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- 09 Jul 2022 08:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Modi's approval rating among Indians is rock solid day in and day out. Contrast with other world leaders. https://morningconsult.com/global-leader-approval/#section-2 The country trajectory "going in the right direction" is also rock solid: https://morningconsult.com/global-leader-approva...
- 01 Jul 2022 23:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
https://twitter.com/Iyervval/status/1542786398779887618?s=20&t=9H2nfc-sepBPUDt6SPIiPw Guess who elevated Suryakant to the Supreme Court? Our divine prime minister Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Kalki Bhagawan in 2018, despite serious charges of tax evasion & corruption. So much for na khaoonga na “kha...
- 17 Jun 2022 10:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
- Replies: 396
- Views: 43931
Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
khan seem to have a five year service plan for westpoint/colo springs/Annapolis cadets. hnair: The cadets who pass out from West Point and similar institutes of other services, come out with an undergraduate degree and join their forces as Officers. In fact there is another program called ROTC, whe...
- 14 Jun 2022 00:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Exactly my sentiments given voice by RSN Singh ji. Someone may try to convince him or me that we are misguided or emotional or wrong and the govt (in)actions are right as per some 5D calculus. I don't think he will change his view or me, or crores more hindus like me. We are like this onlee. And we...
- 10 Jun 2022 00:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Modi/Shah/Doval (and whoever else they have on board) play a strategic game which cannot be "predicted" unless you are overhearing their weekly meetings. They do not usually do "tit for tat" responses. Some forum posters are mostly focused on "tactics" and "incide...
- 07 Jun 2022 03:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Mera permission lekar ya sarkar ke hukum par gaye they kya? Inta phat raha hai Gulf mein, to desh waapis aajao bhai, kis ne roka hai ? no one needs your permission for ANYTHING. Poor though they may be, they are Indians, first and foremost, and entitled to the protection of the GoI Protection of Hi...
- 20 Nov 2021 00:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
It seems one can invent an explanation for any decision to justify a retreat. Reminds one of an order by Gen Chaudhary in 1965 to retreat back to Beas to defensive stance against Pakistani thrust. Had Lt. Gen Harbaksh Singh not stood like a rock , unmoved and unwilling to follow an order that would ...
- 19 Nov 2021 11:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2782002
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
While it may look like an electoral gamble , the notion that it helps Yogi seems laughable. With the good work Yogi has done , he would not need Modi's crutches to win handsomely in UP elections. Modi Shah duo seem unsure of their position in BJP as well as Centre and seem to be following in the pat...
- 16 Oct 2021 19:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2894
- Views: 792048
Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
This government's decision to agree to a ceasefire is as moronic as Vajpayee agreeing to Agra Summit with Musharraf. I hope Modi Shah duo are not playing up to the gallery while our Jawans face a different reality on ground.
- 07 Oct 2021 20:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
- Replies: 4374
- Views: 1343746
Re: J&K Union Territory-2019
Seems like granting ceasefire to Napakis has not softened their resolve to inflict a thousand cuts on India. Govt. can play all magnanimous but the hard reality is that Kashmir issue is not a political issue. Killing of minorities is never a political statement. Hope Govt. can swiftly quell the new ...
- 05 Oct 2021 23:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1737708
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
US based military strategists showing the typical "not my fight" topi shivering and maybe relinquishing the pre-eminent power status of US :
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... -all-costs
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... -all-costs
- 19 Feb 2021 23:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
China has released a video of Galwan valley clash trying to pin the blame on Indians. However , the video shows how Chincoms came prepared with riot gear and it was a planned move . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTAE9Y5qrfY https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/china-releases-video-of-galwan-v...
- 25 Jan 2021 11:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 441178.cms
Clashes reported in Naku la Sikkim
Clashes reported in Naku la Sikkim
- 27 Nov 2020 14:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Meanwhile 2 more bravehearts attained veergati at LoC today . IMHO Indian establishments have preferred this "No War , No peace" only "Insurgency" mode since 1989. Had Pakistan not foisted Kargil war in 1999 , we would still be celebrating the laurels earned for bold action in 19...
- 16 Nov 2020 01:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Karan M ji, Let me layout the reasoning why my view point has shifted over time from a peace advocating nationalist - I've argued on BR that a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan is good for India against fellow members opining that Pakistan needs to be broken up - to my current position. Pakistan as ...
- 26 Sep 2020 21:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
CCP mouthpiece huffing and puffing at Chinese pusillanimity and inaction. Indian forces have the Chinese by balls this time.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1202139.shtml
https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1202139.shtml
- 23 Sep 2020 00:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1736009
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Hopefully MEA guys will not lull the leadership into false sense of situation getting resolved. The solution to the problem of border settlement with China demands a spanking of PLA by Indian forces
- 26 Aug 2020 14:59
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 754565.cms
Seems like another Tashkent may be brewing . India should be wary of indulging Russia to manage China.
Seems like another Tashkent may be brewing . India should be wary of indulging Russia to manage China.
- 24 Aug 2020 18:40
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
The only one who needs to wake up is political leadership. Indian populace at large is patriotic and stands behind the armed forces. Everyone had hoped we would have responded sooner than let Chinese fortify themselves.
- 02 Jul 2020 16:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
I feel the current government is falling to the same stratagem of resorting to talks with an enemy whose only objective is to deprive India of it's territory and humiliate to cut to size. Did Nehru actually build infrastructure to support forward logistics? Did Nehru actually ensure the Army and IT...
