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Imbuing warrior ethos through strength

Imbuing warrior ethos through strength
yesterday 6

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Ashok K Mehta

Why new generation may force change in Thai politics

Why new generation may force change in Thai politics
21.01.2025 10

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Ashok K Mehta

India’s Gorkha Brigade: A legacy at crossroads

The iconic Gorkha Brigade faces an uncertain future with the freeze on Nepal domiciled Gorkha recruitment under the Agnipath scheme The press and...

07.01.2025 8

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India recalibrates Myanmar strategy

The stakes are high for India, balancing its Act East policy, border security and competition with China, all against the backdrop of a fractured...

24.12.2024 3

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Philippines confronts Chinese assertiveness

The South China Sea remains a flashpoint of escalating tensions as China intensifies its aggressive maritime activities, targeting nations like the...

10.12.2024 2

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K P Sharma Oli walks a tightrope on China

Will Oli’s stance on the BRI and his decision to prioritise China over India define his political legacy or deepen Nepal’s internal divides? In  ...

26.11.2024 3

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Domestic tensions add to Oli’s predicament

Amid a mounting internal criticism, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli faces daunting challenges, from managing a coalition to dealing with China My...

12.11.2024 2

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Ashok K Mehta

A mirage of progress on the LAC

The path to restoring the status quo appears fraught, with divergent interpretations between the two countries clouding any clear progress The 21st...

29.10.2024 2

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The untold story of Captain Rameshwar Thapa’s heroics

Capt Rameshwar Thapa, Nepal’s first civilian pilot to command a Russian Mi17 helicopter, played a pivotal role during the country’s Maoist...

16.10.2024 10

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Walking through the woods in UK

Suspension of winter fuel allowances, Starmer’s push to reset relations with Europe, and the forgotten legacy of the Gorkhas are echoing in the...

01.10.2024 2

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Ashok K Mehta

Myanmar Junta on the backfoot

For the first time, the military junta is losing ground to a powerful alliance of Ethnic Armed Organisations and the People's Defence Force On 3...

17.09.2024 9

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The US endorses India-Tibet ties

The recent visit of a bipartisan delegation of U S lawmakers to New Delhi and Dharamshala marks a significant moment in the US diplomacy in the...

03.09.2024 1

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Ashok K Mehta

Another surprise regime change in neighbourhood

Amid economic distress and a coup, India’s once strong alliance with Bangladesh teeters on uncertainty, as anti-India sentiment rises and strategic...

20.08.2024 1

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Why a national security strategy is vital for India

The military has always codified its practices and procedures for institutional memory. So why is the Government shy of it and using the CDS to...

06.08.2024 1

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Ashok K Mehta

India backs Philippines in South China Sea standoff

As China continues its aggressive tactics, the Philippines, bolstered by international alliances, stands resilient against Beijing's coercion My...

23.07.2024 2

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