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Writings in The Citizen

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Ali Ahmed is author of India's Doctrine Puzzle: Limiting War in South Asia (Routledge 2014). He has been a UN official and an infantryman. Twitter - @aliahd66; Also once blogged at www.subcontinentalmusings.blogspot.in. This blog carries the liberal perspective in strategic studies. It is to assist with forming a well rounded opinion on strategic matters in the region. It covers topics such as military, nuclear, internal security, Kashmir, minority security, military sociology etc. It is intended to enrich thought and broaden the mind. Drop by often and pass the word...
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