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Lt Gen (retd) Ds Hooda

- India
- August 09, 2021, 18:12 IST
1986 India-China Standoff Took 9 Years to Resolve. This Time, We Needn’t Wait That Long
It is clear that India is not going to dilute its demand for the PLA to withdraw from the areas that it had transgressed last year.
- India
- July 26, 2021, 11:30 IST
At Kargil and LAC, A Lesson for Pakistan and China—Indian Military is No Pushover
Both at Kargil and in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian soldier ultimately salvaged a very difficult situation.
- India
- June 21, 2021, 15:44 IST
Modi Govt’s Decision to Restore Statehood to J&K Could Offer its People Much-needed Release
In the Army, we often described J&K as a pressure cooker that could blow up if not provided a release.
- India
- June 14, 2021, 17:40 IST
Whether or Not COVID-19 Virus Leaked from Lab, Pathogens as Weapons of Mass Destruction Real Threat
While there is some concern over nations clandestinely continuing with building of biological weapons, there is also the added threat from terrorist groups.
- India
- May 31, 2021, 09:09 IST
Leave No Man Behind: A General on Lessons India Must Learn to Win COVID-19 War
The victory lap should only be taken when the pain of the citizens is tackled and the country is firmly set on the path of its pre-pandemic trajectory.
- India
- April 11, 2021, 13:30 IST
To Fight Armed Maoists, India Must Fortify First Line of Defence, Writes General Who Led Surgical Strikes
Despite claims of having fought bravely, it is apparent that the security forces were surprised and overwhelmed.
- India
- March 22, 2021, 12:34 IST
Austin’s Visit Bolsters India-US Ties, But Points of Divergence Need Honest Discussions
There is an undeniable degree of optimism in the future of India-US defence cooperation. However, it has to be made sure that there are no stumbling blocks.
- India
- March 01, 2021, 11:41 IST
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Pact a Chance to End Zero-Sum Game. Success Depends on Two Factors
The continuing hostility and steadily worsening ties is serving little strategic purpose, particularly for Pakistan, and to some extent, for India.
- India
- February 17, 2021, 12:54 IST
On LAC Disengagement, General Who Led Surgical Strikes Gives the Lowdown on India’s Position at North and South Banks
Some of our reservations about Chinese intentions stem from a complete lack of trust that resulted from China unilaterally breaking all the border agreements and protocols that had kept the peace along the LAC.
- India
- January 16, 2021, 13:55 IST
South Asia is Most Vulnerable to Conflict as Covid-19 Pandemic Causes an Unstable Global Scenario
To overcome internal challenges posed by COVID-19, there is a temptation to resort to hyper-nationalism and the erection of barriers to international trade. This would only exacerbate tensions.
- India
- January 02, 2021, 09:49 IST
Opinion | Economic, Social Fears the New Triggers of Internal Security Challenge in 2021
Grievances among communities in India were traditionally about religion, identity, and ethnic rights. The new trigger is economic and social fears. The political class should steer clear of exacerbating the traditional grievances without addressing the more pressing problem of economic inequality and social harmony.
- India
- December 01, 2020, 08:20 IST
Ending LAC Deadlock, Preferably Before Peak Winter, Would Require Give & Take by India and China
Soldiers from both sides facing each other at the Line of Actual Control will suffer enormously through the winter. Any settlement would probably not fully satisfy either side, but it would result in significant disengagement and de-escalation.
- India
- November 20, 2020, 09:13 IST
Why Unstable Pakistan Insists on Risky Behaviour at the Border: It’s Army Has an Inferiority Complex
The Pakistan army holds a deep conviction that India has never reconciled to Pakistan’s existence and sees the competition in ideological and religious terms – a Hindu India vs a Muslim Pakistan.
- India
- October 28, 2020, 09:16 IST
Power of Social Media: Military, Intel Must Give Advice Based on Facts, Unaltered by Public Sentiment
The power of the information disorder on social media is used by everyone, from politicians to intelligence agencies, militaries, businesses, radical groups, terrorists, and self-proclaimed nationalists.
- India
- October 18, 2020, 16:38 IST
What Makes the Military so Efficient in Its Response to Crises? It’s the Ethos
Military values are reinforced continuously among individuals until they become second nature. These values guide the conduct of soldiers during times of crises or personal dilemmas on the right way ahead. Values also shape an individual's perception of his role within the organization.

Lt Gen (retd) Ds Hooda

Lt Gen (retd) Ds Hooda

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