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Ashok K Mehta
Ashok K Mehta is a retired Lt General of the Indian Army. He writes extensively on defence matters and anchors Defence Watch on Doordarshan
Indo-Nepal ties will flourish on trust
Political engagement between the countries is missing for some time now. The historicity of bilateral relations will depend on Prachanda’s longevity as PM PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda will finally arrive today on a four days visit. Prachanda’s first visit was a state visit when he came after the 10 April...
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Pak’s civil-military conflict continues
17 May 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Choose wisely on options in Myanmar
03 May 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Triumph of India’s foreign policy
05 April 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Trust Prachanda to build relations with Nepal
22 March 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Exempt Nepalese from Agniveer
07 March 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Defence ties with Australia are strong
22 February 2023 | Ashok K Mehta -
Invest in defence modernisation
08 February 2023 | Ashok K Mehta
Civilian facade of Thai military
Thai Military Generals have managed to subvert civil rule by manipulating the democratic process Thailand, the favorite destination for Indian tourists, is an instructive case for the study of civil-military relations. Control of the military by civil authority, the accepted democratic norm, is frequently challenged by the Palace, the third player...
Prachanda’s art of Govt formation
Prachanda wins the race to become the PM by cobbling up support from unlikely parties and even courting leaders with dubious credentials Never before in the history of Nepali politics has a convicted politician been visited in Kathmandu’s jail by a parade of luminaries like former Prime Minister Madhav Nepal, Nepali...
