Maj Gen YK Gera (Retd) writes, the Royal Air Force Air Command has been made responsible for securing, controlling and enabling the space environment for all joint users of space and to lead engagement with allies and other government departments and colleagues in Joint Forces Command.
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UN warns Bangladesh Rohingya Long-Term Stay Likely
Brig Narender writes, Presence of such a large number of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh itself is a security threat to India. The youths are an easy target of radicals and Islamic terrorists. The Arakan Liberation Army is already active in Rakhine State and may soon find their foot prints in Bangladesh and North east India.
Counterview– Afghanistan: Alternate Futures
Lt Gen Ghanshyam Singh Katoch paints an alternative scenario for Afghanistan if the the US persists with its withdrawal plan. He suggests a new equation between India-Pakistan and the Taliban led government.
Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
Col Shaman writes It is to the credit of Pakistan media that it has withstood strong challenges in the past with fortitude despite repeated campaign of disinformation, slander and libel, hate and virtual incitement to violence against media houses and persons by the all-powerful establishment.
Significance and Understanding the Prospects of the Development of Ad Forces/ Systems
Major Bhajan Lal Saini writes, the expansion of science and technology has left an indubitable impact on the defence strategies and systems, as well as its organisational sub-structures like the AD forces. With the exponential progress of civil aviation, the AD force of the nation is bound to be turned into a crucial component of national security strategy.
Kashmir’s Teenage Militants
Brig Narender writes, the killing of teenage terrorists in Kashmir has triggered a debate whether it was ethically correct for the security forces to kill young boys or they should have been given a chance to surrender. It also brings in question the role of parents, teachers and religious leaders.