Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan, AVSM, VSM (Retired) Writes : The Indian Armed Forces has the unique distinction of having two additional forces that it can embody during war – the Territorial Army (TA) and the Reservists. Both have similar tasks, though the TA does get embodied even during peace, especially for counter terrorism and aid to civil authorities, while the Reservists get embodied during War, as was done during the 1947-48, 62, 65 and 71 Wars, or any other calamity. These are the legacies left behind by the colonial armed forces and does need a review.
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Dr. Roshan Khanijo's academic qualification includes BSc, MA and PhD. Her topic for the doctoral thesis was "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Developing Countries – A Critical Appraisal" She is the author of a book "Complexities and Challenges of Nuclear India" She was the member of the study team which did the Net Assessment on China and South Asia. She has been a panelist in Panel Discussions on nuclear issues. She presented a paper in the seminar organized by CIISS (China Institute for International and strategic Studies) in Beijing .She also took part in the discussions held by CICIR (China Institute of Contemporary International Relations) in Beijing. She has taken guest lectures for Jindal International University .Currently she is working as a Research Fellow at USI.
COVID-19 OPERATIONS: ROLE OF THE ARMED FORCES
Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Writes :The institutional structure and ethos of the Armed forces ensure their ability to deploy quickly and provide assistance, which the civil authorities might requisition. The civil authority could be a District Magistrate or anyone else up the chain. The greatest strength the Armed Forces can bring to the fight against COVID-19 is that it is the youngest force that can be fielded, unlike other institutions like the police and even the public healthcare system.
POST COVID 19: RE-IMAGINING THE NEW WORLD ORDER
Lt Gen Kamal Davar (Retd) Writes : As the world grapples, rather unsuccessfully so far, with its worst pandemic in a century, COVID 19, it would be an understatement that the world, as mankind has known for decades, will ever be the same again! The Coronavirus is not just a medical emergency which has afflicted the entire world, already caused over 125,000 fatalities and with its rampage continuing alarmingly, the socio-economic-political consequences for the world, in the near future, are likely to be as horrendous as the employment of a weapon of mass destruction(WMD).
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FOR CHINA- BUILDING WALLS OR WIND MILLS
Brig Vivek Verma Writes : While the geo-political game is out in the open, the world is facing tragic human consequences and economic uncertainty. It is staring at major discontinuities, shocks, and surprises triggering strategic destabilisation.
POST COVID-19: EMERGING GEO-STARTEGIC TRENDS AND IMPACT ON ECONOMY AND CORPORATES
Col Akshaya Handa Writes : Geo-strategic trends have nearly always impacted the national and corporate economics. Turbulent times more often than not, change the existing geo-strategic trends and lead to unexpected results, sometime turning earlier expectations on their head.
CAN CHINA’S LOSS BE INDIA’S GAIN?
Prof Panda Writes :The withdrawal of the Japanese companies from China and the process of disinvestment may be a loss to China but provides a huge opportunity for countries in Southeast Asia as well as India as they get ready to welcome the Japanese companies to set up bases.