The purge saga in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues. The latest names of senior military officials, as tweeted by Jennifer Zeng, a writer, reporter & China expert, who reportedly have been removed from their posts are, Wang Haijiang, Commander of the Western Theatre Command; Wang Peng, Minister of the Training and Administration Department ofContinue reading “Morale in the Boots – Xi’s Continuous Purge of PLA Generals – Corruption or Insecurity?”
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Military and Security Developments in China – India Needs to Build Conventional Capability
As China seeks to achieve “national rejuvenation” by its centenary in 2049, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders view a modern, capable, and “world-class” military as essential to achieving its revisionist aims (changing the current status quo) and overcoming what Beijing sees as an increasingly turbulent international environment. This is the guiding principle charting China’s national, economic, and military strategy. It is thus importantContinue reading “Military and Security Developments in China – India Needs to Build Conventional Capability”
India’s DRDO Tests A laser Weapon – Understand the Dynamics of Directed Energy Weapons
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday, April 13, 2025, announced the successful trial of the in-house developed Mk-II(A) Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. It thus demonstrated having mastered the technology for disabling missiles, drones, and smaller projectiles. The success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations, whichContinue reading “India’s DRDO Tests A laser Weapon – Understand the Dynamics of Directed Energy Weapons”
PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka – Rejuvenating an Important Relationship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant two-day official visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, his first overseas trip after securing a historic third term. The visit reinforced India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) and strategic focus on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During the visit, Modi and newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura KumaraContinue reading “PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka – Rejuvenating an Important Relationship”
China Nuclear Arsenal 2025 – Working to Catch Up with USA – India Needs to Keep Watch and Act
China’s nuclear arsenal has undergone significant modernization and expansion in recent years. The country is estimated to possess approximately 600 nuclear warheads, with more in production, to arm futuristic land-based ballistic missiles, sea-based ballistic missiles, and bombers. The country is constructing 320 new silos for its intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), including the liquid-fuelled DF-5B equippedContinue reading “China Nuclear Arsenal 2025 – Working to Catch Up with USA – India Needs to Keep Watch and Act”
Pahalgam Attack Need for All out Response – Never Forget Never Forgive
The gruesome massacre of innocent holiday makers at Pahalgam killing at least 28 people, and injuring several others has been condemned by all major world leaders including US President Trump and Russian President Putin. Most world leaders have condemned the attack. Israel has shown solidarity. That it happened at a time when US Vice President JD Vance was in India, indicates the audacity of theContinue reading “Pahalgam Attack Need for All out Response – Never Forget Never Forgive”
Russia India China (RIC) Grouping Challenges and Opportunities
The fresh Trump tariffs which have specifically targeted BRICS countries, and India in particular, have once again made India suspect of the USA and its so-called pro-India geostrategic stance. There has been a flurry of visits exchanged between the Indian Foreign Minister and the NSA to Moscow and China, and there have been reciprocal visits. Pakistan Army Chief Munir has been invited to the USA twice in aContinue reading “Russia India China (RIC) Grouping Challenges and Opportunities “
India’s Deepening Military Aviation’s French Connection
The primacy of air power in future military operations has once again been re-established in the Ukraine conflict, West Asian showdowns, and most recently during Op Sindoor. Indian Air Force (IAF) is down to 29 fighter aircraft squadrons vis-à-vis the authorized 42.5. The last MiG-21 “Bison” squadron is being decommissioned this September. The LCA Mk1A is still mired by delays and will enter IAF serviceContinue reading “India’s Deepening Military Aviation’s French Connection”
India China Thaw – Are Dragon-Elephant Set to Tango Again
As Prime Minister Modi gets set to go to China, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is here in India between August 18 and 19. Are the two “Asian Giants” actively working to mend their strained bilateral relations, signalling a push towards normalising ties and fostering greater stability between the two? A series of high-level bilateral engagements have been unfolding. Rebuilding bilateral relations, whichContinue reading “India China Thaw – Are Dragon-Elephant Set to Tango Again “
BRICS in the Time of Trump Tariff Madness
BRICS is today one of the world’s leading blocs that has overtaken the G7 on most indicators. As US President Donald Trump runs amok like a bull in the China shop, BRICS countries are brewing a heavy blowback against Trump. Trump has chosen the BRICS countries for a special dose of steep tariffs alongside hisContinue reading “BRICS in the Time of Trump Tariff Madness”
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