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Military reforms—Expediency should not trump logic
Aug 31, 2023

Military reforms—Expediency should not trump logic

Operational effectiveness and flexibility should be the raison d’etre for the proposed restructuring of the military

PLA at 96: A new phase of continued military reforms
Aug 05, 2023

PLA at 96: A new phase of continued military reforms

At 96, after eight years of relentless ongoing military reforms, the PLA’s continued investment in reforms implies a seriousness in achieving China�

Integrated Theatre Commands is starting to see the light of day
Jul 21, 2023

Integrated Theatre Commands is starting to see the light of day

To properly establish ICTs, the government needs to step in and resolve any pending issues among the three services as well as between the bureaucracy

Military reforms have put China’s combat capability way ahead of India’s
Feb 08, 2019

Military reforms have put China’s combat capability way ahead of India’s

Indian decision makers face two hard choices: either reduce the size of the Indian Army or significantly expand the defence budget.

India cannot ignore military reforms in China ushered in by Xi Jinping
Oct 26, 2017

India cannot ignore military reforms in China ushered in by Xi Jinping

Reform of the Central Military Commission underscores Xi’s absolute dominance in the army, which helped put the Communist Party of China (CCP) in power. No other CCP leader, including Mao, has controlled the military to the same extent as Xi does today.

CCP’s 20th Congress: Xi’s Return and Implications for the People’s Liberation Army
Jan 20, 2023

CCP’s 20th Congress: Xi’s Return and Implications for the People’s Liberation Army

The quinquennial National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is typically the venue for political leadership changes and any restructuring of the country’s military apparatus. However, the 20th CCP Congress in October 2022 saw Chinese President Xi Jinping consolidate his control over the state and military. This brief seeks to understand what Xi’s third term as CCP chief and Central Military Commission chair will mean for t

China’s Military Modernisation: Recent Trends - 2024
Sep 24, 2024

China’s Military Modernisation: Recent Trends - 2024

Since Xi Jinping became general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2013, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has witnessed an accelerated modernisation drive. Following the 2015-16 organisational reforms, the CPC further standardised its services-level force structure and upgraded its military doctrine, combat capabilities, and weapons systems. This report analyses recent improvements in the structure, including the creation of t

Consequences of disempowering the military
Jan 29, 2018

Consequences of disempowering the military

What is a matter of grave concern has been the lopsided priorities of the government towards the military vis-a-vis the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) that have come to the fore.

इंटिग्रेटेड थिएटर कमांड्स आवश्यक का आहेत याचे मूल्यांकन
Oct 20, 2023

इंटिग्रेटेड थिएटर कमांड्स आवश्यक का आहेत याचे मूल्यांकन

आयटीसी योग्यरीत्या स्थापित करण्यासाठी नोकरशाही, सीडीएस आणि सेवा या तीन घटकांमधील प्रलंबित समस्यांचे निराकरण सरकारने करणे आवश्यक आहे.