Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

Col. Rajinder Kushwaha is an ex-NDA, battle-hardened infantry veteran, renowned author, notable national security analyst and a regular contributor in several leading defence & security journals

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Would China Strike Again in Eastern Ladakh in Near Future?
"Recent military buildup by China in Eastern Ladakh is a precautionary and a diversionary measure to hold back India if China gets involved in a military conflict over Taiwan."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

8 Oct 2021
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Barahoti Bowl: An Achilles Heel In India's Border Defence With China!
"The McMahon line runs North of Barahoti Bowl but China claims this grassland."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

1 Oct 2021
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Is America Feigning Ignorance on Pakistan's Afghanistan Involvement?!
"For New Delhi to wholly depend on Washington to counterbalance Beijing would be a grave mistake. It is well known that that America uses its Asian and African allies as strategic condoms."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

6 Sep 2021
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Kabul Airport Attack: Unanswered Questions!
"There are games within games in Afghanistan. Human lives seem to be pawns on the chessboard of Afghanistan."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

28 Aug 2021
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Afghan Imbroglio: Analysing Ground Zero
"Where does India fit in? What else, other than wait and watch? However, India should reserve its right to safeguard its interests. It should openly warn the Taliban not to indulge in promoting militancy in Kashmir."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

23 Aug 2021
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Afghan Government Collapse? Sure, it was Part of a Deal!
The whole world is surprised as to how the Afghan army of 3-3.5 lakhs soldiers, trained and equipped by the USA with sophisticated US weapons has given in to the motley crowd of 75000 Taliban fighters. It is more devastating to know that collapse has taken place within a fortnight.

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

17 Aug 2021
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Decision Making: The Crucible of Leadership
"Need is not only the jointmanship of three services but also unification of all resources of war making, under one commander to spare him the hinderances created by the loyalties to parent services."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

4 Aug 2021
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Revolutions in Military Affairs & History of Generations of Warfare
Future wars will not be waged by tanks, guns, nukes, missiles etc. Aircraft carriers will be rendered useless. No bullets will be fired, no nukes will be launched. But the armies will be disarmed.

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

23 Jul 2021
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A Trilogy of Tragedy: America, Afghanistan & Pakistan
"US withdrawal from Afghanistan, at this stage, is considered to be at cross-purpose of its long term and strategic objective. It has not only conceded space to China in Afghanistan but also aided China to move one step further towards its objective of Global supremacy."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

17 Jul 2021
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Anti-Drone Doctrine & Countering Lethal Drones!
"Time has come when India must plan for effective defence against drones. In fact, it is desirable to grasp the nuances of non-use of traditional weapons and methods of war."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

5 Jul 2021
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Indian Leadership & COVID-cum-Crisis Management!
"Political interests of leaders far outweighed the national interests. Though motivated articles in foreign and national press raise accusing fingers at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
 
Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

24 May 2021
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Lady Officers in Combat Arms – A Mistake Waiting to Happen!
"In India, a man’s ego is still larger than his capabilities. As such a woman commander in a combat role would be a catastrophe."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

2 May 2021
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QUAD in Indo-Pacific & Russia: New Strategic Developments
"QUAD is India’s necessity today to counter China, and of course the United States will act as a big brother until India acquires the capabilities which the US has today. Until India’s Aatamnirbharta brings it at par — it will be bullied by all and sundry."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

15 Apr 2021
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Maoist Ambush in Chhattisgarh & CRPF Casualties: Faulty Leadership, Strange Tactics & Unlearnt Lessons!
"DG CRPF says that the force was suddenly surprised from behind while returning. Suddenly surprised? What did they expect? A marriage party being hosted by the Maoists?"

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

8 Apr 2021
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Indian Strategic Thinkers: Copy Cats of Western Strategic Thoughts!
Most of the Indian strategic experts act as scare mongers. They paint unrealistic scenarios. They give too many capabilities to India’s adversaries. China and Pakistan are made to look as invincible monsters who would eat up India within the twinkling of the eye lashes.

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

14 Mar 2021
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Indo-Pak Ceasefire: Could the Guns Remain Silent on the LOC?
"The current facade of ceasefire on the LOC is only a tactical withdrawal to get out of the financial mess it has got in."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

8 Mar 2021
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Tool Kit: Of Traitors, Liberty & National Security!
"Where and when, the issue of national security begins, there and then, freedom of expression, liberty and democracy not only lose their shine but they become irrelevant. Unrestricted liberty and freedom are the greatest threats to national integrity."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

20 Feb 2021
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India: In The Middle of ‘Grey Zone Warfare’!
"Grey Zone warfare involves undermining democracies or crippling economy without a shot being fired. Moreover, then, if one did want to drive in one day with an Armoured Brigade, there is not much left in the way."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

19 Jan 2021
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