- 02 Jul 2020 11:57
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
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And banned for one month for trolling
And banned for one month for trolling
- 29 Jun 2020 02:42
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
chttps://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/psychological-games-chinese-play-us As the author alludes to the "defensive lines" , it is worthwhile to think about India's aversion to back up the claims and facts by use of force. Lately , our political narrative is to fight all the defensive war...
- 25 Jun 2020 01:41
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Kuch bhi? Even my better half is pissed off with the Chinese and saying, if the fight is without weapons even we women will go and kill the Chinese by our belans! Belan se peet peer ke maar dalenge! Neither of us has a forced background. It is not kuch bhi. It is as someone mentioned, Netflix watch...
- 24 Jun 2020 13:32
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Also, Chellaney is repeating the lie that China occupied Indian side of Galwan valley almost daily ad nauseam without providing any proofs... And inspite of news that India firmly asked China to withdraw from Pangong Tso, he is painting it as a failure... Lately, I'm seeing his tweets and articles ...
- 24 Jun 2020 01:52
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Brahma Chellany blames Modi's naivete in excessive engagement with Xi Xingping and over personalisation of foreign policy. He interestingly compares Modi's visit to China akin to Vajpayee's visit to Lahore as part of bus diplomacy. He also expresses fear that India has failed Bhutan in Doklam. India...
- 23 Jun 2020 15:47
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
China has lost the element of Suprise. We are too beefed up. I dont think it will escalate contrary to signs. Btw my conclusion on the Corps commander level talks was that nothing concrete was decided. Fonger 4, will India forcefully evict?????? The ball is in our court. Will we forcefully evict th...
- 22 Jun 2020 18:30
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Modi will have to give a rat's and cat's ass as polls in Bihar and other states may not favor BJP if no strong action taken against PLAamar_p wrote:Modi doesn't give a rat's a$$ about opposition.
- 21 Jun 2020 01:33
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
https://twitter.com/drapr007/status/1274402981241208838
Action on Pak front too. 15 -20 Pakis eliminated.
Action on Pak front too. 15 -20 Pakis eliminated.
- 19 Jun 2020 12:40
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
https://m.timesofindia.com/india/another-round-of-major-general-level-talks-between-india-china-today-after-10-indian-soldiers-released/articleshow/76457915.cms By talking and showing excessive willingness to deescalate , we are strengthening Chini salami slicing.. If we dont show national resolve ...
- 19 Jun 2020 11:01
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Why this non sense being peddled ?? GOI is quite aware that a large buildup is going on but what it have to do with the latest incidence. ? After lengthy negotiation , we did a huge mistake trusting the chinese to honor the agreed process of disengagement & pull back to points agreed by senior ...
- 19 Jun 2020 05:03
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
If this true and they have released 10 jawans including officers then we are in de-escalation mode. Forget it. If we make a move now, it would be something extraordinarily unpredictable that our nation will never do because of our honor. We are simply unlike the pakis and chinis. When got Abhi back...
- 19 Jun 2020 02:50
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
If we go to war then PoWs are expected on both sides. If govt. has waited for 2 days for negotiating release of our defence personnel , then the position is already weakened. It would have been better if another counterattack had been mounted including airforce fighters to give a riposte. At the sam...
- 19 Jun 2020 02:21
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
All the naysayers are in that business. All fingers means all fingers. I don't type waste words. Can check my 20 years on Forum. Iyersan, Col Babu did fighting like a legend. Won't see such a warrior in a few generations. nam screw the naysayers. Govt is not in the business of pressers. Sick of all...
- 18 Jun 2020 23:39
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Here are some hard realities: the Indian people and economic entiies are addicted to cheap Chinese goods, like an opium or crack addiction. It ranges all the way from Ambani level down to the mango man with an Oppo phone. 'Blaming' them is pointless. This is normal human behavior. Even China was on...
- 18 Jun 2020 20:17
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
EAM attending the joint meeting with Russian and Chinese Foreign ministers is a replay of Tashkent once again. The one who would be perceived weak would be Indian EAM weakening our cause.If diplomacy could have solved India -China disputes , then Wuhan or Mahabalipuram would have done it. But , do ...
- 18 Jun 2020 19:52
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
I don't get this, how come we let the PLA occupy the ridge line at figure 4? It's one thing that they built a road at the base many years ago, but why did we leave the heights to them? Putting my armchair gernail's hat, this sounds like another "caught with pants down" moment. Exactly, th...
- 18 Jun 2020 17:18
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/17/asia ... index.html
Even US think tanks give India advantage over China in Ladakh /mountainous regions. Need to press for a response in Ladakh /PoK soon.
Even US think tanks give India advantage over China in Ladakh /mountainous regions. Need to press for a response in Ladakh /PoK soon.
- 18 Jun 2020 16:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
What happened to cold start strategy or was it meant only for Pakistan ? Sadly , as of now PM has not proposed anything concrete but given a hope for revenge. The Pakis may be buffoons but they understood the value of retaliating within a day on 28 Feb after Balakot. Even if their plan did not come...
- 18 Jun 2020 15:37
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
One will not find a more hardcore Modi and nationalist government supporter than me in my entire circle. But I am calling out what I am seeing. If China can make an official claim that Galwan valley belongs to them, why is our MEA response so weak ? We should have atleast called out that entire AC ...
- 18 Jun 2020 15:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1523928
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Couple of points regarding this horrible mutilation: This mutilation and torture is highly inflammatory, but keep in mind that by many accounts the Chinese lost 2-3X the number of people as compared to India, so this could be a discipline issue on their side (and not something that was pre-planned)...