 19 During the final day of hearing in the apex court on the Non-Functional Upgradation case filed by army officers against the government, the Attorney General is claimed to have made some revealing statements. He claims that army officers are already a […]

March 14, 2019

Can a single airstrike make Pak change course News4masses 14 Mar 19

Can A Single Airstrike Make Pakistan Change Course? Can a single airstrike make Pak change course? News4masses 14 Mar 19 Well before the Pulwama attack, I had been stating in multiple articles, that there would be a terrorist strike close to elections. It had to happen, as Pak was desperate to create an internal environment, within India, which could impact […]

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 12, 2019

Enhancing Indian military power CENJOWS 12 Mar 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=147 Enhancing Indian military power CENJOWS 12 Mar 19 Pakistan’s incursion post the Balakote strike led to the shooting down of a Pak F16 by a MIG 21 Bison. The air chief was questioned by reporters as to why the air force launched a MIG 21 against an F 16, knowing the difference in capabilities between the two. The air […]

March 12, 2019

Let’s not forget IAFs triumph The Statesman 12 Mar 19

Let’s not forget IAF’s triumph Let’s not forget IAFs triumph 12 Mar 19 The precision strike launched by the Indian air force on Pak terrorist camps is an indicator of perfection, professionalism and training of the force. The force had been facing flak in recent times over crashes of aircraft and loss of valuable pilots. Alongside it has been accusations […]

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 […]

March 6, 2019

Surgical strike 2.0, MoD change now (English version) Rakshak News 06 Mar 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/defense-ministry-needs-to-change-its-point-of-view Surgical strike 2.0, MoD change now (English version) Rakshak News 06 Mar 19 Post Pulwama, the nation was screaming for retribution. The government’s diplomatic and economic measures had done little to satisfy the masses. Their influence would be visible after some time. National temperature was rising. Political pressure had also begun mounting on the government. Opposition parties had begun […]

March 6, 2019

Removing myths of an insufficient budget Fauji India Mar 2019 Issue

Removing myths of an insufficient budget Fauji India Mar 2019 Issue Historically, Indian concerns on national security only come out of the closet post a crises. The last was Kargil, which was twenty years ago. As time passes, national security recedes into the background, only to be pulled out of the bag, when the enemy is at the gates. The […]

March 5, 2019

Can India change Pak’s outlook to supporting terror groups post Balakote CENJOWS 05 Mar 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=145 Can India change Pak’s outlook to supporting terror groups post Balakote? CENJOWS 05 Mar 19 The Pulwama attack was responded to by an airstrike deep into Pakistan’s Balakote where a terrorist training camp of Jaish existed. It was a successful airstrike, with no civilian or military casualties. Four to five existing structures were brought down. Reports of casualties vary […]