A similar operation was done in Myanmar a year before and that too is covered well by the author. Similarly, how the Indian intelligence agencies prevented a disaster and reduced the impact of the terrorist strike on the Pathankot airbase is interesting to read. The Doklam standoff in which India on behalf of Bhutan faced off with China and refused to back down and the whole new approach in dealing with China is really wonderful to read.
The new approach to foreign policy under PM Modi which has resulted in a better relationship vis-a-vis the Middle East, neighbouring countries, the United States, and the strategically important countries located in the Indian Ocean are well described by the author. In the current context, it is very important to read about the Rafale deal which has kicked up a storm now with the main opposition party, the Congress calling it a "scam".
In the event, it is clear by reading the book that the duo of Modi and Parrikar actually navigated through a mess that was left behind by the previous UPA government and ensured that the Indian Airforce got the best possible deal and the whole charge of the opposition seems hollow after reading this narrative which is based on solid research.
How the government has utilised the services of the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO for strategic and security purposes is again a joy to read. The book finally ends by describing the newest challenge that Indian faces at the moment as far as security is concerned, i.
Overall the book is really well written and highly recommended for both the admirers and the detractors of the current government. There are many aspects in which this government can be criticised but as far as keeping India secure is concerned, the government has done a phenomenal job and a lot of credit for this goes to PM Modi, NSA Doval, ex-DM Parrikar, the military leadership, and most importantly, to Indian intelligence agencies and our armed forces who continue to perform their job outstandingly well.
This book is a good consolidation of all the developments and steps that have been taken, under the Modi government in the last few years, to strengthen India's national and strategic defenses.
Whether it qualifies as fair praise, fact or propaganda I am not well placed to comment. Although, from reading some of the direct quotes from key interviews in the book, one grows to appreciate Modi's bold approach in handling defence and security, strategic and diplomatic concerns keeping India's intere This book is a good consolidation of all the developments and steps that have been taken, under the Modi government in the last few years, to strengthen India's national and strategic defenses.
Although, from reading some of the direct quotes from key interviews in the book, one grows to appreciate Modi's bold approach in handling defence and security, strategic and diplomatic concerns keeping India's interests above everything, always. So, kudos to that. It does feel good to understand how India's might is being re-inforced, changing the tone from passive to active, a sense of being ever prepared to tackle and handle an eventuality.
For me the book was an accumulation of information on all the incidents and key developments that have taken place with regard to terrorism, dealing with Pakistan and China, strengthening the armed forces, expanding the space program, etc. Use this book to update your knowledge about India's current status on all these aspects.
The most interesting bits are ofcourse the first-hand, although filtered, accounts of the major terror strikes that have happened and how coordinated efforts led to swift and effective responses. It is good to get that behind the scenes peek. What really peeved me about this book was the poor editing. The writing seems rushed and dry, the editing non-existent.
There are duplicate words in several places, complete missing sentences esp. It seems like someone copy pasted from a final track-changed version and ended up keeping a lot of the omitted words as well. Not the standard one expects from Bloomsbury.
I think by the end of the book even the author lost interest as did I - the chapter on cyber security put me to sleep and just wanted to finish. View 1 comment. Dec 15, Ajay rated it really liked it. Good book to understand the power of diplomacy. Now we can understand why Modi went to so many countries to build a strong relationship with them. Sep 05, Manisha rated it it was amazing.
Factually presented. Under Modi's leadership India has taken significant and critical decisions towards strengthening the National security. We witnessed some of the events in the last few years where timely responses have also hinted that now at global level India will deal with its issues of National security potentially by itself and independently.
The courage has shown and proven some remarkable changes, the budget allocation, fastening the purchase of Rafael and many more are mere examples Factually presented. The courage has shown and proven some remarkable changes, the budget allocation, fastening the purchase of Rafael and many more are mere examples that as common people we know. So far, under the General Financial Rules, , which government agencies and ministries had to follow while dealing with matters involving public finances, QCBS was used only for procurement in cases where the quality of consultancy services is of prime concern.
Under this method, the cost of consulting services shall be specified as a fixed budget in the tender document itself. Also read: Modi govt plans national policy framework for Swiss Challenge system of public procurement. In the L1 system, a bidder is selected only on the basis of the lowest cost committed to complete the work. There is no weightage for technical score in the final evaluation and the responsive technically qualified proposal with the lowest evaluated cost is selected.
However, the maximum weightage for non-financial parameters should not exceed 30 per cent. QCBS is the preferred mode for international competitive bidding. According to a finance ministry toolkit prepared for improving the Public-Private Partnership decision-making process, QCBS is used for selecting bidders for transport infrastructure projects, roads, etc.
Fifty years in a nation's life is a small period of time. However, it is quite likely that collective memory will have faded about several events This time in the form of a forcible attempt to annex Kashmir. Today, the details of the war that came between the tragedy of and the triumph of are hazy in the memory of the country. But it is a story that needs to be retold. Caught by surprise at the Pakistani offensive, India, then struggling as a nation, responded with extraordinary zeal and turned the tide in a war Pakistan thought it would win because of its superior weapons and tactics.
