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India’s ties with Beijing and the Tibetan factor The Statesman 08 Jul 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4030485/Kolkata-The-Statesman/08-TH-JULY-2025 India’s ties with Beijing and the Tibetan factor The Statesman 08 Jul 2025 Just short of his ninetieth...

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Implications of the Washington lunch The Statesman 24 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4025024/Kolkata-The-Statesman/24TH-JUNE-2024#page/9 Implications of the Washington lunch The Statesman 24 Jun 2025 There are many speculations on why Trump invited...

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Bangladesh instigates India The Excelsior 21 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/bangladesh-instigates-india/ Bangladesh instigates India The Excelsior 21 Jun 2025 Speaking at Chatham House in UK last week, Bangladesh Chief...

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Operation Sindoor Will Be Studied by Military Strategists for Years to Come ETv Bharat 12 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!opinion/post-operation-sindoor-india-and-pakistan-indian-armed-forces-military-enn25061202502 Operation Sindoor Will Be Studied by Military Strategists for Years to Come ETv Bharat 12 Jun 2025 The dust...

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Demand for intervention in dialogue between India and Pak The Excelsior 09 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/demand-for-intervention-in-dialogue-between-india-and-pak/ Demand for intervention in dialogue between India and Pak The Excelsior 09 Jun 2025 Recent allocation of funds...

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Unfolding Of Operation Sindoor After CDS Remarks on Aircraft Loss Etv Bharat 03 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!opinion/analysis-unfolding-of-operation-sindoor-after-cds-remarks-on-aircraft-loss-enn25060304641 Unfolding Of Operation Sindoor After CDS Remarks on Aircraft Loss Etv Bharat 03 Jun 2025 The CDS speaking...

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How China’s Baloch outreach signals Beijing’s loss of trust in Pakistan First Post 03 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/how-chinas-baloch-outreach-signals-beijings-loss-of-trust-in-pakistan-13893993.html How China’s Baloch outreach signals Beijing’s loss of trust in Pakistan First Post 03 Jun 2025 During the recent...

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India and Pakistan and global support The Excelsior 03 Jun 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/india-pakistan-and-global-support/ India and Pakistan and global support The Excelsior 03 Jun 2025 Post Operation Sindoor ceasefire, the Indian government...

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A Commonsensical Assessment of Operation Sindoor by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Unanswered Questions So much has been said and written about Operation Sindoor that one is hesitant to add yet another...

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Operation Sindoor: Indian Army is Well Poised to Defeat any Misadventure by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Nine days after the gruesome massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, J&K perpetrated by Pakistan sponsored terrorists, Pakistan army chief...

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Operation Sindoor’s Rabindranath Tagore Connection by Col Nilesh Kunwal (Retd)

Fountainhead of Terrorism When he stated that “Terrorism is not something that is being conducted in dark corners of Pakistan;...

Tags: Op Sindoor, Pakistan Army

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Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Likely Retaliation by Col Nilesh Kunwal (Retd)

Befitting Retribution Reiterating that “We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this [Pahalgam terrorist] attack will...

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Pakistan: a Plagiarised Photo Worth a Thousand Words by Col Nilesh Kunwal (Retd)

From the photos of Saturday’s grand dinner hosted by Pakistan’s newly promoted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to “honour the...

Tags: Gen Munir, Pakistan

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More Effective Deterrents Needed Against Pakistan’s Proxy War in J&K by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

Sound and Fury The international community’s vociferous condemnation of the horrific terrorist attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam area is...

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Has Gen Munir Bitten More than he can Chew? by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

By admin / June 1, 2025

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Has Gen Munir Bitten More than he can Chew? by Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd)

A Gruesome Terrorist Attack Though every terrorist attack is despicable, the Baisaran Meadow carnage in Pahalgam [J&K] on April 22...

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China struggling to regain reputation of its military products First Post 28 May 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/opinion-post-operation-sindoor-china-struggling-to-regain-reputation-of-its-military-products-13892513.html China struggling to regain reputation of its military products First Post 28 May 2025 The sudden visit to...

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A game of narratives The Statesman 27 May 2025 Maj Gen harsha Kakar

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4013952/Kolkata-The-Statesman/27TH-MAY-2025#page/9 A game of narratives The Statesman 27 May 2025 Wars will always be fought on the battlefield however...

