Articles By Dr Amarjit Singh

The Legacy of Peshawar

The Legacy of Peshawar

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Dec , 2014

If the United States had been sincere and provided aid to the Afghan Mujahidin after the Russians were ousted from Afghanistan, Afghanistan might have not gotten into its current situation. ...

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The Gaza Debate: A View Point

The Gaza Debate: A View Point

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 19 Jul , 2014

The Rajya Sabha had been pressing for a debate on the Gaza action of Israel, and with overwhelming pressure, including by threatening to forestall all other discussions in the Rajya Sabha, they...

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Pakistan must not be India’s neighbor

Pakistan must not be India’s neighbor

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Jul , 2014

Does India want good neighborly relations with its neighbors?  Yes, but not with Pakistan.  Does India love its neighbors?  Yes, but not Pakistan.  Should India live on good terms with its...

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Continuous Substantive Procurement for Indian Defense

Continuous Substantive Procurement for Indian Defense

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 30 Jun , 2014

India is a unique country for many reasons. But one possibly under-looked factor is that it faces security or destabilizing threats from every neighbor.  This is even worse than Israel, which is...

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India needs a new personality

India needs a new personality

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Apr , 2014

Tectonic changes are required on the diplomatic and military fronts for India to emerge happy and confident, and with an industry that can compete with world players. As far as world competition...

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The Fall of Crimea

The Fall of Crimea

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Courtesy: CLAWS | Date: 06 Apr , 2014

It was the autumn of 1854 in Crimea. British, French, and Ottoman troops were in Crimea to battle Russia. The issue was over the question of who would have control of churches in the Holy Land...

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The time to trust Pakistan is long gone

The time to trust Pakistan is long gone

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 06 Aug , 2013

Nawaz Sharif set media wires buzzing when he proclaimed soon after the results of Pakistan’s elections were announced last month that he aims to (a) make peace with the terrorist outfits in...

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Should India Invade Pakistan?

Should India Invade Pakistan?

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 Jan , 2013

The British were smart when they created Pakistan in 1947 with a distinct aim to keep India weak, while having a Pakistan they could control, as well as have access to the region for their...

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Afghanistan: Analysis of the Doubtless Withdrawal Symptoms

Afghanistan: Analysis of the Doubtless Withdrawal Symptoms

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 01 Nov , 2012

No matter who wins the US Presidential elections, both candidates have affirmed their intention to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, unless, of course, a major escalation takes place or the...

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Why the existence of Pakistan is not in India’s interest

Why the existence of Pakistan is not in India’s interest

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 19 Jun , 2012

Pakistan has been a thorn in India’s left side for 65 years, and amazingly, India has tolerated its pain and irritation, against most odds of human nature.  After four wars and multiple proxy...

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Navy needs more Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups

Navy needs more Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups

By: Dr Amarjit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 04 Jan , 2012

Since a few years now, India has been working towards procuring three aircraft carriers, commensurate with the mission and request of the Indian Navy to defend India’s sea coast and sea...

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