Print has become more of a infojournalism channel now than just a anti modi loudspeaker. Like the change. It makes you stand out from continuous left vomit og quint and wire.
Comprehensive and 'without any clutter' analysis of the Ladakh situation by Jayadeva Ranade. The Print ought to conduct such interviews on regular basis. What comes out clearly is the fact that our political leadership and the army have what it takes to face squarely with the Chinese. As a young kid who experienced the emotional trauma of 1962 defeat at the hand of Chinese, I now feel that India has come to a point (after Dokhlam and in particular after Ladakh incident) that the fear of the dragon is now disappeared and there is a sense of strong confidence for dealing with the Chinese. This is definitely a great feeling!
What remains intriguing is why India remains so squeamish in its response to the border incursion of China this time when they had stood their ground in Doklam in 2017? China has been playing the role of an adversary in every international forum against India, stands with Pakistan, may it be our entry into NSG or the issue of Masood Azhar. They have 'heated our enemy (Pakistan) and cooled our friend (Nepal)' as Shakespeare would term it. When India withdrew Article 370 and 35A from JK China took it to the UNO. In contrast, India has maintained a deafening silence on the issue of Hong Kong's autonomy and Taiwan. If they do not respect the 'One India' policy why is India going out of its way to respect China's 'One China' policy? Even now the Indian government is trying to play down the seriousness of the incursion, does not share much in the public domain as to what exactly is going on at the LAC. Modi government must come out with a clearcut China policy. These flip flops will not do.
Guys, what are you doing about Abhijit Iyer? Are you ok with having Islamophobic people working in the organisation? Do you even care about your muslim employees let alone muslim viewers??
Very informative analysis....indeed we learn our lessons early. Many incidents have occurred in the past in regards to our northern borders. Military skirmishes are an outcome of bully tactics.... it can only change with our strong -economy, military,social harmony and socio- economic development.Let us unite as Indians to subdue our adversaries
How India was Recruited and Groomed In the war against China, the US has chosen India to be the big pawn, as traditional US “allies” like Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia have all signaled that they don’t want to be a part of WW3. To give credit to the US, they have been planning on recruiting India for a long time. Let’s expound on this more … First, one must understand the Faustian bargain that India made with the US. America opened up its job market for Indians, and India opened up its entire economy for the US! And the USA wins in both sides of the deal. Get the brightest workers from India; and in return get two things: (1) Access to 1.3 billion consumers, and (2) a geopolitical puppet state. Democracy and Free Market are propaganda slogans. Why hasn’t the US tried to spread democracy in Saudi Arabia? No, that would be very dangerous - what if a populist Saudi guy gets elected and kicks out the US military base and starts selling oil in Yuan? That would be the end of USA’s global hegemony. And “free market” was great until China started to win. Now the US likes protectionism and hates WTO, which the US created! When Walmart buys FlipKart - India’s successful e-commerce startup - that’s cheered on as free market. But do you think the US would have allowed FlipKart to buy Walmart? Of course, not. The Indian executives in America will never be able to go back to India and start competing corporations. The US has made sure that it has enough control over Indian banks, VC’s and other financial structures to guarantee that there won’t be any funding for Indian versions of Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, Google, Facebook, Amazon etc. Totally Different Success Stories for China and India Compare India to China, which competes with the US for the global market in all areas of technology, commerce, finance etc. There are 7 Indian companies in the Global Fortune 500 list; and there are 120 mainland Chinese companies on that list! India - 7; China - 120. China beats India in every metric - GDP-per-capita (5x), international patents (28x), foreign exchange reserves (6x), manufacturing output (10x), foreign trade (6x), median wealth of an adult (13x), poverty reduction, life expectancy, healthcare and the list goes on. Keep in mind that, in 1991, India and China were at the same level for all those metrics. What changed? Well, India and China both opened up to the world, but in different ways. China protected its sovereignty, while India blindly embraced “reforms.” Now, it’s likely that India will turn out like any other numerous developing nations - Brazil, Mexico etc. - which will always be poorer and obedient “allies.” To totally control a country, one must control 8 primary institutions or sectors: finance, business, media, technology, politicians, military, farming, and natural resources
China feels deeply threatened by India's construction of the Shyok -Daulat Beg Odie Road . Daulat Beg Oldie is very close to Karakoram Highway ( part of CPEC ) linking China with Gwadar in Pakistan. PM Modi has indicated India's intentions of liberating Indian territories of Gilgit - Baltistan ( POK ). Once , this is done it would mean an end of China's grand plans and its massive investments in Pakistan including in POK ( also Gilgit and Baltistan which are legally Indian territories )
Indian approach and policy is emotional, big talk, defensive and front-of-nose thinking combined with nervousness. No one currently, including Ranade, has steely long term strategic thinking.
