Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh

Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh

articles by Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh

Opinion

Former defence chiefs in Taiwan: How mutual security concerns emanating from China influence New Delhi-Taipei ties

By pursuing a nuanced approach that combines economic cooperation, strategic partnerships, and principled support for democratic values, India can position itself as a responsible regional power while navigating the complexities of its relationship with China

Opinion

How Pakistan is preparing a nuclear umbrella to foster terrorism against India

By constantly developing nuclear weapons, which they know they cannot use, and a conventional army that has failed to win any war, Pakistan has chosen a new path to counter India's rise

Opinion

Bakhmut: How it became a focal point of intense fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war

The overall strategic value of Bakhmut has been considered dubious by many analysts, observing that the resources and lives spent assaulting and defending the city far outweigh its importance

Opinion

As Imran Khan troubles Pakistan Army, India should fortify LoC, watch its neighbour descent into turmoil

The Pakistani military dispensation may attempt to divert attention from the country's fragile state by either increasing tensions along the Line of Control or carrying out terrorist attacks within India

Opinion

Russia's physical proximity to Mackinder's 'heartland' and Asia gives it a geographical advantage

Mackinder held that geography, not economics, is the fundamental determinant of world power and Russia, simply by virtue of its physical location, inherits a primary global role

Opinion

How Ukraine is at the centre of Russian history

In the annals of time, there is no doubt that the people of Ukraine have suffered as victims of war, deprivation, lost history andcountless invasions from all sides

Opinion

Will Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement sparks hope for INSTC progress?

The INSTC network is vital to connect South Asian-Central Asian and European markets to Russia, India and China

Opinion

Iran-Saudi rapprochement: Despite realignment taking shape in Gulf region, deal implementation remains challenging

There are a host of issues that involve a major policy shift in entrenched positions by both sides. We need to wait and see the outcome as the two month period outlined in the agreement is not easy to bridge the bitter gulf

Opinion

Iran-Saudi Arabia ties: How China's energy needs led to reconciliation between Tehran and Riyadh courtesy Beijing

China needs to balance its key energy suppliers and maintain its friendship with both Iran and Saudi Arabia

Opinion

Examining consequences of Ukraine's pursuit of Western weapons and risks of a prolonged conflict

Prolonged fighting at a high intensity and over a wide geographical area over a considerable period of time is exhausting and has its challenges and both sides are finding it difficult to prevail

Opinion

NSA visit to US: iCET paves way for GE – 414 INS6 engines for LCA MARK II

The transfer of 100 per cent technology for the production of GE-414 engines in India will greatly support the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Opinion

Ukraine conflict: Precision weapons ensure windows of opportunity continue to exist in winter

What is evident is that the challenges of modern warfare are not easy to overcome and the tide of war no doubt takes unexpected turns

Opinion

Winter and war: Will Russia continue to target economic assets to weaken Ukrainian morale?

Even if the attacks do not keep out investors, they will still prove economically costly for Kyiv. It is therefore expected that the Russians are likely to continue to target key infrastructure with the aim of lowering the morale of the population and weakening Ukraine economically

Opinion

India needs to draw lessons from Ukraine conflict according to its own threat perception

In our context the focus has to be on Atmanirbhar Bharat to build up and sustain our stocks be it of ammunition or spares

Opinion

Why India needs to watch his tone more than language after Lt Gen Asim Munir Ahmed takes over as Pakistan Army chief

There is no doubt that Lieutenant General Asim Munir Ahmed faces both domestic and external challenges

World

Imran Khan's inswingers: Is there a level playing field as General Asim Munir takes charge of Pakistan Army?

Analysts believe that what happens next in Pakistan politics depends on the new army chief

World

Missile strike in Poland: Why it is imperative to contain fallout as Russia-Ukraine war intensifies

What is of importance is what the intended target was or the strategic signalling intended by whoever fired the missile

Opinion

Renaissance of Nuclear Deterrence: Russia-Ukraine conflict shows that nukes can no longer be relegated to background

The truth is nuclear threats only really deter if they’re considered credible and carry some degree of risk. Mere possession of nuclear weapons does not result in automatic nuclear deterrence

India

Ekta Kapoor has crossed the line: There’s difference between artistic freedom and distasteful content

There is no doubt that the content of Ekta Kapoor’s web series ‘XXX’ was objectionable and also disrespectful to a soldier, his family and the uniform