Jaibans Singh A few years ago, when the UPA government was in power the BJP, in opposition, would often lament that the Congress lacked “strategic culture.” This was said in context with the sorry state of affairs in the Armed Forces for which the blame was put on the ineffectual Defence Minister, AK Antony. The hasty, opaque, and insensitive manner in which the present NDA … [Read more...] about New Chief, New Challenges
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Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative
Jaibans Singh The summer unrest in the Kashmir Valley was spearheaded by teenaged school boys, quite obviously indoctrinated and misled into following this destructive path by forces inimical to ushering of peace and prosperity in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, especially s, in the valley. It has become quite apparent that channelising the energy of the youth towards … [Read more...] about Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative
Out- of-the-box thinking required to contain Pakistan’s belligerence
Jaibans Singh An element of nervousness in India due to the casualties of our soldier in terrorist attacks across Jammu and Kashmir is palpable. The nervousness is being fed, in no small measure, by the sensationalist reporting that has become second nature for the country’s electronic media. The footage of crying families of soldiers is flashed without even an iota of … [Read more...] about Out- of-the-box thinking required to contain Pakistan’s belligerence
It is “Advantage Army” in counter terrorism operations in J&K
Jaibans Singh The cycle of violence in Kashmir is abating at a very fast pace! With winter approaching, and the seat of power moving to the winter capital, Jammu, there is not much that the foreign sponsored disruptive elements can do anymore. They have retreated with egg on their collective faces. What has gone unnoticed in this period of turmoil is the clinical manner in … [Read more...] about It is “Advantage Army” in counter terrorism operations in J&K
India should remain prepared to counter Pakistan’s pig-headedness
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Diwali is traditionally celebrated by the Pakistan army with a fervour that far exceeds what is seen in India. While in India the celebrations entail bursting of crackers, the Pakistan army rains artillery shells on the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and derives great pleasure in causing untold misery to the hapless inhabitants of the area during the … [Read more...] about India should remain prepared to counter Pakistan’s pig-headedness