Monthly Archives: December 2016

Appointment of Army Chief – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Overlooking the principle of seniority in appointing the army chief could open door for future political interference in the armed forces. Continue reading

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Is the Indian Army in Danger of Being Politicised?

The following article appeared in The Quint. Original can be accessed here. Gen Dalbir Suhag, the present army chief is due to retire at the end of this month. However, in a surprising break from past practice, the name of … Continue reading

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