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Articles by Manmohan Bahadur
Why New Delhi needs a national security strategy
What’s holding New Delhi back from promulgating a National Security Strategy that would streamline such decision-making and help its aatmanirbharta campaign in defence?
Published on Jun 25, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Decolonising the forces, without being reductive
Having an indigenous approach to life couldn’t be more welcome as it reinforces one’s belief in the uniqueness of one’s country.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 11:25 PM IST
Pursuit of durable peace in West Asia
Both sides in the Israel-Hamas war are focusing on the method (violence) and not on the goal (peace with dignity), which is a sure recipe for more violence.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 10:13 PM IST
The Agnipath scheme needs a pause and rethink
Such a fundamental churn should have been implemented in stages through pilot projects, just the way short service commissions and the entry of women was done in different branches.
Updated on Jun 19, 2022 02:42 AM IST
India’s armed forces are apolitical. Ensure that they remain so
The Indian military belongs to the nation and not any political entity, and any action that besmirches this standing will be deleterious to their professional prowess
Updated on Jan 13, 2022 08:43 PM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
The weaponisation of food is taking a new form. It could change warfare
Insect Allies, a defence programme, may enable attacks on an adversary’s food crops, with far-reaching impact
Published on Nov 19, 2019 07:43 PM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
Drone arms drop: A new security threat emerges on India’s western border | Opinion
Pakistan’s drone drop reflects inimical intent and enhanced capability. Our offensive defence must continue
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 06:52 AM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
Opinion| After India’s air attack, onus of restraint on Pakistan
India’s air strike on the terrorist camp in Balakot has made its intentions clear – hereafter, a strike by Pakistan through unconventional means will not go without a response on Pakistani territory, and will not be restricted to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Updated on Feb 27, 2019 07:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Manmohan Bahadur
How to make the defence ministry fighting fit
The scholarly attributes of Army personnel can add value to the defence sector
Updated on Jun 21, 2018 07:58 AM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
RIP Arjan Singh: The spirit of IAF’s 1965 war hero and its only Marshal lives on
Arjan Singh is the first and only officer to have been elevated to Marshal of the Indian Air Force. He died on Saturday. He led the IAF during the 1965 India-Pakistan conflict.
Updated on Sep 17, 2017 09:30 PM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
Six reasons why a No First Use nuclear doctrine is good for India
The NFU policy is just right for India as it ensures security for the nation and does not detract it from its march towards better prosperity for its masses
Updated on Nov 18, 2016 11:50 PM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
Giving machines a mind of their own
With the rapidly increasing use of intelligent machines like unmanned aircrafts in modern warfare, the definition of the term 'human' seems to demand a revision, Manmohan Bahadur writes.
Updated on Oct 31, 2013 12:02 AM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
In search of scholar warriors
India is poorer for having recently lost Padma Bhushan Air Commodore Jasjit Singh, the doyen of Indian strategic thought who fine-tuned the art in the company of the legendary K Subrahmanyam. Manmohan Bahadur writes.
Updated on Aug 08, 2013 12:31 AM IST
Manmohan Bahadur
No made-in-India tag yet
To get our military shield or dhaal a genuine ‘Made-in-India’ tag, maybe we need a Nelson Mandelasque ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ to help see the truth. It is time the defence sector in India opened its doors to private players. Manmohan Bahadur writes.
Updated on Jul 17, 2013 07:23 AM IST
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Cowards don’t make history
Last year, around this time, the agitation against the Kudankulam nuclear plant was making front page news. After government’s emissaries failed to convince the locals about the project, an emotive approach was attempted: the government sent a son of the soil, a famous scientist and who had been the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Manmohan Bahadur writes
Updated on Sep 25, 2012 12:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Manmohan Bahadur
Heroes on the heights
The 25th anniversary of the Siachen operations passed in silence. Manmohan Bahadur writes.
Updated on May 22, 2012 09:03 PM IST
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