The Chinese are playing by the tenets of Sun Tzu and now it is high time India should play by the rules and teachings of the Chanakya. Being defensive has only given us a reputation of a hibernating elephant that is unwilling to wake up despite being in grave danger. India needs to step up its game and up the ante. If you don't confront the bully, the bully will find novel ways to inflict more harm on you every single opportunity it gets.
We in addition to boosting the military build up along LAC we are very proactive in the diplomatic mission with our strategic new allies USA and Australia, and covertly with many other countries. There is definitely a quantity difference with china in military, but qualitatively we are better off be it the Russian armoury, US and Swedish Guns, and the Israeli avionics. We are a battle hardened Armed forces after 1962, we had 65, 71, 84, 99. The Chinese can blackmail Nepal, pak, srilanka, Malaysia, Burma.
It all started when Indian ruling party blew the war buggle and our Meteorological department reported the weather conditions in PoK. China has made investments in OROB in PoK. It is an indirect warning to India "Tum wahan se nazar hatao. Hum yahan se nikal jayenge"
Britain ke pradhan mantri ne resignation diya kyonki briexit me fail ho gaya India mai China 4 km andar agaya pm ka sina 56" ka aur chowkidar bhi tha nikalo naukri se
There is no standoff at line of actual control, Truth is china has invaded ladakh territory intruding more than 60km in to Indian Territory and China refuses to back off, sad thing is there is nothing India can do to make china go back,
Who said China will not go back ? They can't hold the territory long without drastic side-effects. Chinese have this concept of face saving culture. They don't publically like to be offended hence indian government is not publicizing the rhetoric. If china does any drama like it'll occupy forcibly, then an international coalition will be at it's shores and loss of Indian neutrality towards China. China has much to lose if India joins anti china alliance. China has very few great powers(maybe like only russia but then again they're not anti India )to completely support it. Bjp might go out of power or not, but India's foreign policy will not change. Once communist party goes out of power in China everything will change and entire threat will go away. China fears it's own population more than foreign countries keep that in mind first
How Indian so called Indian intellectuals are able to discuss Chinas internal policies when India itself is suffering from internal unrest and nearly close to be devided into different states.
Mr.Ranade obviously knows unlike the Defence Minister who particularly with his unclear diction paints a picture of a tutored ignoramus. Wd lo ve to hear more of Mr. Ranade and such like informed analytical minds.
Great to have expert like Jayadeva Ranade talking about Chinese actions in Eastern Ladakh ..... We will get some useful information when we let our experts talk about these issues. But the problem is most of the times, well educated and intelligent idiots born in India with foreign mindsets, working in media put forward all kinds of fictional and bogus propaganda against India ! Seems like finally 'ThePrint' got some brains to allow some expert to talk, instead of putting forward some stupid fictional propaganda !
India 🇮🇳 should use this as an opportunity to go ahead with unprecedented construction 🚧 activities which should be complimented by mobilisation of troops and military assets .... this is our opportunity to match or even surpass the Chinese in construction of infrastructure in conflict zones for military purposes..... I’m sure some backdoor agreement will be reached and the Chinese will pull back in atleast some areas.....
Brilliant analysis by Ranade sir.The government should listen more to people like him who have a thorough knowledge of what they are speaking. Hats off to his insights.
Really grt to hear Ranade Sir, on critical matters related to China, Its really very unfortunate that India' Prime Media Time & Space in the manner its should to Ranade Sir and many other experts & serious talks on Science, Economy, Diplomacy & Global Sports on regular basis
when talk not needed Modi starts man ki baat... today nation want to know Desh ki baat he is silent and missing from press conference however he never does any PC but he is still hero made by Godi Media.. let's hope no war we need peace and prosperity which bjp destroyed past six years and continue bad to worst...
what i was thinking this might be a plan to learn our preparedness in respect to mobilization. the eastern neighbor knows that there is some surprise for eastern neighbor in the days a head.
This Lt Gen level talks will give us one of these two- Fight and win back the territory which China managing since 2010. No conclusion, as India trying to expand the navy footprint across Asia.
S M It maybe the sanctions on the FDI from China after their central bank took some share in HDFC. So this military posturing of China has some factors which we are refusing to look into.
Or in any case if US intervenes in China and Hong Kong militarily, how India is supposed to intervene. Aap samjho- bog down one of the largest army in the world in the heights of Himalaya whereas the the real kick boxing is going on in the seas. And that too, near Indian territory. Ulta socho.
