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The writer is former director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi
POLITICS
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India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Is it moving from ‘no first use’ to ambiguity?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was possibly sending a simple but blunt message to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan: Don’t threaten India.
POLITICS
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High time for a CDS: The creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was realised after the Kargil War
PM Modi has announced the Indian armed forces will be headed by a chief of defence staff (CDS), who will integrate all three forces. This will be a game-changer.
POLITICS
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Stop the spiral and talk with Kashmir: We can't inflame passions in the Valley further for what may follow is terrible
We must put aside all vote-bank considerations and act in a statesman-like manner. National interest will be served by this and not by pushing Kashmir over the brink.
POLITICS
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Shooting Fire in Kargil: When India's determined artillery put the love of Allah in Pakistan's troops
Kargil was also won with the relentless artillery of the Indian army, which rained fire on the Pakistanis night and day, in an offensive last matched by its intensity only in World War 2.
POLITICS
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The Kargil Conflict of 1999: How Pakistan gave shape to its biggest military blunder
The Indian army needs to be forever vigilant against any Pakistani misadventure.
POLITICS
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Amit Shah must know amending the NIA Act and UAPA is not enough to counter terrorism
The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha. But India's ant-terrorism policy has many loopholes.
POLITICS
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When India needs to intervene: As our international role expands, so must our capabilities
As US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit shows, India will be expected to play a far greater interventionist role in the region now. But, with China in the backdrop, just how prepared are we?
POLITICS
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Defence Budget 2019: India's defence spend is among the world's lowest. Meanwhile, China, Pakistan modernise their forces
Just when the nation is confronted by rapidly growing threats, the funds for defence expenditure in the interim budget for 2019-20 were grossly inadequate. This must be corrected.
POLITICS
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Pakistan's Triangle of Ties: Islamabad's relations with both China and the US are increasing misgivings on all sides
China is clearly using Pakistan as a pawn to further its own dreams of dominance. The US is far from pleased at this. How can India manage a situation that is both delicate, and volatile?
POLITICS
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