The writer, a former corps commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, is chancellor, Central University of Kashmir
December 25,2023 14:35:09 PM
Kashmir’s strong and layered counter-infiltration (CI) and counter-terrorism (CT) grid makes planning proxy operations difficult. On the other hand, dilution of troop deployment and a chequered history of local support may have led to activity and presence of terrorists shifting there
Tue, Dec 26, 2023November 22,2023 14:51:15 PM
In an integrated 'all of government' approach, efforts are on to save the precious lives of 41 workers stuck inside a partially collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas. None of those stuck in the tunnel have the reach or status to influence decisions. Yet, every leader and official has their welfare, and that of their families, in mind
Thu, Nov 23, 2023September 15,2023 17:11:49 PM
Common public belief is that post-August 5, 2019, after Article 370 was amended, the situation in J&K has normalised with strong action taken against separatists. However, it would be a misnomer to say that the problem of the Pakistan-sponsored proxy war in J&K is completely behind us
Sat, Sep 16, 2023July 05,2023 19:48:09 PM
The recent incident of women and children protesters blocking the army, which was shared on social media by the Spear Corps, was appreciated and criticised in equal measure. Field commanders must be trusted to know what they are doing
Thu, Jul 06, 2023April 25,2023 16:54:56 PM
Though the attack was directed at India's new-found self-confidence, New Delhi must not respond in haste, especially because the international situation is in a state of flux
Thu, Apr 27, 2023March 09,2023 16:53:56 PM
Indian Army’s record is guided by imperative of fairness to the people in the proxy conflict zone and also to its own soldiers. Respecting this fine balance requires leadership skills
Fri, Mar 10, 2023January 22,2022 11:30:38 AM
The former Army chief draws upon his personal experience to throw light on Pakistan's role in the unrest in the Valley and his reflections on the way ahead
Fri, Jan 21, 2022February 12,2021 05:00:45 AM
Syed Ata Hasnain writes: What the disengagement will involve and what its terminal status will be is of much importance to the future of Sino-Indian relations. As more information is revealed on the terms and conditions of the disengagement, the approach and strategy we need to adopt will become progressively clearer.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021November 20,2020 01:08:06 AM
Amid changing geopolitics, each shot fired on LoC, each proposal on LAC, will mean several dots have to be joined.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020July 20,2020 03:37:18 AM
China’s success or failure in such adventurism will set the course of its future strategy against its multiple adversaries. That is the psyche which India must exploit to prevent escalation and win this and impending standoffs without fighting.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020April 21,2020 00:59:23 AM
Strategic cooperation, focus on human security, will be the key to global recovery. But trust deficit between great powers will make that a hard task.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020February 25,2020 03:00:50 AM
All this may point towards Pakistan adopting a more rational course in J&K and preventing situations which it will clearly be in no position to handle.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020January 07,2020 04:30:46 AM
An all-out war between the US and Iran will destabilise the region and have major economic impact worldwide. The outcome could be apocalyptic for India’s interests
Tue, Jan 07, 2020November 01,2019 03:59:00 AM
With the numbers of terrorists down but some quantum of successful infiltration, as admitted by the JKP, the terrorists have had some time to reorganise, recalibrate and reselect their targets.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019August 10,2019 00:20:17 AM
The address was perfectly timed because the question that was arising was whether India would squander the difficult decision at the altar of unnecessary triumphalism without looking at the sensitivities of its implications.
Sat, Aug 10, 2019April 27,2019 01:27:35 AM
The Islamic State (IS) has lately taken responsibility. Yet, the international connection is a matter of piecing the complex jigsaw of international terror, Islamist networks, the situation post the 2009 war with LTTE and other events.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019February 23,2019 00:28:59 AM
When a nation virtually announces that it is going to do something in reprisal it compromises one of the basic principles of war — surprise. It is patient and planned operations that will hobble Pakistan.
Sat, Feb 23, 2019January 07,2019 02:03:08 AM
J&K needs a coordinated effort from all stakeholder organisations
Mon, Jan 07, 2019September 24,2018 00:07:19 AM
Suggestion that rank of brigadier be eliminated, command and control be restructured are ill-informed.
Mon, Sep 24, 2018May 31,2018 00:36:59 AM
Peace initiatives on LoC, and internally in J&K, must be enthusiastically welcomed, but not taken at face value
Thu, May 31, 2018February 22,2018 00:06:06 AM
Emergence of credible threats in ‘rear of rear areas’ points to a transformation in threat pattern. As Pakistan’s provocation changes, India’s response must be different too.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018January 04,2018 00:25:35 AM
US President’s censure notwithstanding, Pakistan continues to mainstream terror groups. India cannot let down its guard.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018October 09,2017 01:00:07 AM
Delhi has much to learn from Islamabad’s diplomatic outreach to the world
Mon, Oct 09, 2017July 08,2017 00:28:28 AM
Until the death of Burhan Wani, Kashmir’s new militancy on social media was little understood by the establishment, intelligence agencies and media
Sat, Jul 08, 2017June 17,2017 00:00:42 AM
Pakistani militants are fervently trying to gain access through Uri. This is a warning bell to step up counter-terror ops, intelligence — and outreach to Kashmiris
Sat, Jun 17, 2017