Lessons for India from the Ukraine standoff The Statesman 21 Dec 2021 In Feb-Mar 2014, Russia invaded Ukraine and occupied Crimea. This led to western condemnation and imposition of sanctions. Historically, Crimea had been a part of Russia since 1783, when it was occupied after defeating Ottoman forces. It remained a part of Russia till 1954 when it was […]
By Dimitri Simes (Russian) IN SCMP India-Russia ties: why Putin-Modi arms deals are a problem for both China and the United States By Dimitri Simes (Russian) IN SCMP India and Russia’s historically close relationship has been complicated by geopolitical realities but last week’s summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putindemonstrated the extent to which both sides intend to stay close, even if it […]
Political positions must not dictate response to Mon The Statesman 14 Dec 2021 Every incident in which there is a loss of civilian lives results in demands for repeal of AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act), the one at Mon district of Nagaland being no exception. Most such demands are political without considering national security imperatives. In this specific […]
Lessons Pakistan forgot from 1971 Chanakya Forum 12 Dec 2021 वर्ष 1971 के भारत-पाकिस्तान युद्ध में बांग्लादेश का निर्माण आधुनिक युग में भारतीय सेना के लिए एक बहुत बड़ा कीर्तिमान है। इसकी बराबरी इस युग में विश्व के किसी कोने में नहीं हुई है। पूर्वी पाकिस्तान में पाकिस्तानी सेना केवल 14 दिन में परास्त हो गई और बिना किसी […]
Honouring Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat: Some boots are hard to fill First Post 11 Dec 2021 It is always said that no one is indispensable. It has also been stated that for one leaving his post, there are multiple in the line. It may be true in most cases but the spontaneous outpouring of grief and […]
A fearless professional The Excelsior 11 Dec 2021 A soldier’s soldier who speaks from his heart, sharing his opinion without concern of repercussions or criticism. He speaks when he is convinced and refuses to withdraw his comments despite pressures. He has time for everyone and never considers himself a cut above, notwithstanding having occupied the top spot in the […]
Why Indo-Russian relations continue to remain strong despite divergent geopolitical and strategic drift First Post 09 Dec 2021 The recently concluded Indo-Russian summit was more than just an annual dialogue between Modi and Putin. It also included the inaugural 2+ 2 meeting, which is the working horse in determining the future direction of Indo-Russian relations. The summit had all […]
Military cooperation and Indo-Russian summit Amar Ujala 09 Dec 2021 हाल ही में संपन्न हुई भारत-रूस की शिखर बैठक से, जिसमें वैश्विक घटनाओं पर विचार-विमर्श के अलावा 2+2 संवाद की भी शुरुआत हुई, रक्षा क्षेत्र में द्विपक्षीय सहयोग में और वृद्धि ही होगी। शिखर बैठक में अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों से संबंधित 99 बिंदुओं पर साझा सहमति बनी, तो अंतरिक्ष से […]
Illegal regimes face global backlash The Excelsior 07 Dec 2021 The UN Credentials Committee (UNCC) met last week and deferred its decision on who would represent Afghanistan and Myanmar in the UN. There were rival claims for this seat by representatives of previous democratic governments and the current incumbents. The decision by the UNCC implies that both countries will […]
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 […]