Crisis of Confidence
The crisis of command between the COAS and the environment is alarming, and needs to be resolved at the earliest.
Read More about Crisis of ConfidenceCOAS
Appointment of Army Chief – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Overlooking the principle of seniority in appointing the army chief could open door for future political interference in the armed forces.
Read More about Appointment of Army Chief – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix itIs the Indian Army in Danger of Being Politicised?
The following article appeared in The Quint. Original can be accessed here. Gen Dalbir Suhag, the present army chief is due to retire at the end of this month. However, in a surprising break from past practice, the name of his replacement has not yet been announced. As things stand, Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, the…
Read More about Is the Indian Army in Danger of Being Politicised?
A Study in Futility?
As per a recent news report, the Chief has ordered a study to look at increasing the availability of officers in units. With shortage of officers reaching alarming levels of almost one fifth of the sanctioned strength, the concern and urgency is understandable. Rising cases of discord, assault and affray in units are disturbing manifestations…
Read More about A Study in Futility?
Line of succession – myth vs reality
The media war centering around former COAS Gen VK Singh the last few months has, amongst many other effects, thrown around a number of ‘Red Herrings’. The aspects of honour and morale have been talked about in earlier posts. The so called ‘Line of Succession’ is another such fish. In case you have not been…
Read More about Line of succession – myth vs reality
Morale of the story
Just like honour, morale is a word that has been bandied about a lot in the recent past. Specially in context of the age row that has been dominating the front pages and prime time slots for an unbearably long time. It even prompted a leading national daily to commission a survey to gauge whether…
Read More about Morale of the storyAge Row – Some Facts
Going by the round and round arguments about Gen VK Singh’s age row, it seems people have not gone beyond the sound bytes and headlines to understand the real issue involved. The issue in question was NOT the actual year of the General’s birth. The government, the court, everyone has clearly accepted his word that…
Read More about Age Row – Some FactsCasus Belli Aching
The Army Chief Gen VK Singh has sprung yet another surprise on the country. What is his game plan?
Read More about Casus Belli Aching
Another Open Letter to COAS
Dear General, A lot of ink has flown since my last open letter to you of 1st July 2011. Some of it on papers passing through desks of MoD, some on the Public Interest Litigation submitted to Supreme Court, and a lot of it on national dailies and tabloids. The air waves are also agog…
Read More about Another Open Letter to COAS
ACR 360
Improving the internal health of the Army was a key challenge identified for himself by the present chief when he assumed office two years back. How far has he been able to address the problem remains to be seen in the absence of any indications, either in open media, or through the grapevine. While it…
Read More about ACR 360