Articles By Maj Gen SB Asthana
Is Nuclear Blackmailing Theory going to be a New Normal? Can the World...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 Nov , 2017
The use of nuclear capability as insurance for its defence, was cited as the main reason by every country, which added nuclear weapons to its armory, ever since it was invented. It spiraled into a...
North Korea and South China Sea Flashpoints: Are worthwhile Options left on...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 05 Oct , 2017
During recent verbal exchanges of provocative statements between US and North Korea, US has been maintaining that they have ‘All the options on the table’, while Kim continued with missile...
Is China’s ‘Frontline State Strategy’ going out of Control or North...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 19 Sep , 2017
The Frontline State Strategy of China When President Trump on taking over tried to outsource the problem of resolving North Korean Crisis to China presumably in exchange of some trade concessions,...
Doklam Plateau Standoff or South China Sea: Chinese Active Defence Strategy...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Aug , 2017
As Comprehensive National Power (CNP) of China is growing, its strategy to impose its national will (as perceived by its few key leaders), exercise its power through its behavior in the...
Doklam Plateau Faceoff: The Way Forward
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 03 Jul , 2017
The recent Faceoff in strategically important India-China-Bhutan border triangle near Doklam Plateau, commencing with Chinese road construction activity in Bhutanese territory (As per laid down...
Skipping OBOR Summit would reflect 'India First' Policy
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 May , 2017
The People’s Daily on May 13, 2017 confirmed the participation of US, EU, some European Countries, Japan and South Korea in Belt and Road Forum (BRF) commencing in Beijing on May 14, 2017.The...
US strikes Syria – A Wild Card Entry: What does it mean to the World?
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Apr , 2017
On April 04, 2017, the humanity was shamed when 86 civilians including innocent women and children succumbed to a tragic painful death, due to a chemical attack involving use of banned Sarin gas....
China ready to safeguard security of North Korea in case of Regime collapse
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 27 Feb , 2017
The statement of Chinese Defence spokesman Ren Guoqiang to indicate that China will take the “necessary measures” to safeguard national security in the event of the collapse of the...
Iran under Sanctions, Hafiz Saeed’s House Arrest: Trump’s shockwaves...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 06 Feb , 2017
Fresh Sanctions on Iran As per BBC, On February 3, 2017, The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Iran following its recent ballistic missile test, after their National Security...
Is it Role Reversal? Protectionist Trump – America First, or China Going...
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 24 Jan , 2017
President Donald Trump’s swearing in speech from Capitol Hill on January 20, 2017, resonating “America First” policy, appeared as an extension of election rhetoric, reassuring his voters...
Heating up of Cold War: Paradigm shift in Players and Dimensions
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 22 Dec , 2016
US Versus China The ‘Cold war’ of 20th century has taken a Paradigm shift in 21st Century, is heating up with new players and expanding to new dimensions. The latest and largest player to...
Global Terrorism: An Analysis of Fault Lines and Risks
By: Maj Gen SB Asthana | Issue: Vol. 31.2 Apr-Jun 2016 | Date: 19 Jul , 2016
To flourish a terrorist outfit needs financial and logistics support, political patronage and a supportive or submissive population, which is the Centre of Gravity in prospering or combating...