Topic: Deterrence
Unlike Vajpayee & Manmohan, PM Modi thinks prudence in conflict is a self-imposed fetter
There is a continuing clamour for the Modi government to escalate further, if only to preserve the reputation of the ‘new India’.
India must explicitly seek escalation to establish a deterrence regime
Indian leaders must prepare forces, equipment, intelligence and plans for further escalation, and leverage our conventional superiority over Pakistan.
Beg, borrow, repeat: Pakistan’s IMF addiction continues even as its finance minister leaves
Pakistan’s military-driven economic decision-making is based on ‘Jazba’ and 'Chanda'.
IAS poll observer: With Modi breaking rules, should EC give him special security treatment?
The Election Commission has suspended an IAS officer who had inspected PM Narendra Modi’s chopper in Odisha’s Sambalpur Tuesday.
Defence
China is now testing laser ASAT weapons from its naval ships
China has already tested missile & EMP anti-satellite weapons from the ground. Now it’s using icebreaker ships in the Yellow Sea/Bohai Sea area.
Imran Khan’s ‘support’ for Modi shows BJP has walked into its own Pakistan trap
Modi & the BJP hope to return to power by exploiting the fear of Pakistan. Imran Khan has turned the tables and become a factor dividing Indian public opinion.