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Nitin A. Gokhale
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National Security Analyst; 43-year journey in journalism. Author of a dozen books so far; Media entrepreneur; cinema and cricket buff; trivia collector
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jun 1
    Six months from today! From 2016 to 2025 we did 10 editions of our marquee event in person even during covid years. Watch them here: youtube.com/playlist?list=… Now, the first in our second decade of existence later this year. Register early for better space, discounts for
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    Jun 1
    Mark your calendars. The 11th India Defence Conclave returns on 1 December 2026, bringing together military leaders, policymakers, industry experts, strategists and thought leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping India's security landscape. Join the
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Mar 2, 2022
    The Russians apparently agreed to a six hour window for allowing safe passage to all Indians in Kharkiv before an all-out assault begins tonight . The deadline is 2130 IST, about 3 hours from now. #UkraineWar
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jul 14, 2020
    US pushes back strongly in South China Sea; UK bans Huawei; India puts restrictions on investments; Australia take steps to diversify trade; Japan decides buy 105 F-35 combat jets. And we are told the Chinese are masters at diplomacy and long-term strategic thinking. Ha!
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Feb 19, 2021
    Pl see the video below. At first glance, perfectly normal scene, right? But you will be amazed, like I was, to know that this was for the first time that the National Anthem was played in the Nagaland Assembly. Just for the record, Nagaland became a State on 1 December 1963
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Feb 26, 2019
    As India now confirms the air strike inside Pakistan (and not POJK), important to remember that in the immediate aftermath of the 26/11 attacks, IAF had offered similar option. But Manmohan Singh had demurred. The IAF always had the capability, it needed political will to do this
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jan 14, 2021
    Manohar Parrikar would be happy (wherever he is) to see CCS clearing purchase of 83 LCA Tejas. He as Defence Minister forcefully persuaded IAF to induct Tejas and better versions of Tejas in stages. Without his intervention, Tejas would still have been in development stage.
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Dec 20, 2020
    If you think Delhi is experiencing a cold wave, have a look at these braves from the Border Roads Organisation working at the Zozi La, keeping the Srinagar-Leh highway open under the most adverse weather conditions. In earlier years this road used to close in late November.
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jan 16, 2022
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj somewhere in the higher reaches of J&K! This also means the hardy Marathas are deployed somewhere nearby! Bola Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai! Pix courtesy: An unknown soldier
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Sep 12, 2020
    Red dots are Chinese positions. Blue are Indian.
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jun 25, 2020
    So I reconfirm to you that these ‘pink things’ in this much circulated satellite pix is indeed of Indian ‘sangars’ on the Indian side of the LAC in Galwan valley. The colour is pink because of a certain equipment that I leave you to guess. So much for satellite imagery analysis!
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jun 16, 2020
    Indian Army officially confirms 20 soldiers killed in action. Their supreme sacrifice should not be forgotten. Om shanti
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    Jun 16, 2020
    Bad day for India. And I am afraid the full extent of the clash is yet to be known. Once again it is proven that China cannot be trusted. After agreeing to disengage, Chinese troops came back into Indian territory leading to the clash resulting in a bloody night
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    May 14, 2025
    Somehow had missed this. Taiwan Foreign Ministry statement supporting India's action. It expresses firm support for all legitimate and necessary actions taken by the government of India to safeguard national security and fight terrorist forces that cross borders to attack
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    Nitin A. Gokhale
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    May 15, 2022
    What an afternoon: Epic comebacks by Lakshya Sen, the Reddy-Shetty duo and a straight games win by Srikanth seals the final for India. For those who don’t follow badminton closely, this is as big or even bigger than India winning the 1983 Cricket World Cup. Celebrate.