Once one has a hammer, one tends to see a nail everywhere — the use of lethal force by organs of the state against its own citizens needs utmost vigilance.
If senior military leaders blur the distinction between personal beliefs and institutional identity, the rank and file will inevitably draw their own conclusions regarding acceptable behaviour.
In India, the crash involving the AN-32 transport aircraft marked the fourth major incident involving a military aircraft since the beginning of this year.
It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.
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