The 123 Agreement: The American Perspective

The idea behind the vexed draft of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal (123 Agreement) flows from the historic summit between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President George Bush in July 2005 at Washington. Just four days prior to the Prime Minister setting his feet in the American

Steering India’s Military Capabilities

If we were to comment on the attitude of our leadership to our country’s defence preparedness the conclusion would be of unwitting indifference. There is no other plausible explanation to the manner in which we have been mishandling the defence of our nation.

Rain of terror on India

The terrorists are carrying out a murderous war against India, but India is unable to declare a war on terrorism. We are among the biggest victims of terrorism, but we seem to be making the weakest effort to combat this menace. Every time a terrorist attack occurs, condemnation follows, punishment is promised and appeals for [...]

Public standing of the Indian military

“Our God and soldiers we alike adore ev’n at the brink of danger; not before: After deliverance, both alike requited, Our God’s forgotten, and our soldiers slighted”. (Francis Quarles)
A number of social scientists and military historians have been trying to discover reasons for Britain’s success in ruling the world while retaining its own independence throughout [...]

Stable Pakistan not in India’s interest

Indians pose the biggest threat to the union of India. The reason is simple. An average Indian does not constitute a nation but is merely an individual. His personal well-being overrides all other considerations including the national interests.
Therefore, many have begun to propagate parting of Kashmir in their write-ups, since it does not belong individually [...]

Boeing plans to bring to India a uniquely Indian solution

Chris Chadwick, President, Boeing Military Aircraft 
Interview by Priyanka Verma
The Civil Aviation Ministry carries out procurement of commercial aircraft. The MOD handles military aircraft. Each ministry follows different procedures and policies. This may be posing problems to your management especially, since you have adopted the ‘one company-single enterprise model’. What practices have you adopted to harmonise [...]