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The writer is an alumnus of the National Defence College, and the author of China in India.

Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui (Photo: AP)

China is playing a long, deep game: India needs a more robust strategy

Playing the traditional Chinese waiting game to wear out, exasperate and exhaust the rival, opponent or critic.

26 March 2019 12:56 AM IST

Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

Pulwama to Abhinandan: Before & beyond, towards a new Great Game

Terror for Pakistan is the most effective and useful instrument of the state to cut India.

11 March 2019 12:15 AM IST

The final deal for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets is likely to be inked within the next five months. (Photo: PTI)

Tejas was Aero India 2019's real star & lessons to be learnt from...

In the attack fighter category too, out of five products worldwide, China's share stands at two SAC J-18 and SAC...

28 Feb 2019 2:24 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

The China-Canada diplomatic mess should be a warning to South Block

Not surprisingly, the Canadian diplomat did not endear himself to his colleagues and countrymen.

8 Feb 2019 12:07 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Dragon's deceit: Is Soros right about Xi plans?

The best, or worst, possible consequence of Mr Soros' statement is that the official Chinese reaction appeared to be...

31 Jan 2019 12:45 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping

To tell its story better to the world', Xi's China ramps up India...

The message is loud and clear. China will do anything and everything possible to take on foreigners, to take China...

21 Jan 2019 12:38 AM IST

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

418 yrs after John Company, new trade imperialists eye India again

New Delhi's desperation, to open up to China is simply bewildering.

8 Jan 2019 1:26 AM IST

The first point that immediately came to mind is why there should be a US threat at all if Russia helps this country to build two stealth frigates in Goa? A fresh lease agreement now nee-ds to be put in place for (potential, imaginary or real) violations of an American law, CAATSA, by India.

Of matters naval and geopolitical: India, Russia and United States

India's ability and intent to operate beyond the Indian Ocean region is a non-issue.

18 Dec 2018 12:17 AM IST

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

Targeting India from within: Are we ready to foil China's strategy?

Coming back to the Chinese, just a few instances of the gross misdemeanour of its nationals (in India) will suffice.

30 Nov 2018 12:35 AM IST

With INS Arihant, India rises under the sea

Arihant, by itself, is not the end, but the beginning of the sea power of the Indian State.

13 Nov 2018 1:04 AM IST

Through diligent research, and by taking stock of the successes and failures on the way. If the right lessons are learnt and a course correction is done.

Is India-made fighter possible? It's never too late to get started

It may be late in the day to think of an indigenously designed and manufactured fighter jet for the Indian Air Force.

5 Oct 2018 1:54 AM IST

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

Why the Chinese want to do Durga Puja in Bengal

It may be advisable for the Government of India to tell foreign diplomats not to go too deep into India's polity,...

30 Aug 2018 12:21 AM IST