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Article 370 and Pakistan The Statesman 11 May 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/3089349/Kolkata-The-Statesman/11-TH-MAY-2021#page/7/2 Article 370 and Pakistan The Statesman 11 May 2021           In a televised interview last week, SM Qureshi, Pakistan’s...
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) By Maj Gen Rahul Kumar (Retd)
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) By Maj Gen Rahul Kumar (Retd)

Introduction CPEC is amassivebilateral project to improve infrastructure within Pakistan for better trade with China and to further integrate the...
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) By Maj Gen Rahul Kumar

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) By Maj Gen Rahul Kumar   Introduction CPEC is a massive bilateral project to improve infrastructure...
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America’s Inglorious Afghanistan Foray, by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)
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America’s Inglorious Afghanistan Foray, by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Since Washington never ceases waxing eloquent on how its actions are guided by lofty principles and high moral values, recent...
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The ‘Biggest Land Grabber’ of Pakistan, by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)
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The ‘Biggest Land Grabber’ of Pakistan, by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Pakistan army’s insatiable hunger for land is no secret. Au contraire,it’s so pronounced that it even found prominence during the...
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Achilles heel  by Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh (Retd)
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Achilles heel by Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh (Retd)

Though Pakistan has historically strived for a Taliban-dominant regime in Afghanistan, absolute power to the terror group will be contrary...
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Some Random Thoughts on Water Security of India Maj Gen AK Chaturvedi, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
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Some Random Thoughts on Water Security of India Maj Gen AK Chaturvedi, AVSM, VSM (Retd)

Introduction India is a water rich country with 4% of world’s water resources. But, India is also one of the...
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Assessing Pak polity’s comments on talks The Excelsior 01 May 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/assessing-pak-politys-comments-on-talks/ Assessing Pak polity’s comments on talks The Excelsior 01 May 2021           Addressing a news conference in the UAE...
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Eastern Ladakh: NTR – ‘Trust but Verify’ Information! by Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd)
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Eastern Ladakh: NTR – ‘Trust but Verify’ Information! by Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd)

Apparently, and correctly, there is a reportage fatigue on Eastern Ladakh, because of the intensification and severity of pandemic and...
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The Global Times accusing India of mismanagement should first investigate Wuhan, CCP The Print 26 Apr 2021

https://theprint.in/opinion/global-times-attacking-india-on-covid-mismanagement-should-first-investigate-wuhan-ccp/645547/ The Global Times accusing India of mismanagement should first investigate Wuhan, CCP The Print 26 Apr 2021 The Chinese...
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Divergences between India and China on Ladakh CLAWS 23 Apr 2021 Maj gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.claws.in/divergences-between-india-and-china-on-ladakh/ Divergences between India and China on Ladakh CLAWS 23 Apr 2021           The CDS, General Bipin Rawat, stated at...
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Pakistan Army’s “Culture of Entitlement” by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)
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Pakistan Army’s “Culture of Entitlement” by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

If an outsider was to say that there’s rampant corruption in Pakistan army, especially within the top echelons, Pakistan army’s...
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Pakistan’s peace offer came with fine print. Optimistic Indians failed to read it, By Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)
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Pakistan’s peace offer came with fine print. Optimistic Indians failed to read it, By Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Indians are incurable optimists. We got so euphoric when Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said “bury the past and move forward” that we...
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Summer is around the bend The Excelsior 07 Apr2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/summer-is-around-the-bend/ Summer is around the bend The Excelsior 07 Apr2021           The Indian armed forces have gained immense experience, over...
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Flip flops from Pakistan CLAWS 05 Apr 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.claws.in/flip-flops-from-pakistan/ Flip flops from Pakistan CLAWS 05 Apr 2021           In end March, the Pakistan Economic Coordination Committee headed by...
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India’s aggressive stance The Excelsior 04 Apr 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/indias-aggressive-stance/ India’s aggressive stance The Excelsior 04 Apr 2021           Indian response to Pak’s terrorist strikes had always been meek....
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इमरान का पत्र: क्या पाकिस्तान वाकई शांति चाहता है? Amar Ujala 01 Apr 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/imran-s-letter-to-modi-does-pakistan-really-want-peace प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के पाकिस्तान दिवस पर भेजे गए पत्र का जवाब देते हुए पाकिस्तान के प्रधानमंत्री इमरान खान...
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Can Pakistan sell changed narrative to its people The Statesman 31 Mar 2021 Maj gen Harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/3044513/Kolkata-The-Statesman/31ST-MARCH-2021#page/7/2 Can Pakistan sell changed narrative to its people The Statesman 31 Mar 2021           Addressing the inaugural Islamabad Security...
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Stumbling blocks between India and Pak CLAWS 24 Mar 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.claws.in/stumbling-blocks-between-india-and-pak/ Stumbling blocks between India and Pak CLAWS 24 Mar 2021           General Bajwa, addressing the Islamabad Security Dialogue stated,...
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Drawing lessons from the ugliness of the past The Statesman 23 Mar 2021 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/3036209/Kolkata-The-Statesman/23RD-MARCH-2021#page/7/2 Drawing lessons from the ugliness of the past The Statesman 23 Mar 2021           The golden jubilee of the...
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Modernize or perish Raksha Anirveda 15 Jan 2025

https://raksha-anirveda.com/modernise-or-perish/ Modernize or perish Raksha Anirveda 15 Jan 2025           Every war provides lessons, some suitable, some not. Added is...
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A modernizing army The Excelsior 15 Jan 2026

