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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True Lessons From Russia - Ukraine War
Wars are no more going to be brute force application but brain force usage. Most military and non-military analysts have not understood this in their advice to India on the lessons from the Ukraine conflict.

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

28 May 2022
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National Security: China Factor In Indo-Pak Relationship
"India be very sure of it before thinking of talks over Kashmir with Pakistan. This is part of the ‘Outsourced-War–Strategy’ of China. We must accept the fact that not only Pakistan Army but China also now would not allow any solution between India and Pakistan on Kashmir."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

13 May 2022
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Agniveer & Tour Of Duty: The Crying Need For A Lean & Mean Army!
"So the old soldier is dead, the new but intelligent fighter is born. Therefore cry not my friends, each age has its own theories of war — which is the only permanent feature of human history. A lean & mean army is the order of the day!"

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

19 Apr 2022
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Russia, Ukraine, USA & NATO To China, Taiwan & India - Is The World At War?
"Xi Jinping’s dilemma, if the Ukraine crisis presents an opportunity, would be: to go for Taiwan or India?"

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

27 Jan 2022
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New CDS: Issues & Concerns
"I am of the opinion that the post of CDS be done away with if it has to continue in its present shape. CDS must not be a government secretary but an overlord of all security forces."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

26 Dec 2021
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Will The New CDS Be Another Paper Tiger?
"A General of the army is less suited to tackle the complexities of future wars — which would be fought more and more by smart soldiers with super smart weapons on the seas and space."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

10 Dec 2021
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Deciphering Chinese India Strategy & Indian Response!
"While dealing with China, India cannot lower its guard towards Pakistan. It is going to play the 'China game', no matter what India does to mitigate her grievances."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

20 Nov 2021
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White-Collar Terrorism: The Menace Within!
"White-collar terrorists do not roam with guns in hand. They terrorise their opponents with their thoughts and motivate their followers with the same thoughts. They do not hide but stay above ground."

Colonel Rajinder Kushwaha (Retd)

27 Oct 2021
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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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