Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that he is disappointed with Pakistan and Nawaz Sharif for not standing up to the given word of ushering peace and tranquility along the line of control and the international border. The whole of India is feeling and expressing freely unmitigated disgust at the sheer brazenness of the neighbouring country … [Read more...] about Force is the only anti-dote to Pakistan’s belligerence
General Kayani
Mian Nawaz Sharif has no magic wand to wave
Simrit Kahlon Nawaz Sharif is finally on the hot seat; this comes as quite a relief because the Indian media went irritatingly overboard with his election, selection and anointment. One wonders at such exuberance for a country which, as things stand, is quite inimical towards us. With the euphoria over, it is time to look at the situation logically. There is no point in … [Read more...] about Mian Nawaz Sharif has no magic wand to wave
Siachen: A look beyond the hype
Jaibans Singh Siachen will come up in the secretary level talks between India and Pakistan scheduled on 11-12, June, 2012. The last parley was held almost a year back on May, 30, 2011; at that stage, the two countries failed to agree on the modalities for demilitarisation while agreeing “in-principle” to the need to demilitarise. The talks in May 2011 were held after a gap of … [Read more...] about Siachen: A look beyond the hype
Chinese Occupied J&K is a strategic dimension in Siachen
Prabhakar Gupta Siachen is once again in the news, thanks to General Kayani’s peace overtures in the backdrop of the avalanche mishap at the Pakistani post, Gayari, on the glacier. This overture, supported by the lusterless meeting in New Delhi between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, has impelled Pakistan to put the demilitarisation … [Read more...] about Chinese Occupied J&K is a strategic dimension in Siachen
JK Police versus Taliban: The contest of the future
Simrit Kahlon General Kayani, on a visit to Skardu to oversee the relief and rescue work being conducted in the wake of the avalanche in Pakistan Occupied Siachen, advocated the withdrawal of forces from the glacier by both India and Pakistan. The good General, much concerned about the plight of the poor masses of the two countries, opined that this would help cut down defence … [Read more...] about JK Police versus Taliban: The contest of the future
Pakistan Army and ISI stand exposed
Prabhakar Gupta In the wake of the now famous Abbottabad raid, a dangerous mix of humiliation and desperation prevails in the Pakistani Army and the ISI. For ISI, the humiliation arises from the fact that its connivance to provide sanctuary to Bin Laden in the middle of Pakistan for over five years got exposed in a very sudden and drastic manner leaving it with no time for a … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army and ISI stand exposed
The South Asian situation and its implication on India’s security
Prabhakar Gupta Despite many statements by foreign offices of US and Pakistan, the relationship between the two countries is fast deteriorating. USA, while wishing to maintain relations, is not confident about Pakistan’s dealings. Hence, while talking about a strong relationship it is not relenting from drone attacks. Several other incidents that have occurred of late need … [Read more...] about The South Asian situation and its implication on India’s security