Expert Analysis by Pravin Sawhney on China, Pakistan, and India | Dostcast

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Pravin Sawhney is a former Indian Army officer, defence analyst, and the founder of FORCE magazine. Known for his sharp, often controversial takes on national security, he’s one of India’s most respected voices on military strategy, China, and geopolitics. Over the years, he’s earned a reputation for predicting the future of warfare — from AI-driven combat to India’s shifting power equations with its neighbours.

In this episode, Vinamre and Pravin discuss:

- Understanding the Pakistani Army

- The disadvantages of counter-terror operations

- Narrative warfare and information control

- The changing world order and strategic autonomy

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:20 Understating the Pakistani Army

5:40 Disadvantages of Counter-Terror Operations

9:06 Narrative Warfare

15:00 What China and Pakistan Are Doing Differently

17:40 Projectionist Foreign Policy

22:19 Why Do We Align with America?

24:38 Being Fearful of China?

29:30 Revival of Indic Traditions

33:00 Making Abstract Promises

35:14 The Changing World Order

37:00 How Foreign Policy Affects the Poor

40:57 Strategic Autonomy

42:35 The Idea of Absolute Security

44:51 Why the Border Is a Complicated Issue

48:07 Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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