By Jaibans Singh There Indian government seems to be in the midst a paradigm shift in its internal security assessment and posture. This is quite visible from the tone and tenor of the considerable number of statements emanating from the corridors of power in New Delhi, especially with regard to Jammu and Kashmir and the Naxal hit areas. The most significant amongst these is … [Read more...] about PM’s thumbs up to the internal security scenario
Defence and security
The Islamist challenge to the Afro-Asian region
By S Ranjan The domino effect of Tunisia with its immediate repercussion in Egypt has now taken over the whole of the Middle East and North Africa, especially the Arab world. The crisis is spreading like a wild fire. Peace and stability is at great risk across the region. The King of Jordan dismissed its government and declared many reforms, all due to fear of a revolt by the … [Read more...] about The Islamist challenge to the Afro-Asian region
The Army’s Move into Chattisgarh : A step in the right direction
By Prabhakar Gupta The central government, after much speculation, media postulations and tough talk over the last one year, seems to be ready to crack the whip on the Maoists in the country’s worst affected Central Indian Region of Chattisgarh. As per reports, the Army is poised to set up a Counter Insurgency Training School in Narayanpur district, along the edges of … [Read more...] about The Army’s Move into Chattisgarh : A step in the right direction
Security forces stand demoralised by the Prime Minister’s comments
The Prime Minister’s visit to Srinagar has gone down well for a number of people. His words of encouragement to the youth will serve as a catalyst for many of them to take their destiny in their own hands and work hard to reap the opportunities being provided by mainstream India. The State government is reveling in the glory of the pat given for their judicious utilisation of … [Read more...] about Security forces stand demoralised by the Prime Minister’s comments
The Chiefs mandate : get back to basics
The new Chief of Army Staff General VK Singh has, in his first few interactions with the media, stressed upon the need of rejuvenating the traditions and ethos of the Indian Army. Having spent just a few days in office it was too early for him to elaborate on the subject but he will, no doubt, evolve an agenda in the near future to address this issue which is very obviously … [Read more...] about The Chiefs mandate : get back to basics