- 03 October, 2023
Geopolitics & National SecurityIndia China
Conceptualizing A Conventional Missile Force
Nuclear Deterrent Dynamics “The sole purpose of India’s nuclear deterrence is to deter adversaries use or threat of use of nuclear weapons” Dr Manpreet Sethi Indian nuclear deterrence…
By Maj Gen Roopesh Mehta, SM,VSM
The PLA Soldier: The Man Behind The Machine
When the South China Morning Post wrote a rather surprising piece on the new selection criteria for PLA recruits, one particular condition – “Any applicant – even for non-combat positions…
By Maj Gen Mandip Singh (Retd)
No Room for Error—Wargaming to Thwart China’s Aggression
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace" …
By Levina
A War With China – Is India Prepared?
Col Grant Newsham’s new book “When China Attacks: A Warning to America,” is a wake-up call for the United States. The book argues that the dispute between the US and…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
‘Threat in Being’ at LAC- Are India-China Macro Bilateral Ties on Track?
Zha Liyou, China's Consul-General at Kolkata recently stated that "macro bilateral ties" with India are coming back on track. Another senior Chinese diplomat in India has called the border situation…
By Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma
A Line Divided: The Frayed Edges Will Remain
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released its Annual Report 2021-22 on March 13. The report notes: "Since April-May 2020, the Chinese side undertook several attempts to unilaterally alter the…
By Lt Gen D S Hooda (Retd)
‘Armed Co-Existence’ Redux: Analysing The Cost For China
When the Chinese decided to plan a ‘counterattack’ against India in 1962, the biggest hurdle faced by the PLA was the problem of mobilisation for a “People’s war”. Accustomed to…
By Maj Gen Mandip Singh (Retd)
Lessons For India: From Russia And China With Love
In January 2022, I predicted the exact timeline of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The United States was the only country that was making noise about the imminent Russian attack on Ukraine.…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
India – China LAC: Will The Dynamics Change
Countries react to their environment and to their neighbours much like their people do; these reactions span the spectrum from sloth and passivity to hyper-individualism, and are influenced by the…
By Brigadier Sanal Kumar (Retd)
Aksai Chin: Is History Repeating Itself?
On February 10, China Daily Global announced Tibet’s plan “to upgrade the regional rail network”. The Development and Reform Commission of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) released a three-phase development…
By Claude Arpi
India’s Three Wars
On January 18, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video conversation with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops. He inspected the combat readiness of the troops stationed at Kunjirap…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
The Strategic Ladakh Range
Something extraordinary happened south of Pangong Tso (lake) in the night of August 29, 2020; the ‘Special Frontier Force’ (SFF), also known as Establishment 22 or Vikas Regiment occupied the…
By Claude Arpi
