General Raj Shukla explains that America’s global economic power rests on its military strength its 800 bases sustain the dollar’s dominance. He argues that true statecraft lies in merging economic and military power, not choosing between them. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla emphasizes that India’s goal should be deterrence, not war. By achieving technological innovation to match China and combat superiority over Pakistan, India can project strength that prevents conflict since adversaries act only when they sense weakness. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla reflects on his early years in the Indian military, recalling how rigid silos between the Army, Air Force, Navy, DRDO, and private sector hindered collaboration. He questions why India’s defense ecosystem failed to converge despite shared goals. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla notes that the changing character of war today poses the most serious challenges in history, far greater for India than for Israel, given China’s proximity and power. He urges India to strengthen its national security by learning from Israel’s model of societal civil-military integration and technological readiness. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla points to Israel as a model of civil-military fusion, where civilian tech experts in cyber, space, and electronic warfare empower military precision and intelligence. He highlights how these wraparound technologies have given Israel unmatched strategic capability. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla emphasises that the Indian military must build its own “Silicon Valley” of innovation like the US Army Futures Command in Austin by integrating technology, academia, and risk-taking into its core. He stresses that true national security goes beyond defense to include economic strength, technological excellence, and strategic vision. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

General Raj Shukla highlights how technological innovation can redefine warfare, citing Alex Karp’s example in Ukraine, where AI and data-driven tools helped resist Russia and later evolved into global military products, showcasing the sharp contrast between entrepreneurial agility and state-run systems. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8

China’s state shipbuilding corporation, CSSC, exemplifies civil-military fusion, channeling commercial technology and capital to strengthen its navy. It’s now driving global commerce while building the world’s largest fleet by 2030. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4TGHX7lTX8