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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BRICS Summit 2026: 30,000 Security Personnel Deployed In Delhi; Xi Jinping, Putin, Pezeshkian To Stay In Separate Hotels | FULL DETAILS

Delhi's BRICS Reckoning: Can the Global South Hold Together

The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's chairship, with Prime Minister Narendra Mod. India aims to position BRICS as a practical platform for Global South cooperation, focusing on digital infrastructure Sep 12, 2026
From dignity to drift: The erosion of national strength

From dignity to drift: The erosion of national strength

Singapore's strong response to corruption and the recent Pritam Singh episode highlight the importance of credible institutions and responsible leadership. Japan, Bhutan, Finland and New Zealand show how discipline, well-being, institutional trust and civic responsibility can strengthen societies. Sep 1, 2026
General Dhiraj Seth in Nepal: The Quiet Reset Behind a Ceremonial Visit

General Dhiraj Seth in Nepal: The Quiet Reset Behind a Ceremonial Visit

Indian army chief General Dhiraj Seth's first foreign visit since taking charge, signals New Delhi's priority for the relationship. His meetings with Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel, President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah, along with engagements with military institutions and Gorkha veterans, helped reconnect political, military and societal channels. Aug 22, 2026
US-Iran peace deal to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

The Mecca Pact Is Not an Islamic NATO, It May Be Something More Consequential

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement faces an early test after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan. The incident raises questions over whether the pact can provide credible deterrence and political solidarity without forcing Saudi Arabia, Türkiye or Pakistan into conflicts they do not intend to fight. Aug 17, 2026
Adani investors lost no money in securities, says US DoJ

Adani Bets Big on Airport Cities

Adani Airports has unveiled a Rs 20,000 crore airport-city development plan across six airports in five states, focusing on building integrated commercial hubs around its aviation network. Jul 26, 2026
PM Modi praises Skyroot's young team, says India's 7.7% growth highlights resilience despite global challenges

Immediate Accountability and Overhauling of Examination System inescapable

Despite mounting public outrage and opposition demands, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned. He vowed systemic fixes including a shift to computer-based testing for NEET from next year, and described some involved as protectors turned predators. Critics, however, say accountability at the top remains missing. Jul 22, 2026
West Asia conflict escalates: India asks shipping firms to avoid deploying seafarers via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions deepen

The Strait of Hormuz and the New Geography of Power

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has underscored that energy security is now a core element of national security, with disruptions capable of affecting trade, inflation, industrial production and policymaking across Asia. While China, Japan, Vietnam and India are all exposed to varying degrees Jul 19, 2026
Parliament Special Session ends; Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; Rekha Gupta joins BJP protest over women's Bill defeat

Future of India - The Parliament will Decide

While the ruling side must justify major constitutional changes with legal clarity, the Opposition must move beyond symbolic protests and effectively scrutinise legislation. The piece concludes that Parliament's conduct during these debates will determine whether constitutional change strengthens or weakens India's democratic framework. Jul 18, 2026