Major General Dilawar Singh

Articles by Major General Dilawar Singh

Maj Gen Dr Dilawar Singh (Retd) is a Ph.D. and policy expert with 40+ years of experience in military affairs and counter-terrorism. Former National DG in the Govt of India, he serves as Senior VP of the Global Economist Forum (AO, ECOSOC, UN) and sits on several corporate boards. He writes on geostrategy, global economics, defence, tech, and governance.

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Trump, Xi begin summit talks over trade, Iran, Taiwan, other key issues

The Theater of Beijing: Trump and Xi Stage a Summit of Symbols Amid Structural Strain

Donald Trump concluded a highly choreographed 43-hour visit to Beijing marked by grand ceremonies, warm exchanges with Xi Jinping and symbolic public appearances. While Trump described the trip as an "incredible visit" that produced "fantastic trade deals".

May 19, 2026

India forex reserves rise to $703.3 billion amid West Asia tensions

India's Impending Forex Crisis: The Unplugged Leak - A Systemic Multi-Channel Drain on National Economic Sovereignty

IPO-related capital recycling, weak net FDI, rising overseas investments by Indian firms, sustained foreign investor outflows and alleged misuse of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) have collectively led to massive forex leakages over the past decade.

May 19, 2026

Starmer's Defiance Meets Streeting: Britain's Deepening Crisis of Leadership and Cohesion

UK PM is under pressure after Labour's poor performance in the May 2026 local elections, with several MPs reportedly seeking his resignation. The political crisis highlights wider UK challenges including economic slowdown, rising energy costs, social tensions and post-Brexit instability.

May 14, 2026

Trump in China for Xi talks; says Iran 'cannot have nuclear weapon', Ukraine war end 'very close'

The Trump-Xi Beijing Summit: Tactical Maneuvers in an Enduring Strategic Rivalry

The 2026 Beijing summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic pressures, with experts expecting limited agreements on trade, Iran and Taiwan rather than a major reset in US-China relations.

May 14, 2026

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed India's Next CDS; Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Named Navy Chief

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as India's Next Chief of Defence Staff: Forging Institutional Mastery in an Age of Multi-Domain Contestation

N. S. Raja Subramani's appointment as India's third Chief of Defence Staff is being seen as a key moment for the country's biggest military reforms since Independence, including the rollout of Integrated Theatre Commands focused on Pakistan, China and the Indian Ocean region.

May 11, 2026

Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

India's GCC Revolution: From Delivery Engines to Enterprise Nerve Centres - Architecting the Future of Global Innovation

India now holds 28 percent of the global GCC AI talent pool, with Bengaluru leading growth alongside Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai, as GCCs evolve into AI-driven enterprise and innovation hubs.

May 10, 2026

Crude oil drops over 5 pc this week, hovers above $100 amid global uncertainty

The New Great Game: How Iran, America, Israel and the Gulf Are Rewriting the Financial Architecture of Global Power

Rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel have turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a global economic and geopolitical challenge, triggering oil price spikes, shipping disruptions and fears over supply chains and inflation

May 9, 2026

When the Numbers Protest: CFO Exit, Auditor Dissent, and the New Grammar of Corporate Risk in India

When Numbers Protest: CFO Exit, Auditor Dissent, and New Grammar of Corporate Risk in India

The ₹70-crore lawsuit filed by former IndusInd Bank executive Gobind Jain against IndusInd Bank and the Reserve Bank of India highlights larger concerns around corporate governance, disclosure delays, and regulatory oversight rather than just an employment dispute.

May 7, 2026

From "Epic Fury" to Continuum Conflict: Power, Law, and Strategy in an Era Without Endings

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump's claim that "hostilities have terminated" signals only a ceasefire, not an end to the conflict. Despite US tactical gains, the broader outcome remains unresolved, with Iran retaining deterrence through asymmetric capabilities.

May 3, 2026

'koi maai ka laal babri masjid nahi bana paayega': Amit Shah big warning to Mamata Banerjee ahead of polls

Women as Strategic Power Architecture: The TMC Model and the Rewriting of Democratic Leadership in India

Counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly Elections will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday across 77 centres in the state. Evolution of TMC under Mamata Banerjee reflects a move beyond symbolic women's representation to a structured, multi-layered leadership model, with a strong pipeline of women leaders.

