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Ashok K Mehta
Ashok K Mehta is a retired Lt General of the Indian Army. He writes extensively on defence matters and anchors Defence Watch on Doordarshan
The Garhwal Regiment’s glorious military heritage
Lansdowne, steeped in military tradition since the establishment of the first Garhwal Battalion in 1887, tells a tale of valour and colonial legacy The still air in June over the Bhawani Dutt Joshi Parade Ground carved out of Kaludanda (renamed Lansdowne after the then Viceroy) converts into an air pocket when...
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India needs substantial defence investment
29 May 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Regime change on cards in Nepal?
14 May 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?
01 May 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Ignoring neighbours to embrace the world
17 April 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Political seesaw in Nepal
03 April 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Resurgence of military coups across Africa
20 March 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Boost deterrence to subdue China
07 March 2024 | Ashok K Mehta
India is on the right track in Nepal
Prachanda's adept balancing act and strategic positioning continue to shape the trajectory of Nepal's political future, with implications that extend beyond its borders Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) has completed 13 months of his third term, by far the most successful in leading Nepal with the Maoist party with just...
Unravelling colonial legacy in army heritage
Gradually, the military traditions are being overshadowed. The Republic Day Parade has transformed from a military display to a political and cultural event with military elements Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mere mention during the tri-service Commanders’ conference in 2022 on the ‘rich heritage of ancient Indian strategic thinking’ as part of...
LAC: Putting together the jigsaw puzzle
The Government's secrecy and censorship cast shadows on the true story of LAC, leaving critical gaps in the nation's defence narrative Unlike soldiers, diplomats and government officials are like the three wise monkeys. One such person not in that league I met more than a year ago told me about Chinese...
Thai Generals bidiñg their time
The Thailand military has re-written the Constitution and ensured the formation of a constitutional court and senate, without whose approval no elected Government can function This New Year, it was a toss-up between Goa and Thailand to escape the harsh Delhi winter. I first visited Thailand in 1989 from Sri Lanka...
