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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicMark Esper

Topic: Mark Esper

Trump firing Esper, Mattis, Bolton and Tillerson has meant a reboot for India too

‘Trump terminations’ have meant a reboot in New Delhi as top Indian ministers, officials had developed a rapport with those who were shown the door.

Trump sacks Defense Secretary Esper through Tweet for not being loyal enough

The president was frustrated that Esper, who became secretary in July 2019, didn’t do more to publicly defend him on key issues.

India-US 2+2 talks tomorrow as both look to achieve ‘shared diplomatic & security objectives’

Washington and New Delhi are set to discuss India-China border standoff and sign a key defence pact a week before the US goes to vote.

India will be the most consequential partner for us in Indo-Pacific this century, says US

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said a lot more closer collaboration related challenges in Indo-Pacific will be seen and reflected in 2+2 Dialogue next week in New Delhi.

China, Russia using growing strength to violate sovereignty of smaller states, says US

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper also said that Beijing is using One Belt One Road Initiative to expand financial ties with the 'ulterior' motive of gaining strategic influence.

Trump considers replacing Defense Secretary Esper after November election

US President Donald Trump has been frustrated that Esper, who became secretary in July 2019, hasn’t done more to publicly defend him on key issues.

US hails growing defence ties with India, lashes out at China for ‘systemic rule-breaking’

US Secretary of State Mark Esper says Washington is 'pleased to see' New Delhi and Beijing trying to de-escalate tensions in the Himalayas.

Trump not trying to unite Americans or even pretending to try: Ex-defense secretary Mattis

The US President's first defense secretary James Mattis issued a sharply worded and unprecedented rebuke, raising pressure on Trump, who is seeking a re-election.

Trump confronted defense secretary who opposed sending military to contain US protests

Defense Secretary Mark Esper had told reporters that active-duty military forces to perform law enforcement within the US is 'a matter of last resort'.

US Defence Secretary to host Rajnath Singh, says strategic interests align with India

The defence secretary said the international rules-based order that US and its allies had worked hard to establish was being tested in new and precarious ways.

On Camera

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.