Jaibans Singh The May, 24 meeting of QUAD leaders at Tokyo for the second person-to-person summit has activated the strategic community worldwide into speculation about the global power play in the region, including the Asian mainland and the Indo-pacific. The main issue that is being contemplated is the possibility of China too being confronted with a two-front threat, as … [Read more...] about India has no room for complacency when dealing with China
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India needs to forcefully respond to Chinese psychological operations
Jaibans Singh Winters used to be looked upon as a lie-low time along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. In present times, the extreme cold conditions are utilised by China for launching sophisticated information battles and psychological operations. This year the intensity seems to be more than normal. In India there is an All Party Parliamentary Forum for … [Read more...] about India needs to forcefully respond to Chinese psychological operations
Indian Navy: The Guardians of the Indian Ocean
Maj General C P Singh Introduction History is testimony to the fact that any ruler who went on to become an emperor always had a strong Navy. The one, who conquered the blue waters, conquered the world. India was a super power in the ancient times. The Chola Navy was considered one of the strongest navies of its time and one of the major reasons behind the Chola’s … [Read more...] about Indian Navy: The Guardians of the Indian Ocean
Indo-China War 1962: China should shed misplaced euphoria of victory
Jasbir Sarai The French born author and journalist, Claude Arpi, in his article, "Time to change the narrative on 1962 India-China war" carried by The Daily Guardian on 23 August, has made some very interesting observations on the actual fallout of the Indo-China War, 1962. While questioning the narrative of the war having ended with a crushing defeat for India, Arpi … [Read more...] about Indo-China War 1962: China should shed misplaced euphoria of victory
Recalling the Galwan clash one year hence
Brig (Veteran) Anil Gupta The Galwan clash that took place on the night of 15/16 June 2020 at the rugged heights of Eastern Ladakh at Galwan, where the icy Galwan river cuts across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to enter into Indian territory, will go into the annals of military history as a unique battle much different from the Battle of Galwan fought in 1962 between the … [Read more...] about Recalling the Galwan clash one year hence
China’s military and political chess board against India
Jasbir Sarai The month of May last year (2020) witnessed a belligerent face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. While tensions had been witnessed for quite some time, it was in early May that China moved in to make India a target of its "wolf warrior-diplomacy." The process started with press statements, harsh articles in its … [Read more...] about China’s military and political chess board against India
COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
Hardeep Bedi “China is ready to strengthen anti-epidemic cooperation with India and provide support and assistance to India. I am confident that under the leadership of the Indian government, the people of India will be able to overcome the epidemic,” said President Xi Jinping of China in early May. There is talk of tonnes of medical supplies, thousands of ventilators, liquid … [Read more...] about COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Jaibans Singh The whole world is appalled by the recent Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a small island that believes in democracy and self governance and one on which China has cast an evil eye since decades. Sadly, China has been pursuing such belligerent, malevolent policies against its neighbourhood and beyond since decades and the world has always remained a mute … [Read more...] about India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
QUAD- The new Superpower
Major Gen. CP Singh (Retd) The world is healing back from the worst onslaught of the nature’s fury in the last 100 years. Post COVID 19, the world will no longer be the same. A new world order will emerge in the 21st Century, standing over the ruins of Corona . Based on experiences of mutual trust and friendship during this unforeseen pandemic, the nation states will align … [Read more...] about QUAD- The new Superpower
QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Hardip Bedi On 26 December, 2004, a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region caused unprecedented devastation and a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands were killed and millions displaced. Major democracies to include India, Japan, Australia and the United States got together to put up a concerted response to the crisis. The cooperation was given the name "QUAD" and was … [Read more...] about QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains