Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar

-The author retired as Major General, Army Ordnance Corps, Central Command, after 37 years of service. A management doctorate and expert on defence modernisation, he is the author of four books, including the Amazon bestseller “Breaking the Chinese Myth,” and a frequent media commentator. He is affiliated with several leading defence and strategic studies institutions in New Delhi. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

Winning Wars Without Fighting: An Analytical Perspective

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
This question, “Can wars be won without being fought?” often intrigues military thinkers and strikes at the very heart of strategy, diplomacy, and the evolving nature of power. From Sun Tzu’s ancient wisdom to...

US Presence in Bagram: The Regional Fallout

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
The latest demand by POTUS to reoccupy Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, shows his modus operandi, insisting on a new toy after every few days, to further his MAGA ambition. The writer analyses the...

Sir Creek – The New Conflict Zone: Implications For National Security

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
On October 2, 2025, at a military base in Bhuj, Gujarat, during the Vijayadashami/Shastra Puja ceremonies, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding its activities in the Sir Creek area....

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defence Pact: Implications for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and India

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
Geo-politics has strange bed fellows. On September 17, 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalised a major Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement. Under this treaty, any aggression against either country will be considered aggression against both....

Navigating the Path from Conflict to Reconciliation: Manipur and the Promise of the Prime Minister’s Visit

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
It has been over two years now since the ethnic violence began in Manipur, sparked by competing claims over Scheduled-Tribe status and land rights. This escalated into valley–hills polarisation, primarily between the Meitei community...

Operation Sindoor’s Impact on Terrorism Deterrence: More Questions than Answers

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
It has been almost four months now since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. However, it does not seem to have caused any serious impact on Pakistan’s strategy to support terrorist...

Kargil Conflict to Operation Sindoor: Transformation of Military Doctrine

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
India’s military doctrines have largely developed conventional capabilities with a focus on air-land battle scenarios. India’s military engagements and skirmishes with Pakistan have historically shaped its strategic doctrine, foreign policy, and defence modernisation. Two...

India-Pakistan War: A Probability Which Cannot be Ignored

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After the recent terrorist attack at Pahalgam, war clouds are on the horizon. There is a visible anger in the nation which demands an early retaliation against Pakistan for this brutal killing of innocent...

Defence Budget 2025-26: Making our Armed Forces Future Ready

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
The Union Budget is always anticipated with a great deal of enthusiasm and interest by the nation. The most important areas of the budget relate to taxes, both direct and indirect as it impacts...

India’s Defence Budget 2025-26: Hopes and Aspirations of the Armed Forces

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Every year, the nation eagerly awaits the presentation of the central financial budget by the finance minister in the Parliament. One of the key elements of the budget is the allocation for Defence Ministry...

North East: The New Frontier of War

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
Traditionally, the Indian Armed Forces have prepared for conventional warfare primarily against Pakistan. Our military doctrines and war games have largely focused on “Red Land,” a term often used to refer to Pakistan. Meanwhile,...

The World in Conflict: Consequences of War

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
There has been massive turbulence in geopolitics across the globe. The year 2023 will be remembered as a ‘watershed’ in which conflicts emerged in various parts of the universe, posing a considerable challenge to...

India-Japan: Forging New Frontiers

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  In geopolitics, it’s the convergence of interests, shared vision, and mutual respect that fosters strong international partnerships. The foundation of the robust relationship between Japan and India rests upon these essential principles. In today’s...
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