Bhatnagar writes: Though India and Pakistan should revive the peace process under the framework of Shimla Pact and the Lahore Declaration; the present situation in the Kashmir Valley is not ripe to commence the dialogue process.
Strategic Gaming Exercise – I for 45 Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow
The aim of the exercise was to train the participants of HC-45 in understanding the geopolitical and security dynamics that impact India’s national security and necessitate evaluation of military options and use of force in furtherance of national interests.
Obama’s Proposal for Adoption of NFU by the US : Lessons for India
Panjrath writes: It may be too early to come to a conclusion regarding the final outcome of Obama’s pitch towards adoption of NFU by USA. However, there are a few lessons for India.
PLA Turns 89 under President Xi with Major Overhaul
General Asthana Writes: The overhaul of Dragon Army and its impact on military posturing in the region, with global ambition will continue to be an interesting development to watch in future. Its effectiveness, however, can only be gauged after few years.
Russia, Turkey Reboot Bilateral Relations
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Good relations with Russia would give President Erdogan some respite in foreign policy matters in order to concentrate on the domestic front where he has a number of challenges as signified by the failed coup.
South China Sea Verdict: Global Implications
General Asthana Writes: South China Sea Verdict is on expected lines with no major surprises and so is the Chinese reaction to it.It definitely conveys the global message that South China Sea cannot be treated as Chinese lake, or US lake, as global SLOC and trade is affected by it. It also conveys that Chinese claim of it being her sovereign territory is not being considered convincing