Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Engaging with BRICS gives India diplomatic space to adjust its relations with the major and emerging powers and consolidate on issues where there is convergence of interests.
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Escalation dynamics after ‘surgical strikes on terrorists’ by India: An analysis
General Asthana Writes: The successful surgical strikes on “Terrorists and their supporters” by Indian Armed Forces, has basically demonstrated the National Intention, Will, and Capacity to exercise hard power to break the myth that India will not chase militants and their supporters across the LoC/IB due to nuclear hangover.
India’s Pakistan Dilemma , Rhetorics VS Concrete Options ?
Maj Gen BK Sharma (Retd) Writes: Despite espousing a strong posture against Pakistan and despite strong provocation from that country and Indian public anger , the Government is still ambivalent in its Pakistan policy.The military brass has thundered that they will take revenge at the time and place of their choosing. How this threat is translated into action is to be seen?
Response to Uri Attack
Lt Gen Chander Prakash (Retd) writes: Much has been in the news for last about 48 hours about the attack on the Logistic Base of an Army’s Brigade Headquarters on the early hours of the morning of 18 Sep 16. Emotional rhetoric is soon changing to a logical analysis and the message emerging is “ avoid rash military action”.
Uri Attack – Should We Give Up Strategic Restraint ?
Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria (Retd) writes: A weak response is unlikely to convince Pakistan to give up the proxy war, it may well embolden the Pakistan Army to aggravate the problem.
India Signals Strong Commitment to Afghanistan’s Stability
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: What has been remarkable achievement of Indian assistance to Afghanistan is that India has not bypassed the Afghan government while giving aid to Kabul.