A discussion with Aadi Achint on the latest situation in Ukraine including the US military aid package and its implications.
As per reports the government is set to finalise the ‘Agnipath’ nee ‘Tour of Duty’ recruitment scheme, under which youth can enlist in the Army for three /five years and be known as ‘Agnivirs’. It is being envisaged that 25% of them would serve for three years and 25% for five years, the remaining 50% would serve for the full term till they reach the retirement age. This major reform is expected to significantly reduce the age profile of the Armed forces. This reform will also result in significant reduction of pensions. It will curb the ballooning salary and pension bills that are adversely impacting military modernization. Under this arrangement, after completing 3 or 5 years of service, the Army will help the soldier/officer to be recruited in other services. The soldiers would be given a pay-out along with priority in recruitment to certain government jobs, including the central armed police forces. An effort is also on to nudge corporate India into hiring such ...
I think India needs to stay out of this unless both sides ask. Maybe Russia will just consolidate its gains with the most productive areas under its control and use rest of UKR as practice/proving ground via a low intensity conflict for its new weaponry and fresh troops. This will also bleed Europe & US as they will need to compensate UKR disproportionately with economic and military aid to keep it alive as well as supporting the millions of refugees. Interesting, though sad, times ahead for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't be surprising if the US & EU use pre-occupation with UKR and commitment to providing arms & aid to it as an excuse to back-away from Taiwan if the CCP comes a visiting this year.
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