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I had a great discussion with Mr Sree Iyer on the latest peace initiative  from Pakistan. We started from the basics and went on to discuss a whole range of connected topics. Mr Iyer  led me on to many issues and skilfully ensured that we navigated a large part of the Indo Psk terrain. We ventured into issues beyond the normal  ‘military’ angles. It was not only interesting but a great learning experience for  me.   

  THIS ARTICLE IS PITCHED FOR UNIT LEVEL OFFICERS TO UNDERSTAND THE PLA BETTER TO DEFEAT THEM IN BATTLE TOMORROW THE EMBEDDED VIDEO AND THE ARTICLE ARE COMPLIMENTARY TO EACH OTHER The Sino Indian faceoff has recessed from an eyeball to eyeball confrontation to a military stalemate. However, the issue remains unresolved since the bulk of forces are still there. India cannot trust China one bit. Reflagration of hostilities cannot be ruled out. While the military stalemate can be construed as a victory, India should be prepared to confront the PLA again. When that happens, PLA should get more than a bloody nose. Many will think that I am putting my foot in the mouth. However, if we fight smart, we should be able to forcibly tuck their tails between their legs.  Fighting smart is all about focussing on weaknesses. The PLA is a well-equipped Army, with global ambitions operating with better infrastructure. Taking it head on is foolish. Matching it shoulder to shoulder or getting involved in

  As I was reading DAWN, I came across some thought provoking articles. I am sharing them with you. Gives you an insight into this troubled frontline nation which prided itself on the terrorists it produced as national assets rather than investing in vaccines like a weak ‘Endya’. Like always there is nothing original in these articles except my comments.  H A P P Y H O L I  EARLIER ARTICLES STATE OF PAKISTAN  PAKISTAN INTERNALISING PAKISTANS SOCIETAL FRACTURE PAKISTANI INSIGHTS NAYA PAKISTAN NAYA ANARCHY A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ORDINARY PAKISTANI THE NEW FORMULA  DAWN IN THE DUSK OF PAKISTAN LOOTERS OF THE FIFTH REICH PAKISTAN AT THE DAWN OF 2021 THE SICKMAN OF  South Asia CLUELESS AND CHAOTIC THE LOOMING CATASTROPHE IN PAKISTAN   PAKISTANI VIEWS OF THEIR OLIVE BRANCH  Ironies of a No-Win War by Maleeha Lodhi  @ https://www.dawn.com/news/1615258/ironies-of-a-no-win-war   My Comment . Maleeha Lodhi reviews the book No-Win War by Zahid Hussain in this article. The review suggests to me t

Like earlier articles of this genre, this is also a collection of excerpts from articles and opinions of Pakistanis. You may like to go to the link provided to get an idea about the whole article.   EARLIER ARTICLES STATE OF PAKISTAN  PAKISTAN INTERNALISING PAKISTANS SOCIETAL FRACTURE PAKISTANI INSIGHTS NAYA PAKISTAN NAYA ANARCHY A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ORDINARY PAKISTANI THE NEW FORMULA  DAWN IN THE DUSK OF PAKISTAN LOOTERS OF THE FIFTH REICH PAKISTAN AT THE DAWN OF 2021 THE SICKMAN OF  South Asia CLUELESS AND CHAOTIC THE LOOMING CATASTROPHE IN PAKISTAN Déjà Vu  @  https://www.dawn.com/news/1614688/deja-vu   Comment . Ashraf Jahangir Qazi has a bleak view of the prospects ahead. Of course his view is coloured by his typical Anti India rhetoric.  Sceptical  pessimism.         BEEN there! Done that! Or are we breaking new ground in India-Pakistan relations? Pessimism is never constructive. But with India-Pakistan relations, especially the Kashmir dispute, both history and the current si