To the military mind, the idea of planning to get hit first and then react is anathema to its enculturation about use of force. If such ‘Military Think’ captures the mind of India’s political decision makers, India would only be pursuing an illusion that is unlikely to pay any dividends.
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.
Consider the size of China. Or even Pakistan for that matter. The number of warheads they posses, some in submarines, that would survive a strike. It would be crazy for India, or even the United States, Russia, to launch a preemptive strike.
Consider the size of China. Or even Pakistan for that matter. The number of warheads they posses, some in submarines, that would survive a strike. It would be crazy for India, or even the United States, Russia, to launch a preemptive strike.