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11: DRAGON’S BRAIN: DIFFERENTLY WIRED (PART 1: INFLUENCING FACTORS)

Introduction

World focus at the moment is centered on China due to two reasons. First, due to the origin of the pandemic and role of China in handling it initially. Second, due to its irrational and unexplained aggressive behavior in these difficult times.

Traits that come to mind whenever China is mentioned are:

    • Autocratic, Dictatorial, Tyrannical, Oppressive and Despotic.
    • Hypocritical, Deceitful, Untrustworthy and Untruthful.
    • Secretive, Ambiguous and Unpredictable
    • Unscrupulous, Unethical and Crafty
    • Aggressive, Belligerent and Intrusive.

Dragon has always been an enigma and a mystery –  a challenge for everyone to solve the riddle. In my opinion the Dragon’s Brain is DIFFERENTLY WIRED. Some of the factors which help in understanding the method in madness are as follows:

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9: ROCKING THE BOAT DURING THE STORM: AD COMMAND

 

Year 2020 has been very eventful for the entire world. It started with the pandemic spreading and creating a turmoil worldwide. While the world was struggling to deal with the calamity and the associated economic repercussions, China created a global situation with its aggressive behaviour following its policy of expansionism and opportunism. This is resulting in emergence of new world order, new alliances, and changes in economic and diplomatic dealings.

Closer at home the country is dealing with multiple fronts. Besides the spread of pandemic and economic woes it has to deal with aggressive behaviour of two hostile neighbours. Situation at the borders is tense and could go in any direction.

In this prevailing scenario changes are taking place in the organisational structure of defence forces. The year started with formation of the post of CDS and Department of Military Affairs. A time bound plan has been enunciated for formation of theatre commands with the aim to increase jointness amongst the three services. It was announced that formation of AD command would be the first step towards this direction. Some reports have also appeared in the media stating that it is likely to be declared on the AF day on 08 Oct.

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