Topic: Civil-Military Relations
Gen Bajwa can bet on Pakistan’s divided politics. Imran Khan’s defiance will lead to nothing
It's unfortunate that no one in Pakistan government and opposition will capture this opportunity and join hands to push back the army chief for good.
Jalore emergency landing strip on highway shows era of standalone military projects is passé
India was a pioneer of emergency landing strips during WW2 but didn’t revive it for a long time. Now it can give IAF more flexibility.
CDS & military integration not a silver bullet for institutional issues in national security
If anything, India's political leaders will now be more susceptible to military advice without any corresponding increase in their ability to interrogate them.
The Indian Army is dragged into every issue today. Is it strong enough to resist it?
The Army seems to be getting dragged into every debate in the media, whether it is about patriotism, nationalism, student politics or the national anthem.
On Camera
YourTurn
Forget Gyanvapi for a moment, Varanasi needs justice for a recent carnage: 2006 IM bombings
The real victim of the Varanasi bombing investigation has been the idea of justice. It's more lethal than any bombs the Indian Mujahideen planted.
Tata in acquisition talks with as many as 5 brands, to bolster position in consumer goods sector
The conglomerate will likely face stiff competition in the sector from existing global giants such as Unilever, as well as Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.
Defence
China building ‘bigger, broader’ 2nd bridge at Pangong Tso that can carry armoured columns
China's People's Liberation Army aims for multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future.
How Congress is like the Ambassador & why Indian politics needs a brand new set of wheels
Like the car, nothing the party has done to reinvent itself has worked. Only way forward is to offer something looking towards the future, not in image of glorious past.