Jaibans Singh Starting from the Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48 through all conflicts that our nation has faced, including insurgency; proxy and asymmetric warfare, the crib about poor information and communication processes has been constant. There is a wide ranging perception that our inimical neighbours, China and Pakistan, have always had an upper hand in the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Media Battle in Situations of Conflict
The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: The Causes and the Way Ahead
Jaibans Singh A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on 22 April witnessed the brutal murder of 27 tourists and left many critically wounded. A group of terrorists, said to be about seven in number, descended from a nearby jungle of pine trees into the scenic meadow of the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam and shot the innocent tourists. The incident has left India and the world … [Read more...] about The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: The Causes and the Way Ahead
The two-front security challenge and options for India
Jaibans Singh The Indian response to the reprehensible terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on 22 April 25 in the form of Operation Sindoor has created a new strategic paradigm in the South Asian sub-continent. The new policy has been clearly enunciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his assertion that, “every act of terror will be treated as an act of war,” and … [Read more...] about The two-front security challenge and options for India
Heroes of India-Pakistan War – 1971
Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) 53 Years ago, A new Nation emerged on the World Map. Pakistan can never forget the humiliation of 16 December1971, when Indian forces entered Dacca, the capital of East Pakistan and unconditional surrender of almost four division strong Pak Army Eastern theatre command led by Lt General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi was accepted by Lt General … [Read more...] about Heroes of India-Pakistan War – 1971
Contours of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Politics are in the air in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (JKUT) since the declaration of the assembly elections schedule by the Election Commission in mid- August. The elections will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with vote counting on October 4. The last elected government in Jammu and Kashmir fell in June 2018, when … [Read more...] about Contours of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir