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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
Philippines confronts Chinese assertiveness
The South China Sea remains a flashpoint of escalating tensions as China intensifies its aggressive maritime activities, targeting nations like the Philippines CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi during his customary briefing of media before Navy Day last week expressed concern about Chinese maritime activities in the South China Sea, all of which China claims....
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K P Sharma Oli walks a tightrope on China
27 November 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Domestic tensions add to Oli’s predicament
13 November 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
A mirage of progress on the LAC
30 October 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
The untold story of Captain Rameshwar Thapa’s heroics
16 October 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Walking through the woods in UK
02 October 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Myanmar Junta on the backfoot
18 September 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
The US endorses India-Tibet ties
04 September 2024 | Ashok K Mehta
Another surprise regime change in neighbourhood
Amid economic distress and a coup, India’s once strong alliance with Bangladesh teeters on uncertainty, as anti-India sentiment rises and strategic interests hang in the balance Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned in his Independence Day speech that India is worried about developments in Bangladesh, especially about the safety of Hindus and...
Why a national security strategy is vital for India
The military has always codified its practices and procedures for institutional memory. So why is the Government shy of it and using the CDS to justify it? It is official now. After a decade of speculation over not whether and when a National Security Strategy (NSS) will be prepared and released,...
India backs Philippines in South China Sea standoff
As China continues its aggressive tactics, the Philippines, bolstered by international alliances, stands resilient against Beijing's coercion My enemy’s enemy is my friend is a fitting adage for India; 's support to the Philippines which is fighting a battle royale in the South China Sea with China. Chinese Coast Guards have...
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...
India needs substantial defence investment
The BJP’s defence manifesto, dubbed ‘Modi ki guarantee,’ pledges robust security measures but faces criticism for overlooking persistent threats and insufficient defence spending India’s Twin Challenges Warrant Active Deterrence: Achievable through Investment in Defence BJP’s defence and national security manifesto is Modi ki guarantee for Surakshit Bharat. It launched a massive 15-day...
Regime change on cards in Nepal?
Amid strained India-Nepal relations, speculation swirls around a potential regime change in Nepal Nepal’s late Foreign Minister Rishikesh Shah would say that Kathmandu is the rumour capital of the world and also the fount of speculation. Our own Madhuri Dikshit once hailed Nepal as a beautiful country adding: “We’re lucky it...
Why is the BJP avoiding China in campaigning?
The BJP’s election focus has shifted away from recent China tensions, opting instead to highlight Nehru’s actions during the 1962 conflict China has been generally missing from election manifestoes and campaigning so far. Former Army Chief Gen Naravane at a literary festival in Ajmer recently called China India’s primary threat adding...