When the LAC is discussed between the PM of India and the POTUS, it is amply clear that the recent PLA maneuvers along its border with India is part of a larger game. It is very easy for either side along the LAC to up the ante at any time. Believe me!
The interviewer looked unsatisfied with the answers from Ranade, first he had to ask repeatedly that the action was sanctioned if not initiated by Xi jinping. Secondly on the Nepal issue he expected Ranade to say it's our diplomatic failure, but at the end, interviewer had to say personally he feels what army chief had said is correct etc. Final nail was hit on his perspective of Doklam issue, he wanted to convey that nothing has changed on the ground after India and China stepped back, but wanted to push his narrative that Doklam was not a success for India as claimed by somebody, on the contrary Chinese got away with lot of things (?) they occupied Doklam plateau which was in Bhutanese territory and built bigger camps there bla, bla. The final word on this matter was Ranade's who clarified that Chinese did not gain any further ground and also that they have not brought additional members, but fact is the Doklam set back had its effect on the CCP inner circles back in Beijing. *Print is aadat se majboor hai (false narrative). Sudharjavo, kab tak jhoot pehlavoge?*
@john doe I don't think so. Problem with Chinese is that, they have built many military infrastructure and road connectivities in the occupied Aksai Chin over a period of time, but it is objecting to India's similar initiatives to safeguard its interest in AkSai Chin along the LAC. Looks like leadership of CCP, the Chinese Communist Party is in total disarray due to its internal/external problems like Wuhan originated CCP virus, South China sea occupation,Taiwan tussle, protests in Hong Kong over security and national anthem bill and in the midst of all this confronting India in Aksai Chin of Ladakh UT seems to me is ridiculous. Hope better sense prevail upon Chinese leadership.
@john doe I raised this issue because India has blamed Nepal for no reason. You never think any country in a way you think. Yes we are small, but survived many centuries. Unlike India has been ruled by many outsiders - Muslims, British and so many in the past. India is a new country formed in 1947. Nepal existed much before that. All of your states were separate countries before the independence. India is a strong country. But even strong country can also get into trouble if you have issues your neighbors. Nepal India has a cultural similarities and historic sharing. There are some border issues, if resolved bilaterally, should have no issues.
@@JJ1981ism the point is everyone except media propaganda knows why this issue happened. Oli had issues with madhesi concerns and corrupt politics of nepal r worse than up or Bihar with no substance. Oli behaved like how indian politicians behave with each other or central government. He made un diplomatic statements against India and his overtly pro China support was in full display. To save his political career he started a nationalist tirade against India. When India could solve border dispute with Bangladesh why do u think it'll not be solved with nepal? Since it's an open border agreement both countries neglected for long time. But oli and his bullshit statements like indian coronavirus is dangerous than Wuhan virus, him publically saying Hong Kong belongs to China ( not like India bothers but seems as if he is parroting Chinese agenda). This whole issue between Nepal and India will be solved soon and mostly India will this territory with further high economic concessions to Nepal. But one thing is for sure, India will definitely sabotage the entire communist parties n pro China parties in Nepal soon like what happened in Maldives clandestinely. Oli would surely be gone one way or other from pm post very soon.
Now IT Cell and Godi Media will ask the people to boycot Chinese products. In such a case I challenge BHAKT to put down the statue of unity made for the purpose of creating a confusion among peoples and as because of the costliest Chinese product.
@@blackwidow2874 I know a Pakistan bot like you will hate bengalis afterall they carved up your country and made Bangladesh. Don't worry in coming future you will even start hating balochis after they carve up Pakistan again
@@sourasishd2263 Bengalis didn't carve Bangladesh, it's the great Indian soldiers who made Bangladesh.... I love Bengalis, they have done so much for our nation, but not Bangali Communist Maadarchods
@@blackwidow2874 India does not mean to a particular party collaborated with British Raj along communal line. They were actually betrayed India and its flag
Isn't it strange when it comes to responding to Chinese incursions India has assumed almost a submissive posture it's an airy silence in the corridors of power in India no war drums or frenzy in the media calling for revenge . I wonder if this scenario was played out between India and Pakistan screams of surgical strikes would've filled the atmosphere . Indians Trait of " kiss up and kick down" is evident here .
China is not sending terrorists like you cowards. They're men enough to send their army directly to face india. There is no need for vulgar talk with Chinese leadership who don't talk shit about India all the time. Pakistan on the other hand does things which no sane country does, like its own government officials giving bizzare comical threats. Some indian politicians do make goofups but nothing beats pakistani content writers for propaganda
