Gunners Shot

ROAR OT THE TRUMPET. Initial analysis. A lot of internal focus with huge external repercussions. The question and poser - the world will have to adjust to a more inward looking USA than an intrusive one. Creates its own issues.

Great discussion with @brigarunsahgal . International trends indicate #StrategicDecline of big powers which are ALL internally constrained & struggling to retain influence. As new tech & structures emerge what it is #India seeking?

The GAZA CEASEFIRE has gone into effect. What are its outlines? What has it meant for all the nations and actors since Operation Al Aqsa started? What next? Some initial thoughts.

Lt Gen D P Pandey (R) and I discussed how narratives in conflict are spun. It is now common to generate narratives in line with political and military goals by all nations. These narratives shape public opinion before , during and after the conflict. Historically, India has been poor at generating or maintaining a narrative which satisfies its own public leave alone international opinion. The Armed Forces have specially been inept in building public opinion on their capabilities or action. It has placed them at a great disadvantage historically. This is strange considering that the Indian Armed Forces are the most trusted of institutions in the country. There is necessity for introspection and doing a lot about it.

#Technology is changing at pace as #AI swamps our systems, nature of war and conflict is changing, India has set off a year of reforms in #MOD, #IntegratedTheatreCommands are being ushered in and #IndiaIsRising. A #VikisitBharat is impossible without a #SurakshitBharat. In the light of these developments, Lt Gen Raj Shukla and I discussed in detail the reforms needed in MOD - structurally, financially, technologically. While the need for change is well understood, the attitude seems to be - I WILL NOT CHANGE...RATHER I DO NOT NEED CHANGE...IT IS ONLY THR OTHER MAN WHO NEEDS CHANGE...a sort of I AM OK YOU ARE NOT OK KIND OF A SYNDROME! The biggest reform challenge in MOD will be attitudinal in nature. Can our unique Politico-Bureaucratic-Military compact rise up to the challenge?

INDIA'S HYPERSONIC TEST An initial analysis. look out for my interviews on INDIA TODAY with @MattooShashank & NEWS NINE PLUS with @SandeepUnnithan . Will do an in-depth analysis on "Hypersonic Shock to China" on Gunners Shot on 20 Nov.