But as the outcome of the war tells us, Pakistan not only failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives but had to suffer a massive setback, thanks to a combination of resolute political leadership, the brave Indian soldiers and determined citizens. This then is the account of the war that India has largely forgotten. In this meticulously researched and fast paced book, journalist and national security analyst Nitin A.
Gokhale, has produced a formidable and comprehensive evaluation of the events and aftermath of the ferocious Indo-Pak war of Somewhere deep in the archives of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library NMML in the heart of New Delhi lies a set of papers that researchers and historians interested in recording the history of Indian intelligence, would love to get their hands on.
Alas, those documents-transcripts of tape-recorded conversations with RN Kao, the legendary spy chief-are not going to be available until , according to instructions left by him, months before he passed away in So until those tapes and papers are made public, any biography of Rameshwar Nath Kao or 'Ramji' to friends, colleagues and family would have to depend on personal memories of a vast array of individuals who knew him in different capacities and their interpretation of his personality and contribution.
Drawing on internal discussions, as yet unknown information, meeting notes and hours of interviews with key players in the national security team, Gokhale brings alive inside stories of policy formulation at the highest levels in the government. Painstakingly researched, the book details hitherto unknown aspects of the planning and execution of the Balakot strike, the aerial dogfight between Indian and Pakistani air forces and India's quiet diplomacy in turning the situation around in Maldives.
The earlier edition had details surgical strikes, revamping of New Delhi's policy towards China and Pakistan, India's renewed outreach to the Middle East, Prime Minister Modi's attempt to leverage the Indian diaspora worldwide and his attention to smallest of details besides focusing on some small but far-reaching steps taken to secure India in every possible way-on land, in space, cyber and maritime domains. The book in many ways is the first authentic account of the Modi government's decision making process on vital issues.
Fifty years in a nation's life is a small period of time. However, it is quite likely that collective memory will have faded about several events This time in the form of a forcible attempt to annex Kashmir. Today, the details of the war that came between the tragedy of and the triumph of are hazy in the memory of the country. But it is a story that needs to be retold. Caught by surprise at the Pakistani offensive, India, then struggling as a nation, responded with extraordinary zeal and turned the tide in a war Pakistan thought it would win because of its superior weapons and tactics.
But as the outcome of the war tells us, Pakistan not only failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives but had to suffer a massive setback, thanks to a combination of resolute political leadership, the brave Indian soldiers and determined citizens. This then is the account of the war that India has largely forgotten. In this meticulously researched and fast paced book, journalist and national security analyst Nitin A. Gokhale, has produced a formidable and comprehensive evaluation of the events and aftermath of the ferocious Indo-Pak war of Somewhere deep in the archives of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library NMML in the heart of New Delhi lies a set of papers that researchers and historians interested in recording the history of Indian intelligence, would love to get their hands on.
Alas, those documents-transcripts of tape-recorded conversations with RN Kao, the legendary spy chief-are not going to be available until , according to instructions left by him, months before he passed away in So until those tapes and papers are made public, any biography of Rameshwar Nath Kao or 'Ramji' to friends, colleagues and family would have to depend on personal memories of a vast array of individuals who knew him in different capacities and their interpretation of his personality and contribution.
Operation Meghdoot was launched by the Indian Army on the barren and icy heights of the Siachen Glacier to thwart Pakistan from gaining control of this strategically located glacier. For three decades since then, Indian and Pakistani troops have been locked in an undeclared war on the world's highest — and coldest - battlefield.
But that description doesn't capture even a fraction of his achievements. He used his natural brilliance to serve the country, first as a committed grass-roots volunteer, then as four-time popular Chief Minister of Goa and finally contributed to strengthening India's national security as Defence Minister between November and March Nitin Gokhale, one of South Asia's leading strategic and defence analysts, became acquainted with Parrikar quite by accident during the latter's stint in New Delhi, but by sheer coincidence the two became very close friends.
This book is as much a personal tribute by the author to his friend, as an honest attempt to capture the persona of Parrikar the man,the politician and patriot. Through the eyes of his family, friends and countless admirers the book dwells deep into his early influences, his journey from a small village in Goa to one of the highest posts in the country. This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.
While good governance is a worthy goal, this book argues that it is not a prerequisite for economic growth or development. The book exposes the methodological shortcomings of the commonly-used governance indicators developed within the World Bank.
The authors argue that donors should not impose onerous good governance conditions, expecting the developing world to simulate now-developed countries. They contend that most poor countries lack the administrative and financial capacity to achieve these reforms or institutions - so donor conditionality often becomes a recipe for failure.
In place of grand government reforms aimed at enhancing market efficiency, the book's position is that the reform agenda should target strategic bottlenecks for development and enhance the state's capacity to deal with these disruptions. Bringing together contributions from leading political scientists, political economists and development practitioners, this is the first book to provide a systematic critical perspective on received notions of good governance.
The decade from the global financial crisis to the coronavirus pandemic has seen a real transformation of the world order. The very nature of international relations and its rules are changing before our eyes.
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