Gaurav Kumar Writes:The idea of symmetric response in civil wars is driven by the belief and logic of reciprocity-to establish or maintain broad patterns of proportionate response. However, the burgeoning difference between the Taliban and the Afghan Government has never been so evident as it has been since the signing of the agreement between the US and the Taliban on 29 February 2020.
COVID-19 AND INDIA’S EXIT STRATEGY
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Writes : The people affected by the COVID 19 pandemic is reaching the 4.3million mark worldwide. In India, the detected cases have crossed the 70,000 mark, within two days of crossing the 60,000 mark, which is a major jump from the earlier days. All this during the third extension of the lockdown Even as India struggles to revive its economy there are no cogent strategies that appear to have been diligently thought through and ready for being unfolded.
ARMS IMPORTS AND THE GSQR PROBLEM
Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Writes :India retained its position as the second biggest importer of arms for the period 2015-19 according to the SIPRI Report released on 28 April 2020. On 8 May, Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) seemed to have publicly reprimanded the Armed Forces for contributing to arms import dependence. Amongst other issues, the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQRs) also figured.
TRF (TERROR REVIVAL FRONT): A WAR OF IDEAS OF ISI
Brig Narender Kumar, SM, VSM (Retd) Writes :So far in Kashmir religion was a rallying point for most terror outfits, but this change in strategy with an eye on future does not use religious symbolism, while still retaining its jihadist push. There are reports that these new cadres who have infiltrated from Pakistan are better trained and willing to give tough fight to the security forces.
IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON Af-PAK INSTABILITY: IMPACT ON INDIA’S SECURITY MATRIX
Reported by Naireen Khan, Asstha Gupta and Sudesh Yadav, Research Interns at the USI of India REPORT OF CS3’S WEB DISCUSSION HELD ON MAY 6TH 2020 To discuss the regional security […]
COVID -19 : IMPACT ON MILITARY TRAINING
Lt General Rajiv Bhalla, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM Writes : The COVID pandemic has forced the military to terminate all activities being done collectively with special reference to training courses being conducted at various Institutions.