The speaker explains why India needs a multi-layered defense system integrating missiles like Akash, MR-SAMs, S-400, and future systems like KUSHA—to counter evolving threats such as China’s hypersonic weapons, envisioning a “Sudarshan Chakra” for modern warfare. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23m1XHoLLoA

The speaker highlights how Operation Sindoor showcased non-contact warfare and links Pakistan’s Rocket Force Command to recent global conflicts, noting that India may adopt a similar template. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23m1XHoLLoA

In this compelling conversation with Ishan Dhar, Isabel Hilton OBE—journalist and founder of China Dialogue and the author of The Search for the Panchen Lama—explores the decades-long controversy surrounding the 11th Panchen Lama and the lessons it holds for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s forthcoming succession. Hilton traces the remarkable journey of the 10th Panchen Lama, from being cast as a Chinese “proxy” to becoming a staunch defender of Tibetan rights. She also examines the role of his Han Chinese widow and their daughter. She explains how Beijing has been unable to leverage the mother-daughter duo to bolster the legitimacy of Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese-appointed 11th Panchen Lama. Finally, Hilton recounts the inside story of His Holiness’s announcement of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the 11th Panchen Lama—and the troubling events that followed his disappearance. Chapters- 0:00-1:40 Opening 2:44-11:48 From Chinese “Proxy” to defender of Tibetan rights: the journey of the 10th Panchen Lama 13:03-16:47 The 10th Panchen Lama’s defiance and Beijing’s determination to control Tibetan Buddhist reincarnations 17:56-18:53 Isabel Hilton on whether China truly trusts its own appointed 11th Panchen Lama 19:52-25:04 The 10th Panchen Lama’s widow and daughter 26:36-30:36 A bold subterfuge proposed by the Abbot of Tashilhunpo monastery 31:11-34:02 Should the search for the 14th Dalai Lama’s succession be documented? 35:06-42:29 Why was the subterfuge abandoned? 43:23-45:05 Does the missing 11th Panchen Lama weaken the Ganden Phodrang Trust’s authority in the forthcoming succession process? 45:39-49:20 Lessons for Tibetans and the world from the 11th Panchen Lama controversy 49:21-49:30 Closing #tibet #panchenlama #dalailama #china #news #foreignaffairs #interview #video #globalorder

In his Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced "Mission Sudarshan Chakra". Key aspects of Mission Sudarshan Chakra include a multi-layered integrated air and missile defense shield with early-warning sensors, robust command and control, advanced interceptors, and counter-offensive weapons. The shield will integrate physical security, advanced surveillance, cyber defense, and rapid response mechanisms to address evolving threats, including cyber warfare and missile attacks. With the announcement of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, the emphasis has again been made on the need to build India’s indigenous defence capabilities. In this new episode, Hindol Sengupta speaks with Air Marshal (retd.) Ravi Kapoor to understand the intricacies of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the importance of developing indigenous defence capabilities for India. In this conversation, Air Marshal Kapoor talks about how the Mission Sudarshan Chakra will be much more than an equivalent of Israel’s Iron Dome for India. He also decodes the challenges involved in developing robust air-defence systems for a vast and diverse terrain like India’s. Chapters 00:00 - 01:46 - Opening 01:47 - 11:15 - A new air-defense system and the challenge of India's vast expanse 11:16 - 17:40 - Understanding India's NOTAM announcement 17:41 - 21:27 - Project Ghatak- India's quest for stealth combat drones 21:28 - 29:52 - A new age of air defence for India 29:53 - 33:23 - Significance of PM's speech and India's space program 33:24 - 34:12 - Closing #India #missiledefence #sudarshanchakra #missionsudarshanchakra #independenceday #airdefencesystem #s400 #defencenews #defence #geopolitics #foreignaffairs #globalaffairs #globalorder