National Instrument of Last Resort: Need to Restore Honor and Status of Military Dented by Central Pay Commisions

Posted on by S B Asthana

Backdrop For any nation to exercise its National will to pursue its National interest, the Comprehensive National Power including capability and will to exercise hard power is inescapable. History reveals that no country ever became a major power without strong Defence Forces, having the desired military capability and high morale to fight. The successful surgical … Continue reading National Instrument of Last Resort: Need to Restore Honor and Status of Military Dented by Central Pay Commisions

Escalation dynamics after ‘surgical strikes on terrorists’ by India: An analysis

Posted on by S B Asthana

Post surgical strikes against ‘terrorists and their supporters’ by India, there have been plethora of articles/debates/views/statements on various aspects covering the run up to the military action and possible reactions of Pakistan to it. An objective analysis to include managing of escalation ladder is worth an attempt from strategic perspective. Pakistan has tried every possible … Continue reading Escalation dynamics after ‘surgical strikes on terrorists’ by India: An analysis