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Mao’s role in the 1962 conflict with India was underplayed for years and it was only in the 1990s that a series of good writing from China emerged, revealing Mao’s impatience and irritation with Nehru’s growing influence in the developing world, and India’s unwillingness to let go of Aksai Chin

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, following a clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, said China is preparing for war but the Indian government is “deep in slumber”, unmindful of the gravity of the situation. He warned that China’s preparations were not just for incursions, but for a full-scale war. Without losing a chance, the BJP accused him

The Chinese intrusions are only rising year after year. The Govt must prepare for any eventuality and should not take border skirmishes lightly BRIJENDER SINGH PANWAR The recent stand-off between the Indian and Chinese armies in Tawang needs to be seen in the strategic political and cultural significance of the 3,488 km LAC area running

'The 1962 India-China War – What They Don't Want You To Know' refers to parts of the yet-to-be-declassified Henderson Brooks Report (HBR)

India’s record since Independence in keeping its borders secure and itself internally stable has been satisfactory, but for patches of erratic planning and erring in performance. India hit the ground running to confront its security challenges with a war over J&K days just after the Partit

Do specifically. or in 2006, democrats had a campaign pitch on ending what they argued was the republican culture of corruption. it was about washington, it was rebuke to bush, and pledge that democrats would do better and lock in clean government with new laws to ban abuse by either party. this was at a time you have to remember bush was focused on forward policy, trying to change social security. those were his ideas or policies. so democrats were going on offense, they were in the position re...

The Sino-Indian War between China and India was in October–November 1962. A disputed Himalayan border was the main cause of the war. India never suspected that China would ever launch an attack, but...

A fascinating new book titled ‘Waziristan Datta Khel’, which sheds light on the history and culture of the land goes deep into its military aspect and significance.It is written by Brigadier Sajid Muzaffar Chaudhry who has worked extensively on terrorist narratives and formulation of counter-narratives, post-conflict rehabilitation and perception management.

China emerged as India’s primary military threat after 1962. Beijing’s border belligerence in 2020 has ensured it is once again the case

Reform of The Thin Khaki Line 23/02/2021 Not for a second would one presume to tell our generals how to fight. I will maintain – after experience of large wars – that small battalions with three low strength companies are wholly inadequate to cope with the strains and stresses of daily combat against a dangerous and experienced military power. We must think again: about using reserves properly, constantly renewing technology, and preparing for the unexpected. Post Segments Why does our c...