Jaibans Singh On 24 February, 2021, the Director General's of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan jointly recommitted to ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border (IB) that was first declared in 2003. “In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGsMO agreed to address each other’s … [Read more...] about Indo-Pak Ceasefire: The politics and their ramification
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LOC Ceasefire: Need for a Formal Agreement
Brig. Anil Gupta (Veteran) An unexpected and sudden announcement merely 24 hours prior to the eve of the second anniversary of the Balakot air strike that had brought two nuclear neighbours to the brink of war has brought cheers on the both sides of the Line of Control (LOC). The announcement pertains to cessation of ceasefire violations which had peaked beyond 5000 in the … [Read more...] about LOC Ceasefire: Need for a Formal Agreement
India-China relations: Prepare for a big challenge ahead
Hardip Bedi Despite freezing temperatures, there has not been a dull moment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the past few months. Considerable heat, in fact, is being generated with "talks and skirmishes" going hand in hand. The 9th Corps Commanders level talk between Indian Army and PLA, held on 24 January, culminated after a marathon 16 hours session. … [Read more...] about India-China relations: Prepare for a big challenge ahead
Xi Jinping and the future of CCP
Brig (Veteran) Anil Gupta In an unprecedented move effective from the New Year’s Day, China has removed the military from the government control and expanded the powers of its Central Military Commission (CMC), headed by Xi Jinping, to mobilise military and civilian resources in defence of the national interest, both at home and abroad. The new Defence Law has removed policy … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping and the future of CCP
Ladakh misadventure has left China between the devil and the deep sea
Jaibans Singh Diplomatic parleys to diffuse the situation between India and China in eastern Ladakh are being carried out with great urgency. Towards this end, the sixth virtual meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs was held on October, 01. The thrust was to take forward the "five-point consensus" between foreign ministers … [Read more...] about Ladakh misadventure has left China between the devil and the deep sea
Global Times: Benchmark of Obnoxious Chinese Information Warfare
Jaibans Singh In the world of today, information has been identified as the biggest asset; it is utilised by Nations for creating beneficial narratives on the one hand and dissension within inimical domains on the other. Authoritarian regimes are masters in the use and misuse of information. It is so because they can ensure full internal secrecy and simultaneously apply … [Read more...] about Global Times: Benchmark of Obnoxious Chinese Information Warfare
China: Nursing a bloody nose and a terribly bruised ego
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Chinese leadership and its chief land mafia, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are presently nursing a bloody nose and a terribly bruised ego. Their belligerent plans in Eastern Ladakh have been demolished by the Indian Army that has proved its tactical and operational superiority. PLA stands exposed as being nothing more than a bully, full of … [Read more...] about China: Nursing a bloody nose and a terribly bruised ego
Read the lips of Army Commander, Northern Command
Jaibans Singh On the eve of Kargil Vijay Divas, Lt. Gen. YK Joshi, Army Commander, Northern Command, being one among the heroic commanding officers who led their units in the Kargil War in 1999, gave an interview to a television news channel, CNN News 18. It is notable here that 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, that Lt. Gen (the Lt. Col) YK Joshi commanded in the Dras-Muskoh … [Read more...] about Read the lips of Army Commander, Northern Command
Ladakh: Indian Courage of conviction will ultimately prevail over China
Jaibans Singh In the Mahabharata, the Kaurava Army had better warriors and Generals than the Pandavas; their forces were also much larger and better trained. It was on this strategic calculation that Prince Duryodhana decided to fight against the Pandavas. The Pandavas won because they had Dharma (Righteousness) on their side. The Kaurava Generals were not convinced about … [Read more...] about Ladakh: Indian Courage of conviction will ultimately prevail over China
Pakistan-China nexus: No match to nerves of steel of Northern Command, Indian Army
Onkareshwar Pandey The Northern Command of the Indian Army, with its headquarters located in Udhampur and three Corps looking after the sensitive areas of Jammu region, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh respectively, quietly celebrated its 49th Raising Day on June, 17, even as the Indo-China confrontation in Galwan Valley and other places along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) raged … [Read more...] about Pakistan-China nexus: No match to nerves of steel of Northern Command, Indian Army