May 3, 2026

Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes amid geopolitical tensions

Air India's Turnaround: High Ambition, Higher Losses

Air India's losses have widened significantly after its 2022 takeover by Tata Group, despite strong demand in India's growing aviation market.

Apr 29, 2026

Startup India marks 10 years of fostering innovation, jobs, and economic growt

From compensatory justice to capability-driven competitiveness: Recalibrating India's social contract for next decades

Reservations were created to correct historical injustice and improve access for disadvantaged groups. They have helped, but India now needs to move from just providing support to actively building capabilities for everyone.

Apr 28, 2026

India's combined tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to 19.6 per cent, reflecting improved tax compliance and stronger participation by states, according to a Bank of Baroda report. While central tax revenue remains lower, ongoing reforms focused on simplificatio

India's economic reset: An imperative as numbers begin to speak

India's strong growth hides structural issues like weak job creation and low productivity. With growth turning capital-intensive, reforms and investment in jobs and human capital are crucial for sustainable progress.

Apr 27, 2026

Donald Trump says US offering 'fair deal'; sends Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks

US Has Trump; Iran Has Trump Cards

Iran's strength lies in asymmetric warfare. It leverages geography—particularly the Strait of Hormuz and influence near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—to disrupt global energy flows and shipping. Through targeted strikes, proxy networks, and potential threats to undersea data cables.

Apr 27, 2026

The Triple Shift: How Paytm's Indianisation Signals a New Doctrine in Digital Sovereignty

Paytm Says Business Unaffected, Assures Customers on Funds and Service Continuity After RBI Action

Following the Reserve Bank of India action on Paytm Payments Bank, One97 Communications assured users that deposits are safe and will be returned due to sufficient liquidity. Core services like UPI, QR payments, and the Paytm app continue uninterrupted as they operate independently

Apr 26, 2026

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for all commercial vessels, Trump says 'thank you'

Hormuz and Doctrine of Systemic Warfare: Power, Uncertainty, and Militarisation of Global Systems

The Iran conflict is not a traditional war but an example of "systemic warfare," where power is determined by control over global systems like energy routes, shipping, finance, and information rather than territory. It highlights the Strait of Hormuz as a critical global chokepoint.

Apr 22, 2026

AI steps into our world: Robots outrun humans, digital agents stumble, and your next bill may tell the story

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed a half-marathon in Beijing in just 50 minutes 26 seconds, outperforming the human world record and highlighting major advances in AI-driven robotics. The event featured over 300 robots alongside 12,000 human runners, showcasing progress in balance, autonomy, and real-world navigation.

Apr 20, 2026

'Let us together create history today': PM Modi's last minute appeal to Oppn on Women's Reservation Bill

Deliberative Democracy in Balance: Constitutional Propriety, Representation, and Imperative of Deliberative Reform

The outcome has triggered deeper reflection on India's constitutional design of representation, especially the balance between population-based seat allocation and federal equity. It also highlighted concerns over timing, with the ongoing 2027 Census yet to be completed, raising questions about evidentiary validity for such major reforms.

Apr 18, 2026

Paytm Wallet now universally acceptable on all UPI QRs, online merchants

The Triple Shift: How Paytm's Indianisation Signals a New Doctrine in Digital Sovereignty

One97 Communications (Paytm) has crossed a critical milestone by becoming a majority Indian-owned company, with domestic investors holding over 50.3%. This marks a strategic shift from foreign-dominated ownership to domestic control, reflecting a broader move toward economic sovereignty in India's digital ecosystem.

Apr 15, 2026

'48 Hours Before Hell…': US President Donald Trump's Warning As Strait Of Hormuz Deadline Nears

The gathering storm: War, climate, and economic shock in an unravelling world

The world is entering a phase of compound instability, where geopolitical conflict, climate disruption, and economic fragility are converging simultaneously. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East, risks to key energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz, and a potential "super El Niño"