Talk of changing the 'history and geography' of nuclear weapon armed adversaries is incredulous and bizarre. Nuclear weapon states cannot fight full scale wars of annihilation.
Appointment is following a directive by Army chief who ordered the creation of the post across all Army commands, including at the level of the Chief of the Army Staff.
Jalandhar has given Pakistan another Chief of Army Staff, Gen Zia ul-Haq, the progenitor of politico-military jihad across both the Afghan and Indian borders.
The Army was clearly unprepared for this extension, till recently events were continuing as though COAS was to retire as per schedule. He was even felicitated for nearing the milestone.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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