In context of ongoing cyber threat from hostile neighbors, India's decision to ban 59 Chinese Apps and the fact that certain countries like Australia have indicated formidable cyber attacks to its critical infrastructure, this subject assumes importance. As global community very little has been done to address this threat, which is omnipresent with opportunity of … Continue reading Cyber Warfare grips World: Can there be Cyber Peace?
“The battleground for ‘Undeclared Third World War’ is likely to be Indo-Pacific”: Interview of Major General S B Asthana (Retd) by Global Review (Germany)
Sharing an interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about the global strategic scenario, geopolitical situation in Asia, escalating Sino-US strategic competition in COVID- 19 era . I must compliment the interviewer, Mr Ralf Ostner, for his well researched incisive questions, confronting me with views of some globally acclaimed strategists and my own past articles. … Continue reading “The battleground for ‘Undeclared Third World War’ is likely to be Indo-Pacific”: Interview of Major General S B Asthana (Retd) by Global Review (Germany)
COVID-19 added a new dimension to ‘Undeclared Third World War’ A detailed Analysis
Sharing the detailed analysis on the subject published as Strategic Perspectives on the website of United Service Institution of India for April-June, 2020. The recent sabre rattling and posturing in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, alleged Nuclear test by China, Elephant walk by US Forces followed by deployment of naval ships of US and … Continue reading COVID-19 added a new dimension to ‘Undeclared Third World War’ A detailed Analysis
Opinion: Global Response in Dealing COVID-19: Takeaways for India
China claims to have crossed its peak period of Pandemic. Smaller successful countries enjoy relatively better medical capacities per capita population. The latest epicenters are US & Europe, but the world is anxious of Indian fight against COVID-19 because of extremely high population density, possible administrative difficulties in combating pandemic & logistics attached with lockdown. … Continue reading Opinion: Global Response in Dealing COVID-19: Takeaways for India
Looking beyond US-Taliban Peace Deal in Afghanistan
The fact that despite UN Security Council backing the US-Taliban Peace Deal, the US Deputy Permanent Mission in UN acknowledged that the ongoing violence is not conducive to peace process last week. The New York Times had put up a positive headlines to say that the decision to release the prisoners by Afghan Government could help … Continue reading Looking beyond US-Taliban Peace Deal in Afghanistan
Asthana Writes 