Fwd: India must continue to inflict a cost on Pakistan for LOC firing+Mainstream Madrassas+Defence Budget 2018-19: The Imperative of Controlling Manpower Cost

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1. NEW EDGINESS AMONGST BALOCH DIASPORA by Sandhya Jain 6.2.18 http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/edit/new-edginess-amongst-baloch-diaspora.html

Within Pakistan, however, targeted state action against the Baloch is assuming the form of a steady genocide that the international community cannot legitimately ignore. Balochistan's strategic location and immense mineral wealth make the Baloch national question important to the energy politics of the region and the world. '

 

2. New Delhi's policies towards Israel and Palestine are shifting from mere symbolism towards one driven by substantial outcomes 6.2.18 by Kabir Taneja

This de-hyphenation does not delegitimize New Delhi-Ramallah relations—India's former president Pranab Mukherjee, in fact, visited both Israel and Palestine in 2015—and is aimed at maximizing the advantages of the unique power-play in the larger West Asian region and to link Israel directly with India's national interests.' http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/HcQJgc8h4klmaczOw4BWQM/The-nuances-of-Indias-dehyphenated-policy.html

 

3. India must continue to inflict a cost on Pakistan for LOC firing 7.2.18 by Kanwal Sibal https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-must-continue-to-inflict-a-price-on-pakistan-for-loc-firing/articleshow/62813508.cms

An important reason to continue robust action on the LoC is also to create uncertainty in Chinese thinking about the security of its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passing through PoK.

 

3a. Tall story ceasefire 7.2.18 by Lt Gen Prakash Katoch http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/tall-story-ceasefire/ 

Since January 3, 2018, 12 Army and BSF personnel have been killed in Samba, Sunderbani, RS Pura, Krishna Ghati, Mendhar and Bhimber Gali Sectors. Civilians and suffered equally with eight killed and many injured. 
Ironically, the US is continuing joint military training with Pakistan, Pentagon has denied any plans to undertake operations inside Pakistan and a bill is being moved to stop non-military aid to Pakistan; indicating that Trump's Af-Pak policy with respect to Pakistan is more oomph and short on substance. 
If he is using artillery in direct firing role, why are we not doing so in the Siachen Sector where we are dominating him at so many places? 

4. How can India respond to the crisis in Maldives by Harsh Pant 7.2.18 https://thediplomat.com/2018/02/trouble-in-paradise-how-india-can-respond-to-the-crisis-in-the-maldives/

 

4a. India must stop intervening in Male OPED Globaltimes 7.2.http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1088536.shtml

 

5. Mainstream Madrassas by Talat Masood 7.2.18 https://tribune.com.pk/story/1627829/6-mainstreaming-madrassas-opinion-edited-draft/

In the past our military governments have pursued highly shortsighted policies for few monetary and political gains. For instance, the Saudi funding to Pakistan especially during General Ziaul Haq and later General Musharraf's period was to promote Wahabi ideology. And its political motive was to counter the influence of Iran and promote anti-Ahmadi sentiment.

Failing to bring in madrassa reforms will have adverse consequences. It has already generated a social division and impacted on their employment prospects'.

 

6. Defence Budget 2018-19: The Imperative of Controlling Manpower Cost  by Laxman Bera 2.2.18 https://idsa.in/issuebrief/defence-budget-2018-19-controlling-manpower-cost-lkbehera-020218

 

7. Mismanagement of Indian Navy ambitions 6.2.18 by Li Ji http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1088479.shtml

Improvement in military technology does not come about overnight. It is a long process that is not solely a military issue, but also related to a country's comprehensive strength, level of technology, manufacturing capability and quality of personnel. But the Indian military has been over-anxious for quick results in recent years and has paid too much attention to dealing with China. This will inevitably lead to adverse consequences. 

 

 

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sanjeev nayyar

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