Articles By Maj Gen SB Asthana
Why are Parties to Russia-Ukraine War Prolonging it?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 30 Sep , 2022
Backdrop Russia-Ukraine War seems to be entering a deadly phase after seven months, witnessing significant twist in the form of Kremlin’s declaring victory in hasty referendum in four regions...
Evaluating Strategies in the Russia-Ukraine War
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Date: 19 Apr , 2022
Amidst the fog of information campaign, after Russia Ukraine War nears two months, a realistic assessment of strategies adopted by the parties to the conflict and operational art displayed by...
Is the West Weaponising Ukrainian Nationalism up to its Destruction, to...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 21 Mar , 2022
The conflict in Ukraine has already stretched beyond three weeks of devastation, resulting in over three million refugees, numerous military and civilian casualties, and intermittent...
Decoding Global Implications of Escalation Dynamics of Conflict in Ukraine...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Mar , 2022
The cold war 1.0 may have been declared to be over with disintegration of USSR, but the NATO – Russian tug of war kept it alive, leading to an avoidable conflict, triggered by ‘Big Power...
Have Big Powers pushed Ukraine to Disaster?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Feb , 2022
Backdrop Russia has declared war on Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and is executing a plan meticulously prepared and war-gamed. NATO appears to have over-relied on the potency of its sanctions to...
The 'Wild Card Entry' of China has Accelerated the Global Arms Race
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2022
Backdrop In post Second World War era the Arms Race was identified by advances and innovations in conventional and nuclear weapons, with US and USSR leading the trend. After acquiring sufficient...
Multidimensional Concirclement of India by China: How is India Preparing?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Nov , 2021
Backdrop Unchallenged Xi Jinping with renewed mandate by CCP, during his conversation with President Joe Biden has tried to create an impression of bipolar world order in existence, although the...
Beyond ‘Wait and Watch’ in Afghanistan: Global Implications
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Sep , 2021
Backdrop Taliban supported by Pakistan took over Afghanistan by force, amidst an embarrassing, botched withdrawal of US and allies, posing a façade of negotiated takeover. With announcement of a...
Why US Strategy in Afghanistan Failed Against Taliban-Pakistan Nexus?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 Aug , 2021
Backdrop As Taliban, captures two provincial capitals, UN envoy has reported to UNSC about Afghan war entering deadlier and more destructive phase, with over 1000 civilian casualties.US may have...
Revisiting Mountain Strike Corps Amidst Ladakh Standoff
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 03 May , 2021
Backdrop For decades, the strategic planners of India have been boosting offensive capability along western borders for credible deterrence and remained contented with limited offensive...
China India Disengagement at Ladakh: An Unfinished Agenda
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Apr , 2021
Existing Status of Standoff The 11th round of India China Corps Commander’s meeting has ended with good optics and pleasantly worded PIB release, with no concrete agreement (if any)...
Pakistan Seeking Peace with India: Is it for Real?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 04 Apr , 2021
Backdrop Barely two months back India was facing a two front threat from both neighbours. An unexpected sequence of events followed,much to the surprise of many people both sides of Line of...
Quad Summit 2021: Why is China Rattled?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 Mar , 2021
Key Points Quad’s call for a free, open, inclusive, healthy, Indo-Pacific region during Summit has rattled China. Quad’s determination for collective response to COVID-19 pandemic in terms...
Disengagement at LAC: Decoding China-India Moves Ahead
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Feb , 2021
China and India have announced the disengagement of troops along Line of Actual Control (LAC), at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake having commenced since February 10,...
Indian Model of Theatre Commands: The Road Ahead!
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Vol. Apr-Jun 2020, (35.2) & Jul-Sep 2020, (35.3) | Date: 11 Jan , 2021
In the history of restructuring of the Indian Armed Forces, the year 2020 started with hopes and anxiety with the long-awaited appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the creation of...
UNSC Reforms: Are G4 Countries Chasing a Mirage!
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 30 Dec , 2020
With India being part of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent member from 01 January 2021, and UN 75 years of celebration (2020) hangover rolling over to next year, the debate...
Strategic Lessons from Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict 2020, post Ceasefire
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Dec , 2020
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war for control of Nagorno–Karabakh enclavelast month, after a series of Azerbaijani victories in its fight to retake the disputed...
Three Step Disengagement Plan: Is India making Right moves in Ladakh?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 Nov , 2020
Backdrop As the current China India standoff in Eastern Ladakh rolls over into harsher winters, under the shadow of multiple rounds talks at various levels. The proposed plan for a three-step...
Decoding Chinese Strategic Intent in Prolonged Standoff at LAC
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 21 Sep , 2020
Key Points Military posturing and muscle flexing in Ladakh continues with talks, as both sides refuse to blink first. PLA’s centre of gravity of military operations is Eastern Ladakh and...
Indo-Iran Engagements: Did India pick up Right Choices?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 23 Jul , 2020
Key Points China-Iran strategic partnership resulting in many deals adding to $400bn alters strategic balance in Middle East (West Asia) in favor of China. India’s unhindered engagement with...