Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry

Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry (Retd) writes on contemporary national and international issues, strategic implications of infrastructure development towards national power, geo-moral dimension of international relations, and leadership nuances in a changing social construct. The views expressed are of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

India Stands at a Defining Moment

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The international order is undergoing its most profound transformation since the end of the Cold War. The conflict in Ukraine continues to reshape European security, the war in West Asia has heightened regional instability,...

The Mecca Pact: Muslim Solidarity Meets Geopolitics

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On August 7, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed what has been described as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, committing themselves to the principle that aggression against one would be treated as aggression against...

Beyond Crisis: The Doctrine of Continuous Reform for Viksit Bharat

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The Paradox of Reform Every society believes in reform—until reform demands change before a crisis. History tells a curious story. Nations rarely reform because they are wise; they reform because they are cornered. The recent calls...

Silent Siege: Narrative Warfare and Weaponisation of Perception

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At first glance, the on-going CJP protest appears to be another episode in India's vibrant democratic tradition - citizens expressing dissent over a contentious public issue. Yet, as reports of violence, attacks on police...

SRIJAN: Making India an Innovation Republic by 2047

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India today stands at a paradoxical moment in its development journey. It is home to one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, possesses a vast pool of scientific and engineering talent, and has demonstrated...

The New Great Game: Building, Protecting and Controlling Routes

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A Narrow Strait, A Global Crisis: Barely thirty-three kilometres separate Iran from Oman at the narrowest point of the Strait of Hormuz. Yet this slender waterway commands the attention of governments, financial markets and military...

Geo-Digital: India’s New Architecture of Global Power

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Indonesia’s Signal to the World: In international affairs, seemingly technical decisions often carry profound strategic significance. Indonesia's decision to build its own sovereign digital ecosystem inspired by India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), while integrating...

After Tehran: The Four Verbs of American Power

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The signing of an agreement between Washington and Tehran may ultimately be remembered not for ending a crisis but for enabling a strategic pivot. For over two decades, American foreign policy has been repeatedly...

Mission Without Fusion

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India does not suffer from a shortage of talent, ambition, resources, or strategic intent. It suffers from a shortage of integration.  Across sectors, institutions that should work together often work alongside one another. Nowhere is...

From Himalayas to Indo-Pacific: Theatre Commands and India’s Eastern Vector

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In August 2025, while addressing a gathering in Florida, Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir declared that any future conflict with India would not remain confined to traditional battlefields. He spoke of a...

Fortifying the Neck

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There are places on the map whose importance far exceeds their size. The Siliguri Corridor is one such place. Barely 20 to 22 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, this narrow tract of land...

Democracy Was Never Built for Algorithmic Civilisation

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The Day Public Opinion Became Programmable: Democracy was designed for an age of newspapers, public debate and human-paced politics. It was never designed for an age where algorithms can emotionally influence millions within hours...

Blood, Borders and Betrayal: The Bangladesh Question

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The Death in Chattogram and the Larger Question: On May 19, 2026, the death of Naren Dhar, an Assistant Protocol Officer, in Chattogram triggered concern far beyond the immediate tragedy of one life lost. In...
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