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The Cradle or the Crucible? Rethinking the National Defence Academy’s Leadership Legacy
Editor's Note: This timely and relevant piece has apparently captured the essence of several issues that have haunted NDA for past two decades. The author has identified several critical issues and suggested viable solutions . Since the NDA has recently been in the news this article would enable serving military fraternity dealing with NDA to resolve them and qualitatively improve the quality of our military leadership at take
Col Narinder Singh Dahiya (Retd)
Dec 28, 202512 min read


India : The Ticking Time Bomb: Op Sindhoor to Red Fort and Beyond
1947 saw the emergence to two nations. Partition as it is generally known , left families torn apart, some opting to stay on one side and others in the opposite side even though they were from different religion. Kashmir opted for India. The issue of Minorities has been the subject of many studies , reports rendered on the issue of Minorities, compulsion of Political Parties, Vote Banks. The preamble was amended only once on 18 December 1976. During the Emergency in Indi
Brig Pradeep Sharma
Dec 3, 20256 min read


NDA & THE OFFICER SELECTION & TRAINING SYSTEM: MVI SPECIAL REVIEW
BUILD LEADERS - NOT BREAK THEM "-- TOI ,23 Nov 2025 A TRUTHFUL REVIEW The ToI special news story of Sunday ,23 Nov 2025 is a rare , well researched and truthful news story on NDA and its selection and training system that needs immediate holistic reviews and reforms to address / rectify the glaring flaws and shortcomings highlighted in this story, amply elaborated and validated by qualified, authoritative selectors and trainers . The PDF of the news story is given below
MVI Desk
Nov 29, 202517 min read


APPROACH PAPER (2015) & OVERVIEW OF THE MISSION TO TRANSFORM MILITARY LEADERSHIP : By Col Vinay B Dalvi, Editor MVI
"Indian Armed Forces: Road Map on 'Selection & Training of Officer Cadets to Meet Futuristic Challenges :Forwarding of Approach Paper " Release of ' Role Model- 2010 ' by Lt Gen VS Tonk ,DCOAS ( IS & T) . Also in picture Lt Gen VK Chaturvedi, DG ( M&P) , Rajan Arya & Col Vinay Dalvi. An approach paper with above title was conceptualized, drafted and finalized by Team Victory India during 2015 .Hard copies of the same were sent to the COSC and 3 Chiefs. It was well recei
MVI Desk
Nov 8, 20253 min read


CHOICES FOR INDIA IN A CLASH OF HEARTLAND AND RIMLAND POWERS
Overview-Heartland and Rimland 1 Heartland and Rimland are the two geopolitical concepts that attempt to explain the dynamics of global power and influence. The ‘Heartland Theory’ was developed by Halford Mackinder in 1904 which states that the Eurasian landmass is the ‘World Island’ and the heart of this landmass (Eastern Europe and Western Russia), are the pivotal regions for global control. Whoever controls the Heartland can potentially dominate the ‘World Island’ and, b
Brig DS Sarao
Nov 6, 20256 min read


Ragging in Military Academies: Discipline or Abuse in Disguise? - Dr Pashupati Nath
Editor's Note This article has been painstakingly penned down by an affected parent whose son has recently been boarded out from one of our elite academies due to injuries sustained by him during training . The article aptly convey the painful agony, anger and sadness that such parents experience when their child / ward is actually withdrawn ,medically boarded out ,resigns ,dies or sustains grievous/ serious injury in the academy during training which terminates or
MVI Desk
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Justifying Justice for 500 Medically Disabled Cadets: MVI Interview of Col (Dr)IVS Gahlot, former Director, ECHS Scheme & CO MH Khadakwasla (NDA)
"If you ask me one word answer and solution for all problems of these Officer Cadets, It will be giving them- ' Probationary Officer...
Col (Dr) IVS Gahlot
Sep 26, 20257 min read


Ragging At NDA and Its Psychological Impact?
Editor's Note This piece by Brig Poonia brings out a very sad and unpleasant chapter of ragging at NDA. It highlights the reality and...
Brig BL Poonia, VSM (Retd)
Sep 12, 20258 min read


Decline of US Empire & Transforming Global Power Equation!
“For 100 years, the US climbed relentlessly. But the peak came 12–15 years ago—and now we’re sliding down a slope every empire eventually...
Col Rajinder Kushwaha
Sep 7, 20255 min read


Who Also Failed at Kargil ?
Editor's Note This article by Gp Capt AG Bewoor was triggered by the MVI article by Air Mshl Narayan Menon, titled ' Airborne over Kargil...
Gp Capt AG Bewoor
Jul 29, 20258 min read


Geo-Strategic Security Environment, Emerging Threats and Challenges
Editor's Note This deeply researched paper was written by the author 16 years back and presented at the 12th Tactics & Doctrine Seminar...
Lt Gen Satish Nambiar, Padma Bhushan
Jul 26, 202528 min read


Deep State : Purpose ,Control & Concepts
Editor's Note : This article on ' The Deep State ' was penned down by the author ,Gp Capt Johnson Chacko to meet a request made to MVI...
Gp Capt Johnson Chacko
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Iran - Israel War : High Stakes & Hidden Agendas
The issue is simple we need to see what is happening all over the world and the key environment creators that exist. 1. Iran’s nuclear...
Brigadier Neil John, SM
Jun 21, 20253 min read


A Curveball from the Skies
Editor's Note This short piece is relevant to the times and linked to the recent crash of an Air India flight heading for London...
Brig Advitya Madan
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Defying Conventions - Op Rising Lion : Lessons for India
They began with the name, and there lies the difference between India and Israel. I am, for once a proponent of keeping war and its...
Brigadier Neil John, SM
Jun 18, 20253 min read


NCC : Unleashing The Hidden Potential !
Editor's Note: This article covers several less known aspects about the NCC , including its history ,role, and vast potential . The ...
Brig Advitya Madan
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Can India Win The War With Pakistan?
Does India have the capacity, capability and wherewithal to win an all out war, what we call 'an absolute victory' ,over Pakistan ?...
Brigadier Neil John, SM
May 1, 20255 min read


Kargil to Galwan: Enduring Leadership Traits by Lt Gen DP Pandey
Editor's Note This article by Lt Gen DP Pandey,PVSM, UYSM, AVSM,VSM , former GOC 15 Corps and Comdt AWC was published earlier by CLAWS ...
Lt Gen DP Pandey
Apr 13, 202510 min read


Operation Pawan (1987-90): An Infantry Officer’s Perspective by Lt Col MK Gupta Ray
Introduction While a lot has been written about Op Pawan yet the information provided to the reader remains incomplete. So far I have...
MVI Desk
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Army Vs Police Cases & Safety of Army Personnel : It's time to introspect - Let's Debate
Editor's Note This piece by Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh was first published on 2 Apr 25 by Asian Age & Deccan Chronicle and published by MVI...
MVI Desk
Apr 4, 20254 min read
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