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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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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PME: Poor Military Education & its Impact on Leadership
"Professional Military Education is the fundamental requisite of war winning strategies."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

4 Dec 2020
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India’s Afghanistan Option: Choosing Reality Over Emotional Folly!
"Geopolitically speaking, the Durand Line division of Pushtun land, would be a fertile field for India to sow the seeds of discontent in Taliban leadership. This is the only way to rattle Pakistan"

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

25 Nov 2020
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India’s Afghanistan Dilemma: To Stay or not to Stay!
"Pakistan's ISI has formidable links with the Afghan Taliban. India will be badly handicapped, once the Taliban comes to power, which definitely it would. India has no land and sea links with it to support her elements deployed there."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

24 Nov 2020
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Of Pliable Generals: Splitting the Anatomy of Military Corruption
"The seeds of pliable military leadership were sown when the ‘Jeep scandal’ took place in the 1948. This scam, by the turn of the 21st century, had snowballed into multiple scams, involving many defence deals in which senior officers were involved."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

17 Nov 2020
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Tinkering with Soldiers Honour & Betrayal of Veterans!
"Once considered a ‘Holy Cow’, the credibility of armed forces officers and its Generals have nose dived."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

7 Nov 2020
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Evolve with the Times: Discard Antique Moralities!
"The rise of religious fundamentalism is an indicator of an ongoing conflict between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’. The message is crystal clear: alter, modify or adjust, or else be ready for extinction."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

1 Nov 2020
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PLA Soldier “Straying” into Ladakh: Can an Espionage Angle be Ruled Out?
"I am of the view that a sufficiently seasoned soldier, could not have strayed. His trade as an armourer, if true, and service indicate something else. The documents in his possession, would show whether he was on reconnaissance mission or to seek asylum?"

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

20 Oct 2020
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