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Modernisation of the Armed Forces of China: Wake Up Call for India
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Issues Meriting Importance The People’s Republic of China was established in 1949 under the Chairmanship of Mao Ze Dong. The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) defeated Generalissimo Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek), and formed the government. Thereaft

September 28, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, PLA modernisation, India’s military modernisation
Armed Forces of Vietnam
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Introduction The Armed Forces of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is known as the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN). The PAVN was formed by Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap on 22 December 1944. The Service Branches comprise of the Army, Nav

August 10, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific, Article, : Vietnam armed forces, Vietnam’s Strategy Document
Strategy for Defence Exports: Need for Alternative Measures
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Issues Meriting Importance India currently is the highest importer of weaponry in the World. While our adversaries China and Pakistan import weapons, both have scaled down their imports and enhanced their exports. Our adversaries are by and large

June 07, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Defence Planning Committee, Defence production, Defence export
Commentary: Implications of Pakistan on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The ‘Group of Seven’ countries, commonly referred as G-7, was conceptualised prior to the 1973 oil crisis. It started with an informal meeting between the US Secretary of the Treasury and finance minister

April 23, 2018 Terrorism, National Security and Strategic Studies, Commentary, FATF Grey List, Pakistan’s terror-finance, FATF
Commentary: Suspension of United States Aid to Pakistan
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Issues Meriting Consideration The United States policy to Pakistan remains an enigma and has moved through ups and downs. 2018 began with a tweet from the President that the ‘United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollar

February 22, 2018 Neighbourhood Studies, Pakistan, Commentary, US Aid to Pakistan, terrorist networks in Pakistan
Myanmar’s Armed Forces (Tatmadaw)
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Historical Perspective Myanmar historically had three distinct periods. The monarchy which lasted from the 9th to the 19th century comprised, chronologically, the Pagan Dynasty, the Toungoo Dynasty and the Konbaung Dynasty. The army during this pe

November 29, 2017 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Myanmar politics, Tatmadaw
Intensification of Indo Japanese Strategic Partnership
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Strategic Partnership Japan has been a great supporter of India from a long time. It played a substantive role in India’s freedom struggle by assisting freedom fighters in gaining India’s independence. It started with assistance to Rash Behari

September 18, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific, Indo-Japanese cooperation, Abe Visit
चीन पर उत्कृष्टता केंद्र तैयार करना
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

परिचय भारत के पास चीन के बारे में कोई स्पष्ट धारणा नहीं है और हमारे विचार अब भी 1962 के युद्ध पर तथ�

September 04, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Hindi, चीनी विशेषज्ञता, चीन उत्कृष्टता केंद्र, Excellence on China
Developing Nodes of Excellence on China
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

Introduction India does not have clear perceptions of China and our thinking is based on the 1962 War and also from opinions of research findings of other countries. Thus despite all efforts, China remains an enigma with regards to its behaviour i

August 11, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, India, China, Bhutan, China study, modernisation, centres of excellence, Developing Nodes
दक्षिण फिलीपींस में दाएश के खिलाफ संयुक्त सैन्य अभियान
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty

प्रासंगिक मुद्दे राजनीतिक और सैन्य मकसद पूरे करने के लिए आतंकवाद को युगों से हथियार बनाया जात

July 27, 2017 Terrorism, National Security and Strategic Studies, Hindi, आतंकवाद, ISIS, फिलीपींस, दाएश, Joint Military Operations, Daesh in Southern Philippines, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
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