Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd) Lt Gen Panag, PVSM, AVSM is the former GOC-in-C of both the Northern & Central Commands of the Indian Army. He is presently a highly regarded defence analyst & commentator on strategic affairs 5 posts
Outdated courses to rampant ragging: Why India’s National Defence Academy needs urgent help It is empirical wisdom that leaders are not born, they are made. For the armed forces, the foundation of leadership is laid at the military academies. Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd) 5 Jun 2023 Read more
Why Nepalese Gorkha Recruits Deserve Better Than Agnipath Scheme It is evident that India did not inform or consult Nepal regarding the Agnipath scheme also applying to the recruitment of Gorkhas. Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd) 11 Sep 2022 Read more
What Does A ‘Lead Role’ For ITBP At LAC imply? Two Things, & Why Neither Will Work Our large border guarding force is a national security asset. In conflict/war, it must operate in a seamless and cohesive manner with the armed forces. Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd) 7 Sep 2022 Read more
An Appraisal of Military Leadership Military Leadership probably still stands out as compared to other institutions. But I repeat that our leadership is “good but not good enough” as the military profession deals with life and death. Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd) 26 Apr 2020 Read more