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Drafts by Maj Gen Neeraj Bali

Chanakya Forum

I dissect and decode Israel's strategy in the war against Hamas. Eight months after Hamas breach... more I dissect and decode Israel's strategy in the war against Hamas.
Eight months after Hamas breached the ‘impregnable’ Israeli border defenses, Israel continues its response. The IDF has killed many Hamas terrorists, but challenges remain, including underground tunnels. Israel’s strategy aims for complete Hamas decimation and hostage recovery, ensuring safety and restoring public faith. However, disagreement persists on whether eliminating Hamas—an idea—through collateral damage is feasible.

What are the implications of this strategy?
How successful is Israel likely to be?

With the announcement of the withdrawal of the US forces by 11 September, India's strategic opti... more With the announcement of the withdrawal of the US forces by 11 September, India's strategic options are 'looking down a barrel'. What should India do to protect its strategic, security and economic interests in Afghanistan?

Since early August, there has been a slew of veiled threats by the Pakistani Priminister Imran Kh... more Since early August, there has been a slew of veiled threats by the Pakistani Priminister Imran Khan that suggest that a war between the two nations was among the imminent possibilities. Indian strategists have argued that Pakistan’s bluster was a thin smokescreen created to camouflage lack of military ability and disregards the parlous state of its economy. Pakistan is a nuisance, though, to be sure, it would be a mistake to consider its nuisance value as a benign irritant. Pakistan has deliberately practised ‘cultivated irrationality’ in its approach towards India. In 1999, it gave stark evidence of defying templates by occupying heights of Kargil during peak winters.
But the locus of resolving the Kashmir imbroglio lies within, not outside our country.

Papers by Maj Gen Neeraj Bali

Chanakya Forum, 2024

On 21 October this year, India and China agreed to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Cont... more On 21 October this year, India and China agreed to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following years of violent clashes, notably in Galwan (2020) and Tawang (2022). This agreement, focusing on Depsang and Demchok regions, marks progress towards normalizing bilateral relations. Despite China's historical reluctance to settle the border dispute, this development rekindles cautious optimism. While experts urge careful advancement, the agreement may signal the start of improved political and economic ties. However, India's approach must remain guarded, emphasizing readiness and strategic alliances to counter potential Chinese provocations.

Chanakya Forum

I dissect and decode Israel's strategy in the war against Hamas. Eight months after Hamas breach... more I dissect and decode Israel's strategy in the war against Hamas.
Eight months after Hamas breached the ‘impregnable’ Israeli border defenses, Israel continues its response. The IDF has killed many Hamas terrorists, but challenges remain, including underground tunnels. Israel’s strategy aims for complete Hamas decimation and hostage recovery, ensuring safety and restoring public faith. However, disagreement persists on whether eliminating Hamas—an idea—through collateral damage is feasible.

What are the implications of this strategy?
How successful is Israel likely to be?

With the announcement of the withdrawal of the US forces by 11 September, India's strategic opti... more With the announcement of the withdrawal of the US forces by 11 September, India's strategic options are 'looking down a barrel'. What should India do to protect its strategic, security and economic interests in Afghanistan?

Since early August, there has been a slew of veiled threats by the Pakistani Priminister Imran Kh... more Since early August, there has been a slew of veiled threats by the Pakistani Priminister Imran Khan that suggest that a war between the two nations was among the imminent possibilities. Indian strategists have argued that Pakistan’s bluster was a thin smokescreen created to camouflage lack of military ability and disregards the parlous state of its economy. Pakistan is a nuisance, though, to be sure, it would be a mistake to consider its nuisance value as a benign irritant. Pakistan has deliberately practised ‘cultivated irrationality’ in its approach towards India. In 1999, it gave stark evidence of defying templates by occupying heights of Kargil during peak winters.
But the locus of resolving the Kashmir imbroglio lies within, not outside our country.

Chanakya Forum, 2024

On 21 October this year, India and China agreed to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Cont... more On 21 October this year, India and China agreed to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following years of violent clashes, notably in Galwan (2020) and Tawang (2022). This agreement, focusing on Depsang and Demchok regions, marks progress towards normalizing bilateral relations. Despite China's historical reluctance to settle the border dispute, this development rekindles cautious optimism. While experts urge careful advancement, the agreement may signal the start of improved political and economic ties. However, India's approach must remain guarded, emphasizing readiness and strategic alliances to counter potential Chinese provocations.