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/a-modernizing-army/ A modernizing army The Excelsior 15 Jan 2026           The army is celebrating its 78th Army Day on 15th...
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Trump’s threats to the world on the rise The Statesman 13 Jan 2026

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4105143/Kolkata-The-Statesman/13-TH-JANUARY-2026#page/9/2 Trump’s threats to the world on the rise The Statesman 13 Jan 2026           Post the success of Venezuela,...
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Galwan back in the limelight The Excelsior 09 Jan 2026

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/galwan-back-in-the-limelight/ Galwan back in the limelight The Excelsior 09 Jan 2026           Salman Khan’s upcoming movie, Battle of Galwan, the...
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Global

Why Venezuela The strategic logic behind Trump’s boldest gamble First Post 06 Jan 2026

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/why-venezuela-the-strategic-logic-behind-trumps-boldest-gamble-13966108.html Why Venezuela? The strategic logic behind Trump’s boldest gamble First Post 06 Jan 2026           President Trump in a...
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Russia’s information war will succeed The Statesman 06 Jan 2026

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4102533/Kolkata-The-Statesman/06-TH-JANUARY-2026#page/9/2 Russia’s information war will succeed The Statesman 06 Jan 2026           Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, recently stated that...
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The 1971 Mirage and the 2026 Flashpoint: Defusing the Bangladesh Time Bomb By Col R.P. Singh (Veteran)

As a veteran who has watched the strategic map of India evolve for over five decades, I am convinced that...
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The 1971 Mirage and the 2026 Flashpoint: Defusing the Bangladesh Time Bomb By Col R.P. Singh (Veteran)
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Pakistan’s forgotten genocide If Gaza deserves attention, so does Baluchistan First Post 31 Dec 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/pakistans-forgotten-genocide-if-gaza-deserves-attention-so-does-balochistan-13964441.html Pakistan’s forgotten genocide: If Gaza deserves attention, so does Baluchistan First Post 31 Dec 2025           A monthly report...
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Contribution of Society in Nation Building by Maj Gen Abhi Parmar (Retd)

The recent theft of thousands of flower pots in Lucknow after the Prime Minister’s visit has triggered some very disturbing...
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Armed forces must be ready on both fronts The Statesman 30 Dec 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4099669/Kolkata-The-Statesman/30TH-DECEMBER-2025#page/9/2 Armed forces must be ready on both fronts The Statesman 30 Dec 2025           The Pentagon’s annual report to...
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The burial of the Hurriyat The Excelsior 30 Dec 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/the-burial-of-the-hurriyat/ The burial of the Hurriyat The Excelsior 30 Dec 2025           It took the government over four decades but...
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Strategic Patience on the Eastern Front by Maj Gen Abhi Parmar VSM (Retd)

A lot of debate is going on these days whether it was wise for India to have intervened in East...
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How Gaza trap will make Munir realize the cost of American lunch First Post 23 Dec 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/how-gaza-trap-will-make-munir-realise-the-cost-of-american-lunch-13962332.html How Gaza trap will make Munir realize the cost of American lunch First Post 23 Dec 2025           Reports...
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Ill winds blow in Bangladesh The Statesman 23 Dec 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4096967/Kolkata-The-Statesman/23RD-DECEMBER-2025#page/9/2 Ill winds blow in Bangladesh The Statesman 23 Dec 2025           The death of Sharif Osman Hadi in Singapore,...
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Trump and India The Excelsior 19 Dec 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/trump-and-india/ Trump and India The Excelsior 19 Dec 2025 The recent tele-conversation between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump...
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Global

Trans-Atlantic ties face Trump threat The Statesman 16 Dec 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4094255/Kolkata-The-Statesman/16TH-DECEMBER-2025#page/10/2 Trans-Atlantic ties face Trump threat The Statesman 16 Dec 2025           Quietly hitting back at the US for its...
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The enigma that is Pakistan The Excelsior 12 Dec 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/the-enigma-that-is-pakistan/ The enigma that is Pakistan The Excelsior 12 Dec 2025           India has for long attempted to project Pakistan...
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A nation in turmoil Why Imran Khan still terrifies the Pak army First Post 11 Dec 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/a-nation-in-turmoil-why-imran-khan-still-terrifies-pakistan-army-13958865.html A nation in turmoil: Why Imran Khan still terrifies the Pak army First Post 11 Dec 2025           As...
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India’s deft diplomacy on show during Putin’s visit The Statesman 09 Dec 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4091512/Kolkata-The-Statesman/09-TH-DECEMBER-2025#page/9/2 India’s deft diplomacy on show during Putin’s visit The Statesman 09 Dec 2025           Putin’s recently concluded visit was...
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Will the Ukraine war end The Statesman 02 Dec 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4088759/Kolkata-The-Statesman/02ND-DECEMBER-2025#page/9/2 Will the Ukraine war end The Statesman 02 Dec 2025           Trump’s administrations recently leaked 28-point peace plan has...
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