Ashok K Mehta

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

Indo-Nepal ties will flourish on trust

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 | Ashok K Mehta

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...

Civilian facade of Thai military

Civilian facade of Thai military

Wednesday, 25 January 2023 | Ashok K Mehta

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’s art of Govt formation

Wednesday, 11 January 2023 | Ashok K Mehta

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...

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