Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

India vs China+Pak: Kashmir T*rrorism & Manipur Reality | Lt. Gen Shokin Chauhan | FO394 Raj Shamani

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Aug 14, 2025
Retd. Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan, a strategic thinker and former Director General of the Assam Rifles, shares his insights on India's security landscape. He discusses the challenges posed by China and Pakistan, focusing on Kashmir's terrorism and the reality in Manipur. Chauhan emphasizes military readiness and the need for cohesive national strategies while navigating geopolitical dynamics. Personal anecdotes from his service provide a glimpse into the emotional toll of leadership in combat, as he reflects on past operations and the future of India's armed forces.
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INSIGHT

Pakistan Is A Regional Threat, Not Solo

  • Pakistan alone is not an existential threat; it matters mostly as part of a wider neighbourhood dynamic with China.
  • India must divide forces west, north and east to contain both simultaneously.
INSIGHT

Fix Internal Weaknesses To Deny Foreign Influence

  • External states may try to exploit local grievances, but internal weakness invites interference more than foreign intent alone.
  • Solving governance and development reduces anti‑India pockets and denies space to outside actors.
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History, Geography, Culture Drive Cross-Border Violence

  • Cross-border militancy often follows history, geography and culture rather than simple state sponsorship.
  • Weapons flow from grey markets near Yunnan and drug money fuels regional instability.
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