Sharing an analysis of mine on the subject, published as Chapter 2 in the BOOK "India @ 75 - Reflections on New India" edited by Dr Nivedita Das Kundu, with chapters from other strategic writers. The analysis was written last year but is equally applicable today, being a contemporary subject. The gist is shared below. … Continue reading Chinese Concirclement of India and Standoff: Way Ahead
Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?
On completion of two years of Russia-Ukraine, sharing my analysis on it, published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Excerpt:-"The rhetoric of US led West seems shifting from "Putin must lose” to “Putin must not win” as it struggles to meet Ukraine’s expectations of financial and military support, wherein President Biden promises of supporting Ukraine ‘for as … Continue reading Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?
Pakistan Election 2024: Decoding Pakistan Army’s New Game Plan of Selecting the Prime Minister
Decoding Results The election results of Pakistan in 2024 indicate that if free and fair elections would have been held, the PTI under Imran Khan would have come to power, but this was not to the liking of the establishment/deep state (Pakistan Army). The deep state therefore skilfully played its cards well in advance by … Continue reading Pakistan Election 2024: Decoding Pakistan Army’s New Game Plan of Selecting the Prime Minister
Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?
Sharing an analysis of mine published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Important Issues:--The dimensions and contours of expanding Conflict.-Aim & Strategy of Hamas (Current and Future).-Netanyahu’s Aim, Strategy and Criticism (Declared and Implied)-Discomfort and compulsions of US.-Post War Gaza (Options & Likelihood).-Fallout in Red Sea.-Way Ahead. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/12/25/is-netanyahus-frustration-in-gaza-becoming-too-costly-for-all-stakeholders/ https://indiandefencereview.com/is-netanyahus-frustration-in-gaza-becoming-too-costly-for-all-stakeholders/ The Expanding Crisis The humanitarian crisis in … Continue reading Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Extends into Southern Gaza
Sharing an analysis of mine published in TheSundayGuardian As US vetoes UNSC resolution for ceasefire, it emboldens Israel to continue disproportionate collateral damage and civilian casualties, of course with 'advice' to minimise casualties, which has no effect on ground. Imp issues:--Expansion of War.-Why truce collapsed?-Opposing strategies & outcomes.-Fate of Gaza in post war scenario.-Way ahead.https://sundayguardianlive.com/investigation/humanitarian-crisis-deepens-as-israel-and-hamas-war-expands-to-south-gaza … Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Extends into Southern Gaza
Asthana Writes 