All Articles – Page 115 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

June 10, 2019

Why is the US continuously threatening India? CENJOWS 10 Jun 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=177 Why is the US continuously threatening India? CENJOWS 10 Jun 19 The US, in every policy document and statements by its top bureaucrats has mentioned that India is an important strategic partner, with whom it seeks to enhance its relationship. The signing of LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement) and COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) pushed India clearly […]

June 7, 2019

Pak fears India can cause its imploding (English Version) Rakshak News 06 Jun 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/pakistan-why-is-now-afraid-of-india Pak fears India can cause its imploding (English Version) Rakshak News 06 Jun 19 On 26th of May the Pak army opened fire on unarmed protestors of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) in North Waziristan. The Pak military initially issued a statement that their check post was attacked by protestors and troops had to open fire in self-defence. It […]

June 5, 2019

Time to announce assembly elections in J and K is close The Excelsior 05 Jun 19

Time to announce assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir is close Time to announce assembly elections in J and K is close 05 Jun 19 The Lok Sabha elections are completed, the government sworn in and business back to normal. J and K as usual would be in the limelight for many reasons. Firstly, the promises made by the BJP […]

June 4, 2019

Many pressing issues on Rajnath Singh’s plate The Statesman 04 Jun 19

Many pressing issues on Rajnath Singh’s plate Many pressing issues on Rajnath Singh’s plate 04 Jun 19 The appointment of Mr Rajnath Singh as the new defence minister is a welcome step. His range of priorities would vary from ensuring development of capabilities to recreating the trust deficit between the uniformed, political leadership and the bureaucracy. He is the senior […]

June 3, 2019

Strategic challenges facing the new government CENJOWS 03 Jun 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=175 Strategic challenges facing the new government CENJOWS 03 Jun 19 The previous government under Modi had devoted a large part of its time building ‘Brand India’ across the globe. This implied projecting Indian strengths, including its soft power, growing middle class, expanding markets, galloping economy and military professionalism. Modi’s interaction with the Indian diaspora, by his rallies, in every […]

May 30, 2019

Strategic benefits of supporting the Baluch movement CENJOWS 29 May 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=172 Strategic benefits of supporting the Baluch movement CENJOWS 29 May 19 A recent video doing the rounds on social media showed a group of heavily armed Baluch Liberation Army (BLA) soldiers threatening China on its exploitation of Baluchistan. The leader spoke with confidence and clarity and appeared to be well educated. The leadership of the BLA is presently in […]

May 30, 2019

An open letter to the Prime Minister (English version) Rakshak News 29 May 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/an-open-letter-to-the-prime-minister An open letter to the Prime Minister (English version) Rakshak News 29 May 19 Dear Prime Minister, The elections have given you an unprecedented mandate. People from all walks of life have placed their trust on you. Your campaign was not ordinary and filled with promises for the future, but based on nationalism, response of the armed forces in […]

May 29, 2019

Pakistan needs to display sincerity The Excelsior 29 May 19

Pakistan needs to display sincerity Pakistan needs to display sincerity 29 May 19 Elections have concluded, and the nation has given Modi another mandate, far greater than what he obtained in 2014. Clearly, there is immense faith and trust in all his actions and decisions, including in international relations. During electioneering, Modi concentrated on the surgical strikes and his firm […]

May 29, 2019

Religious tolerance is a part of national fabric The Statesman 29 May 19

Religious tolerance is a part of national fabric Religious tolerance is a part of national fabric 29 May 19 I do not normally write on religion as being an army veteran, all religions are equal in my eyes. I have been to every religion’s place of worship and felt the same serenity and peace in each one. However, comments by […]

May 24, 2019

Needed a defence minister with guts News4Masses 23 May 19

Need Of The Hour – A Gutsy Defence Minister Needed a defence minister with guts News4Masses 23 May 19 The elections have concluded, results are almost out, and government formation will be the next stage. The defence ministry saw the maximum shuffle of ministers in the last government. Jaitley officiated twice as the defence minister, in addition to his finance […]