Cockpit Conversation
Ukraine: One Chessboard, One Master
As the war in Ukraine inches towards the seventh week, there is a weariness among the warring nations; unconcerned people across the globe are clapping at the sight of missile…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Who Is Rocking Imran Khan’s Boat?
Almost two years ago, I had written the highly successful but controversial article — “Is Pakistan Heading For Another Dictatorship.” Many people, including Pakistanis, objected to the articles’ findings, stating…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Ukraine Conflict and India’s Hard Choices
On 24th January 2022, I assessed and tweeted from my account (@InsightGL) that Russia will invade Ukraine after 20th February, the closing day of the disastrous Beijing Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, my predictions…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Vladimir Putin: What’s Cooking Between Two Ears
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave an important speech on 21 February 2022. He gave his version of long historical evidence of the nonexistence of Ukraine. But his…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Should India Be Worried About Russia-China Bonhomie ?
It had been two years since Russian President Putin had met Chinese President Xi Jinping. That drought got over when they met on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Success or Failure: Beijing Winter Olympics Is Bad News for the World
Fourteen years ago, China conducted the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The games were a success, and the biggest beneficiary was Xi Jinping. He was Vice President of China and…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
China’s Invasion of Taiwan – Opportunity for India
Today China has over 350 ships and submarines (130 major surface components), numerically making it the largest Navy globally. These extraordinary Chinese naval expansions are not there to recreate the…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
5G Technology on Collision Course With Aviation ?
It all started with the launch of the 5G cell phone service in the United States on 19 January 2022. Despite years of lead time, things hadn’t moved the way…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
China Is Preparing For The Next Pandemic, Are We ?
A hypothetical scenario: The year is 2030. It’s been five years since you or your family members have stepped outside your home. It’s too dangerous out there. This pandemic is…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
India’s Offensive Against China Should Be in the Grey Zone
Grey zone is not a fixed concept but a hypothetical place between peace and war. Until now grey zone activities were generally restricted to psychological warfare, subversion of political systems,…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
Crystal Gazing 2022: India and The World
If we thought 2019 and 2020 presented uncertainties then 2022 is here to surprise all of us. It could be remembered as one of the most complex, unpredictable, and potentially…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
When India Goes to War With China
It is an open secret that China challenges everything India sets its eyes on, be it cooperation with Quad partners (the United States, Australia, Japan), international organizations like United Nations,…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