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How a rattled Pakistan released dossier and promoted Munir as Field Marshal E Tv Bharat 24 May 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!opinion/how-a-rattled-pakistan-released-dossier-and-promoted-munir-as-field-marshal-enn25052402925 How a rattled Pakistan released dossier and promoted Munir as Field Marshal E Tv Bharat 24 May 2025 ...

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What did India prove in Operation Sindoor The Excelsior 24 May 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/what-did-india-prove-in-operation-sindoor/ What did India prove in Operation Sindoor The Excelsior 24 May 2025 Operation Sindoor was a perfectly planned...

‘Dilemma That Is Pakistan’ by Maj Gen Abhi Parmar, VSM (Retd)

By admin / May 22, 2025

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‘Dilemma That Is Pakistan’ by Maj Gen Abhi Parmar, VSM (Retd)

Well done, Prime Minister. We are truly proud of you and your team .👍 But don't forget you have hurt...

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How Gaza trap will make Munir realize the cost of American lunch First Post 23 Dec 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 23, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 23, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 19, 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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Trans-Atlantic ties face Trump threat The Statesman 16 Dec 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 16, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 12, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 12, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 9, 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

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / December 2, 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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China-Japan spat The Excelsior 30 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 30, 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/china-japan-spat/ China-Japan spat The Excelsior 30 Nov 2025 China reacted angrily after the Japanese PM, Sanae Takaichi, mentioned in...

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Security implications of the Hasina verdict The Statesman 25 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 25, 2025

https://striveindia.in/wp-admin/post-new.php Security implications of the Hasina verdict The Statesman 25 Nov 2025 Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced its...

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China’s disinformation campaign Amar Ujala 22 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 23, 2025

https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/china-along-with-pakistan-launched-propaganda-campaign-against-rafale-during-operation-sindoor-2025-11-22 China’s disinformation campaign Amar Ujala 22 Nov 2025 The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission which is a...

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UN endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan is a good idea, but peace requires more than a ceasefire First Post 21 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 21, 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/un-endorses-trump-gaza-plan-hamas-challenges-13952725.html UN endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan is a good idea, but peace requires more than a ceasefire First Post...

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Realigning security concerns The Excelsior 21 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 21, 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/realigning-security-concerns/ Realigning security concerns The Excelsior 21 Nov 2025 The Indian army’s Eastern Command recently established three new military...

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War on terror continues The Statesman 18 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 18, 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4083294/Kolkata-The-Statesman/18-TH-NOVEMBER-2025#page/9/2 War on terror continues The Statesman 18 Nov 2025 The Delhi blast is an indicator that India’s war...

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Delhi blast cautions India about internal-external terror nexus First Post 14 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 14, 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/delhi-blast-india-internal-external-terror-nexus-13950636.html Delhi blast cautions India about internal-external terror nexus First Post 14 Nov 2025 The blast which rocked Delhi...

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Isolation must force India to prepare herself better The Statesman 11 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 11, 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4078170/Kolkata-The-Statesman/11TH-NOV-2025#page/9/2 Isolation must force India to prepare herself better The Statesman 11 Nov 2025 There has been a vast...

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How Pakistan’s 27th amendment will turn a failed marshal into a dictator First Post 09 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 9, 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/pakistan-27th-amendment-asim-munir-dictator-power-13949141.html How Pakistan’s 27th amendment will turn a failed marshal into a dictator First Post 09 Nov 2025 The...

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Trishul, Astra Shakti, and the rise of Rudra Brigades How the armed forces are preparing for tomorrow’s wars First Post 04 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 4, 2025

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/trishul-astra-shakti-rudra-brigades-india-military-preparedness-13947771.html Trishul, Astra Shakti, and the rise of Rudra Brigades: How the armed forces are preparing for tomorrow’s wars First...

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Xi- a paranoid dictator The Excelsior 04 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 4, 2025

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/xi-a-paranoid-dictator/ Xi- a paranoid dictator The Excelsior 04 Nov 2025 Dictators rule and die by the gun. Few are...

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Fraying ties with Kabul threaten Islamabad The Statesman 04 Nov 2025

By Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar / November 4, 2025

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/4075521/Kolkata-The-Statesman/4-TH-NOVEMBER-2025#page/9/2 Fraying ties with Kabul threaten Islamabad The Statesman 04 Nov 2025 Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in...

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Trishul, Astra Shakti, and the rise of Rudra Brigades How the armed forces are preparing for tomorrow’s wars First Post 04 Nov 2025

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Preparing for theatre commands Joint military stations Amar Ujala 23 Sep 2025 Maj Gen Harsha Kakar

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