Col (Retd) Alok Mathur The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China in Eastern Ladakh has been subjected to interpretation by many through the medium of blogs, tweets and articles. There are some who describe it as a loss of face for India . Ajay Shukla, an Army veteran and presently consulting editor with a business magazine, understands it … [Read more...] about Ladakh: Inadequate knowledge being pushed with gift of the gab
From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
Misha Bhatt A day after the Sino-India border meet to discuss the long-standing border issue in Eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MeA) on June 7, released a statement and informed that the Military level talks between both the nations took place in a cordial and peaceful atmosphere. In its statement, the MeA said, "In recent weeks, India and China have … [Read more...] about From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
Sino-India Stand off: Concession will be seen as India’s weakness
Pradeep Dutta India needs robust minds and not pacifists who lose the battle in their minds even before it begins. This is what Congress and other opposition party leaders in India need to understand at this critical juncture. Being the principal opposition party, Congress has every right to question the Modi government, but raising doubt at a time when the enemy is … [Read more...] about Sino-India Stand off: Concession will be seen as India’s weakness
Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols
Jasbir Sarai As India and China continue with their face-off at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) it becomes imperative to revisit the various agreements and protocols that guide the management of the LAC. There are "five pacts" that both sides have, over time, agreed upon to maintain “peace and tranquility” along the borders. These are:- The 1993 … [Read more...] about Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols
Pakistan is attempting to turn on the terror cap in Kashmir once again
Pradeep Dutta Having failed to mobilise international opinion against India following abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has no arrow left in its quiver, except the use of terror to destabilise peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Recent failed attempt to trigger car bomb in Pulwama is seen as step in that direction. Evidence available with security agencies on ground once again … [Read more...] about Pakistan is attempting to turn on the terror cap in Kashmir once again