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369: FUTURE OF CONFLICT IN THE ASIAN CONTEXT

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Asia

 

The largest continent with 30% of land mass (17.21 Million Square miles) and 60% of the world population (4.6 Billion) spread across about 48 countries.

 

The three biggest economies of the continent (China, India, and Japan) are among the top 5 economies of the world.

 

Five Asian countries feature in the list of top 10 militaries of the world (China, India, Japan, Korea, and Turkey), and ten Asian countries feature in the top 20.

 

The continent is generally divided into 5 regions (East, Central, West, south, and southwest).

 

Conflict and War

 

“If you want peace, be prepared for war”

– Julius Caesar

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363: SURVEY: SHADES OF INDIAN & CHINA RELATIONS

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The geopolitical landscape of Asia is undergoing a significant and irreversible shift. Two major players are India and China. Scholars, analysts, and policymakers are divided among their views regarding India and China relations. The three-point of view are:-

 

Cooperation. Some feel that a cooperative partnership will develop, much to the benefit of Asia and to the world as a whole. A few scholars have even gone so far as to suggest that China and India could eventually form an anti-U.S. / Western bloc and thus greatly shift the global balance of power.

 

Competition. However, more seem to adopt a realist approach and feel that competition of some form or the other is inevitable given the sheer size and demand for limited resources of these two nations, both of which have billion plus population. Within this group, some believe that the competition will be more of a friendly nature while others think it will be intense.

 

Confrontation. In addition to these two schools of thought, there are a growing number of individuals who believe that China is actively pursuing an aggressive and encirclement policy on India. This group views the simultaneous rise of China and India as a major challenge to regional and global stability that will require more sophisticated diplomacy.

 

Please give your opinion about the above possibilities. Which one is the most likely scenario and why (in Brief).

 

  1. Cooperation

 

  1. Healthy Competition.

 

  1. Intense Competition.

 

  1. Confrontation.

 

Your opinions and views would be of immense value.

 

 

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358: IAF STRATEGIES: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

 

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India’s Military Strategy

 

 

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IAF STRATEGIES: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

 

“The art of winning a war can be learnt by understanding some rules (Strategies) and then applying them in a practical manner.”

―  Chanakya & the Art of War: excerpts

 

Introduction

 

Aerospace power is a decisive factor and a game-changer in the current context of geostrategic uncertainties. The application of aerospace power, although looks simple but is a complex process. Major roles of aerospace power during war include shaping the environment, offensive force application, and synergising the operations with surface forces, but aerospace power plays a pivotal role during peace and transition from peace to war.

 

Military strategy refers to the art and science of planning and directing military operations and campaigns. It involves the development of plans and tactics for the use of military force in achieving specific objectives, whether in a single battle or a larger campaign. Military strategy is based on the analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of both one’s own forces and those of the enemy, as well as the political and social context of the conflict. The military strategy typically involves a number of components, including, objectives, force structure, and deployment, logistics, tactics, intelligence, communications, risk assessment, etc. Effective military strategy requires careful planning and execution, as well as flexibility and adaptation based on changing circumstances. Successful military leaders must be able to think creatively, make quick decisions under pressure, and inspire and motivate their troops to achieve their objectives.

 

Air warfare strategy, a subset of military strategy, is the art of planning and directing overall air operations, and it depends on several factors. Effective air strategy requires careful consideration of these factors and needs to adapt to changing circumstances and situations. 

 

The air strategy of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has evolved over a period of time, reflecting changes in strategic priorities, operational environment, doctrine and technology. While it is worthwhile to trace the evolutionary process of the past, it is also valuable to look at the ones to deal with existing challenges and suggest some future strategies.

 

Air Strategies & Influencing Factors

 

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