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West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America's aging flood defenses

India, Dec. 31 -- Atmospheric river storms in the US West have exposed the fragility of ageing levees Many levees were never designed to protect today's dense towns and cities Failures disproportion... और पढ़ें


Broader reflections

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The seminar organised by Lt Gen (Dr) PJS Pannu, with intellectual input from Mr. Shishir Priyadarshi and Mr. Sanjeev Chopra, was more than just a celebration. It also served as a... और पढ़ें


Strategic and tactical lessons

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The 1965 war, revisited through the voices of veterans like Lt Gen Kamal Davar and Maj Billie Bedi, offers enduring lessons: * Operational readiness over bureaucratic caution. ... और पढ़ें


India-Pakistan as nuclear rivals

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The nuclearisation of South Asia further complicates the landscape. India and Pakistan are often called "nuclear flashpoints," yet the global discourse rarely applies similar ter... और पढ़ें


Field Marshals and the Pakistani Psyche

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Over the last six decades, Pakistan's military elite has consistently positioned itself as the saviour of the nation: Field Marshal Ayub Khan initiated the misadventure of 1965. ... और पढ़ें


The course of Battle: From Punjab to Hajipir

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- India responded decisively once provoked. On the night of 6/7 September 1965, formations crossed into Pakistani Punjab. 3 JAT, 15 Dogra and 13 Punjab, supported by the Scinde Hor... और पढ़ें


Political undercurrents in Pakistan

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The war also coincided with political turmoil in Pakistan. Fatima Jinnah, sister of Pakistan's founder, contested the 1965 presidential elections against Ayub Khan. Although she ... और पढ़ें


Indian armour and air power: Numbers and limitations

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- At the cusp of 1965, the balance of armour and air power was stark: * Pakistan possessed 15 armoured regiments, bolstered by M-48 Patton tanks courtesy of its SEATO and CENTO al... और पढ़ें


Geopolitical Backdrop: Perceptions of weakness and miscalculation

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The perception of a weakened India significantly influenced Pakistan's decision to start the conflict in 1965. The 1962 debacle against China left scars on the Indian military an... और पढ़ें


The 7th Light Cavalry and the spirit of defiance

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In 1965, the 7th Light Cavalry was converting to PT-76 tanks. According to Army Headquarters' policy, the unit was not expected to be battle-ready. However, the commanding office... और पढ़ें