National Policies

Strategic evaluation of India’s defence policy, economic security policy, foreign policy decisions, and governance reforms impacting national resilience and state capacity.

G 20- Meeting: Is Strategic Balancing a ‘New Normal’ in the Interlinked World?(Global Review, Germany)

I am sharing an article of mine published by Global Review ( Germany). Although I am attaching the URL of publication below, but there could be errors due to language translation twice. For the benefit of friends who do not understand…

Is Strategic Balancing a ‘New Normal’ in Interlinked World?(Updated post G-20)

Sharing my article published in Modern Diplomacy before the G-20 Summit. It has been updated post the Summit, although few bilateral meetings are still in progress. The G-20 Summit 2018, besides its normal proceedings, will be remembered for extraordinary large…

India Must Prepare to Face US Sanctions, Continue with Russia-Iran

India Must Prepare to Face US Sanctions, Continue with Russia-Iran       | Maj Gen S B Asthana, SM, VSM – 14 Oct 2018 India Must Prepare to Face US Sanctions, Continue with Russia-Iran       By Major General S B Asthana, SM,…

Maldives crisis – options for India: My opinion on WION News updated

Sharing my opinion published in WION News duly updated. An analysis about Indian options in WION News. http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-maldives-crisis—options-for-india-163715 Democracy has prevailed in Maldives but the distance between the cup and the lip does not seem to be reducing, with President…

Jammu & Kashmir proceeds FIR against Army Officer in SC, despite Governor Rule

It is strange to find that the state of Jammu and Kashmir continues to proceed with the case of FIR against the Army Officer over Shopian case, despite Governor’s rule,  Armed Forces Special Powers Act in place, and no sanction…