Скачать или смотреть Colonel Abhay Patwardhan: India–China–Pakistan Geopolitics, Operation Blue Star | Episode 26

🌟 Episode Summary:
In this gripping episode, we sit down with Colonel Abhay Balkrishna Patwardhan (Retd), a decorated officer of the Indian Army, defence analyst, and author. With decades of military service and strategic expertise, Colonel Patwardhan shares his first-hand experiences of major operations, including Operation Blue Star, the 1971 War, Special Frontier Force missions, and India’s involvement in Sri Lanka (IPKF).

From battlefield courage to geopolitical strategy, he offers rare insights into India’s relations with China, Pakistan, the U.S., and Russia — and reflects on how modern warfare, youth attitudes, and national security continue to evolve in today’s world.

💬 We dive into topics like:

Early military experiences & role in the Special Frontier Force

First-hand account of the 1971 War and Northeast postings

Inside Operation Blue Star & challenges faced on the ground

Sri Lanka IPKF mission and its political impact

Life-threatening encounters, commando training & battlefield leadership

Disaster management, writing career & reflections post-service

Detailed experiences with the Chinese Army & border confrontations

India-China-Pakistan geopolitics & Nehru’s role in shaping history

Dalai Lama’s asylum, Tibet, and global diplomatic strategies

China’s “String of Pearls” & India’s counter-strategies

The Quad alliance, US-China-India relations & Trump’s foreign policy

India’s ties with Russia, North Korea & South Korea’s military model

Agni Vir scheme, psychological aspects of army training & youth mindset

Cyber warfare, nuclear threats & the future of modern conflict

Soldier welfare, civil administration & balancing national security

🧠 Whether you’re a defence enthusiast, a student of history, or simply curious about geopolitics, this episode brings rare perspectives from a veteran who has seen the battlefield and the strategy room alike.

📺 Episode: 26
🎙️ Hosted by: Ketan Singh

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⏱️ Timestamp Highlights:
00:00 – Early Military Experiences & Special Frontier Force
04:56 – Role in 1971 War & Related Operations
07:50 – Service in Northeast India & Post-War Assignments
09:08 – Operation Blue Star & Subsequent Conflicts
10:20 – Instructor Role & Transition from Battlefield
11:31 – Disaster Management & Writing Career
14:21 – Life-Threatening Situations & Commandos Training
16:59 – Detailed Account of Operation Blue Star
23:05 – Sri Lanka IPKF Operations & Political Consequences
26:12 – Experiences & Confrontations with Chinese Army
31:41 – Border Meetings & Chinese Military Tactics
35:06 – Historical Context of India-China Relations & Nehru’s Role
38:15 – Dalai Lama’s Asylum & International Support
39:38 – Geopolitical Strategies: China, Pakistan & Regional Influence
42:03 – China’s Strategic Surrounding of India & String of Pearls
48:22 – China’s Naval Bases & India’s Strategic Responses
49:28 – The Quad Alliance & US-China-India Relations
51:13 – US-India-Pakistan Relations under Trump Administration
55:19 – US Policy on Dalai Lama & China
56:06 – Trump’s Personal Agenda & Impact on India Relations
59:02 – US-India Relations under Obama & Biden
1:00:32 – International Diplomacy & Mutual Interests
1:01:01 – India-Russia Relations: Historical Overview
1:04:13 – North Korea & US Relations
1:06:40 – South Korea’s Military Training & India’s Perspective
1:09:29 – Agni Vir Scheme & Modern Military Training
1:14:27 – Thrilling Missions & Personal Losses
1:15:33 – Psychological Aspects of Army Training & Youth Attitudes
1:20:43 – Cyber Warfare vs Nuclear Threat
1:21:49 – Civil Administration & Soldier Welfare
1:23:27 – Closing Remarks & Conclusion

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