With the BJP using security as a major plank of its election campaign, a lot is expected now from Mr Rajnath Singh. And the challenges that confront him are enormous.
...Full StoryThe Pulwama attack was an intelligence failure, until we accept that, we will remain exposed to such acts of terrorism. That said, the only way we can fight such slips is if India's defence is amped up.
...Full StoryAs the US talks with the Taliban, everyone from the Afghan govt to India, China and Pakistan, are watching. What role will each power play in the war-torn country which could be a new breeding ground for ISIS and al-Qaeda?
...Full StoryWith the increased flow of traffic along this corridor, smugglers and criminals will also creep in.
...Full StoryRajapaksa’s pro-Chinese stance has given New Delhi reasons to worry.
...Full StoryA change in guard at Thimphu could mean a pro-China tilt. As such, India needs to retain its primacy in Bhutan's foreign policy priorities.
...Full StoryThe requirement of addressing the depleting strength of the Indian Air Force is an issue beyond debate.
...Full StoryThe Indian defence outlook post-Independence has been centered around to its land borders. New Delhi needs to look at the seas now.
...Full StoryPakistan Army will remain the all-important decisive force by calibrating the role of terror groups.
...Full StoryPakistan will make a concerted effort to prove that Governor's rule is no answer to the troubles of the people living in the Valley.
...Full StoryWith about 50 per cent cut in supply from ordnance factories, it will interesting to see if they can face the challenge from other bidders.
...Full StoryThe ministry of defence bureaucracy will certainly have to increase its pace in decision-making instead of endless comments and notings on file.
...Full StoryThe cornered former PM will find enough means to dent the Pakistani leadership’s image in the days to come.
...Full StoryThe Quad has a combination that worries China, and there are good reasons for it.
...Full StoryAlmost every major global defence manufacturer was in Chennai to retain and expand its market.
...Full StoryDespite approvals given to a number of acquisitions, nothing much seems to have been delivered on the ground.
...Full StoryThe pace at which modernisation is being pursued even now by the dispensation at Delhi is quite inadequate.
...Full StoryThe Kurds of Iraq have strengthened their case for a state of their own.
...Full StoryCPEC runs through one of the most volatile stretches in the world.
...Full StoryAmong Beijing's objectives was to lower India’s prestige in the region as well as globally.
...Full StoryThe obvious first step for both sides is to return to their old positions.
...Full StoryThe need is to first decide on the rationale for creating joint commands.
...Full StoryPublic support for military operations is critical to any war effort, especially so in democracies.
...Full StoryA few issues have historically dogged the India-Sri Lanka relationship.
...Full StoryOur problem in the Valley has not just been losing out on the gains garnered repeatedly, but also losing the media space to militants.
...Full StoryWe need to stabilise Kashmir. Dialogues with separatists are useful only after the terror infrastructure has been put on the backfoot.
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