We have not been able to convince the global community to initiate any action against Pakistan, which is a fair indication of India’s weakness in dominating the narrative and winning the perception battle.
Operations Rising Lion and Spider’s Web have demonstrated that Unmanned Aerial Systems will play a major role in modern wars. It is a cost-effective technology that can offset investment in other costly weapon systems.
Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
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.
Regime change will be unavoidable in Iran. Majority of the population is against theocratic rule. Khamenei is in hiding and he is likely to be eliminated by Israel when he comes out, paving way for a democratic non-theocratic rule. Public there may be able to show more fearlessness because the Ayatollah is weakened.
In contrast, our air force is made up a 1947-built mosquito and a new India-made, light-weight insect. These two are supposed to deter China and Pakistan. Apparently, the money left after freebies, subsidies, loan waivers, & corruption could buy only the mosquito and & the insect.
It is true that Iran capitulated, but it is the most practical decision. Iran can now focus on development. In fact it should start dialogue with USA so that the economic sanctions can be lifted. It just needs to declare that all its nuclear stock pile is devastated. It also has to forgo sponsoring terrorists in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, etc. and work to bring back its economy to a growth path.
Regime change will be unavoidable in Iran. Majority of the population is against theocratic rule. Khamenei is in hiding and he is likely to be eliminated by Israel when he comes out, paving way for a democratic non-theocratic rule. Public there may be able to show more fearlessness because the Ayatollah is weakened.
Kuch toh sharm Kar lo General.
In contrast, our air force is made up a 1947-built mosquito and a new India-made, light-weight insect. These two are supposed to deter China and Pakistan. Apparently, the money left after freebies, subsidies, loan waivers, & corruption could buy only the mosquito and & the insect.
It is true that Iran capitulated, but it is the most practical decision. Iran can now focus on development. In fact it should start dialogue with USA so that the economic sanctions can be lifted. It just needs to declare that all its nuclear stock pile is devastated. It also has to forgo sponsoring terrorists in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, etc. and work to bring back its economy to a growth path.