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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 US endorses India-Tibet ties
The recent visit of a bipartisan delegation of U S lawmakers to New Delhi and Dharamshala marks a significant moment in the US diplomacy in the region A Tibet festival started on 3 September at India International Centre New Delhi to celebrate its rich Buddhist heritage, culture and identity. The Sikyong...
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Another surprise regime change in neighbourhood
21 August 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
Why a national security strategy is vital for India
07 August 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
India backs Philippines in South China Sea standoff
24 July 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
The Garhwal Regiment’s glorious military heritage
12 June 2024 | Ashok K Mehta -
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
The BJP Government has put Neighbourhood First Policy on backburner, leaving it underperforming amid rising anti-India sentiments in the region BJP government has made foreign policy a key election issue: Prime Minister Modi has stated, ‘Neighbour first and Act East second.’ Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is campaigning how G20 has enhanced...
Political seesaw in Nepal
As Nepal navigates through these uncertain times, the future of its leadership and the direction of its governance hang in a delicate balance Many Nepalese see second time Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane Rashtra Swatantra Party as a future Prime Minister . With Bell as its election symbol it became the fourth...
Resurgence of military coups across Africa
There is a precarious balance between military power and democratic governance, with implications resonating across continents Military coups, says Edward Luttwak in his Practical Handbook Coup d’Etat, can be immediately rewarding but the penalty of failure “is far greater than having to eat out of mess tin” he warns. After an...
Boost deterrence to subdue China
Calling China a bully and seeking support from the US is likely to further strain relations with Beijing Earlier this month former Army Chief Gen Naravane at a literary festival in Ajmer called China India’s primary threat adding confrontation along the LAC was a good thing as it exposed this ground...
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...
