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Major General (Dr) S B Asthana
The Soldier
Former Director General Infantry, Indian Army
45+ years of Leadership | Kargil War Veteran | Sena Medal | Vishisht Seva Medal | UN Awards.
The Scholar
- PhD International Affairs (China)
- 500+ Strategic Publications
- Director, USI of India
The Strategist
- Global Strategic & Military Analyst
- 5000+ Global TV Appearances
- UN Peace Operations Expert
- Geopolitical Consultant
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The Hormuz Standoff: Why Trump’s Blockade Faces a 'Geography Trap'
As the U.S shifts from a total blockade to targeting Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz remains a powder keg. Maj Gen S.B. Asthana analyzes why geography is Iran's ultimate "Asymmetric Advantage"...
Full AssessmentCoexistence as Strategy in the India–China Reboot
India–China ties are resetting under US unilateralism, Operation Epic Fury & weaponised tariffs. Analysis of this cautious re-engagement...
Full AssessmentHas Iran Created a 'Taco Moment' for Trump? Decoding Strategies
In this exclusive analysis, I decode the escalation dynamics, the strategic calculations of the involved state actors, and what this means for global security...
Full AssessmentMajor General (Dr.) Sashi Bhushan Asthana
Explore the profile of Major General (Dr.) Sashi Bhushan Asthana, a strategic analyst with 45+ years in military operations and diplomacy.
View ProfileFPRC Journal 64- India between US and China
President trumps interventionist overdrive in Venezuela has signalled expansionism and coercive diplomacy a new normal for potential hegemons...
Full AssessmentThe War of Narratives: Towards an Indian Doctrine
The twenty-first century has transformed warfare from battlefields to minds, where narratives, perception, and information dominance determine victory...
Full AssessmentIndia and UN Peacekeeping: Eight Decades
Sharing an analysis of mine on the topic published in Journal Blueprint, Business Standard, titled "Duty Not Dominance"...
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