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This is the seveth article on threatrisation.  Previous articles can be accessed by clicking on the following titles    The Core of Theatrisation Thoughts on a Webinar on Theatrisation Jointmanship – Pluck The Low Hanging Fruits Some Ideas From The Nichols-Goldwater Act Theatrisation - Are We Ready ? Prickles of Theatrisation of Commands Shapes of Theatres Multi Domain Operations (MDO) are changing battle spaces and the way wars are fought.  The shift towards non-contact warfare is a palpable trend. In this milieu, India’s theatrisation drive has hit a speed bump with the ‘Supporting Arm’ issue.  As warfare is changing, the traditional roles of Armed Forces, their constituent Arms and Services are also changing in the multi domain scenario. Understanding these changed roles and their integration in the larger scheme of things is important for successful theatrisation. For example cyber warfare is gaining new ground daily. Cyber space is keenly contested. In this domain,  it is mainly t

The discussion on theatrisation of commands is a contemporary topic which has multiple hues. In the first part of this discussion we gave out an overview of the process and what it involves. In this part , we discuss certain specific issues which need to be ironed out and put them in the correct perspective.  To see Part 1 Please Click Here  

There is a lot of discussion going on about Theatrisation of the Armed Forces. Many reports give different versions and most give only the current status and decisions. We have now put together the whole concept of Theatrisation of the Armed Forces in two parts. In the first part we discuss Theatrisation in general and explain what it involves and why we need it. In the second part we will touch upon specific issues of concern which are dominating public discourse. This is the first part, which was actually recorded prior to the issue taking centre stage. The second part will follow in a couple of days. Happy viewing.     To see Part 2 @ Please Click Here

This is the sixth article on threatrisation.  Previous articles can be accessed by clicking on the following titles    Thoughts on a Webinar on Theatrisation Jointmanship – Pluck The Low Hanging Fruits Some Ideas From The Nichols-Goldwater Act Theatrisation - Are We Ready ? Prickles of Theatrisation of Commands Shapes of Theatres   A high-level committee of the Vice Chiefs of the three Services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff , and representatives of other Ministries are to undertake wider consultations to implement Theatrisation.  It is well known that while the Army and Navy are fully onboard with the concept of Theatrisation, the IAF still has certain reservations. These reservations were always there and have only resurfaced. The public impression being generated  is that there is no solution except ‘shoving it down the throat’ and to implement it by a date in the near future. Such a thought is detrimental to national security and  should not even be contemplated. The need i