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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G7 at 50: Legacy, leverage, and limits of influence

The G7's legacy will not be measured in communiqués or photo-ops, but in its capacity to shape the future amidst chaos. The verdict is as stark as it is inescapable: adapt, or become a footnote in the annals of history.

Jun 15, 2025

2025 Israeli strikes: A blueprint for intelligence-driven warfare

In this new era, the wars of tomorrow will belong to those who can fuse the invisible threads of human insight with the limitless reach of technology, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

Jun 14, 2025

Iran's private message to Israel: Can intervene if military campaign continues in Gaza [details

Israeli strike on Iran: Recalibrating geostrategic dynamics in Middle East and beyond

The Israeli airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025 marks a seismic shift in Middle East geopolitics, signaling a new era of strategic alignments, proxy warfare, and global power recalibration, writes Major General Dilawar Singh in this op-ed.

Jun 13, 2025

Israel-Iran conflict: Countdown to confrontation analysis, scenarios, and imperatives

This op-ed is designed to inform leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens seeking clarity amid crisis offering a holistic, data-driven, and actionable perspective on one of the most consequential confrontations of our time.

Jun 13, 2025

Big Cabinets, new realities: India needs a rethink

As India eyes cabinet expansion in 2025, the real question is not how many ministers, but how effective, representative, and accountable they truly are.

Jun 12, 2025

India's role at upcoming G7 summit: Reluctant invitations, unavoidable realities

The G7's invitation to India is a study in reluctant adaptation. Much like a legacy corporation forced to partner with a disruptive startup, the G7 recognizes that India's participation is no longer optional, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

Jun 12, 2025

Air India Dreamliner crash: Helpline number issued, Aviation Ministry activates control room

Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad: Expert analysis of tragic incident

The aircraft, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, went down in the Meghani Nagar area, just outside the airport perimeter. Here are all the latest updates.

Jun 12, 2025

Stampede After Stampede, Still No Accountability — Why?

From Bengaluru to Prayagraj: Why India keeps failing at preventing stampedes

The Bengaluru stampede underscores a recurring national crisis of inadequate urban planning, unsafe crowd management, and a lack of political accountability in India's cities.

Jun 5, 2025

Global financial sector at crossroads: Rising costs, declining productivity and tech transformation

Despite record tech spending, global and Indian banks face a "productivity paradox" of rising costs and stagnating output, demanding urgent simplification, inclusion, and innovation to sustain growth.

Jun 4, 2025

Dawn of drone warfare: Unpacking the Ukrainian assault on Russia's strategic airbases

For global militaries and political leadership, the lessons are clear: adapt to new paradigms, invest in counter-drone capabilities, and rethink traditional defense models, writes Major General Dilawar Singh as he explores learnings from Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Jun 2, 2025

Asim Munir - Field Marshal forever: Pakistan's enduring cycle of military dominance

To truly understand the magnitude of Munir's rise and its implications, we must examine the enduring legacies of Field Marshal Ayub Khan and General Pervez Musharraf, whose shadows still loom over Pakistan's institutions, politics, and regional posture.

May 23, 2025

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

Future of Air Warfare: Hard lessons, new horizons from Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and 2025 India-Pakistan clashes

Success will belong to those who can orchestrate diverse assets, outpace the enemy's decision loop, and adapt in real time to the relentless pace of change. The future of air warfare is not just about the machines in the sky, but the minds and networks that control them, writes Major General Dilawar Singh in this op-ed.

May 23, 2025

Here's the address: #7, 3rd floor, 8th Main, BTM Layout 1, Bengaluru 560029

When militaries cross the line: How military politicization shapes and shakes global democracies

Through the lens of India, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, and Latin America, there's a need to examine not only the dangers but also the rare cases where professionalism has fortified democracy.

May 22, 2025

Standing tall, yet isolated: Rethinking India's place in a shifting global system

Drawing on global comparisons, expert insights, and actionable recommendations, the op-ed by Major General Dilawar Singh offers a visionary roadmap for India to transform isolation into opportunity and walk confidently together with its neighbors and global partners.

May 21, 2025

Cognitive Warfare in the India-Pakistan Conflict: The Invisible Battlefield of 2025

The India-Pakistan clash of 2025 was not just a test of military might but a profound warning for democracies worldwide. In the age of cognitive warfare, the battlefield is everywhere and nowhere embedded in our devices, conversations, and collective consciousness.

May 20, 2025

PAK used Turkish drones in India's attack

Indian National Security at Crossroads: Çelebi, Turkish Defense Exports, and Strategic Risks at India's Airports

Çelebi controversy is a test case for how India-and any democracy-should balance openness to global business with the imperatives of national security in an era of hybrid threats, writes Major General Dr Dilawar Singh in his latest op-ed in wake of Indo-PAK conflict.

May 15, 2025

South Korea's Presidential Election: Crossroads of Politics and Economy

South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. This election, prompted by Yoon's brief declaration of martial law in December 2024, marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape.

Apr 9, 2025

India to continue as fastest-growing major economy globally: Report

New Economic Transformation Strategy for India

India stands at a decisive juncture where global disruptions, protectionist trade wars, capital market volatility, and technological shifts demand a recalibrated, multi layered, radical economic transformation strategy for India's economic drive to achieve the aspirational targets in a time bound accelerated manner.

Apr 2, 2025

Trump shares PM Modi's 3-hr podcast on his social media platform

India and US: Navigating storm of reciprocal tariffs

The U.S.'s upcoming reciprocal tariffs pose a major challenge to India's exports and domestic industries, threatening key sectors like IT, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture while increasing competition from cheaper U.S. imports. With trade and employment at risk, India must strike a balance between diplomacy, policy reforms, and industrial resilience to safeguard its economic interests, writes Major General Dilawar Singh in this op-ed.

Mar 28, 2025

Strategic Vision and Flexibility: Navigating National Leadership in a Complex Global Landscape

As nations confront multifaceted challenges ranging from economic disruptions to geopolitical tensions, adopting a comprehensive strategy that marries vision with adaptability is imperative, writes Major General Dilawar Singh in this op-ed.

Feb 15, 2025

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Articles by Major General Dilawar Singh

G7 at 50: Legacy, leverage, and limits of influence

2025 Israeli strikes: A blueprint for intelligence-driven warfare

Israeli strike on Iran: Recalibrating geostrategic dynamics in Middle East and beyond

Israel-Iran conflict: Countdown to confrontation analysis, scenarios, and imperatives

Big Cabinets, new realities: India needs a rethink

India's role at upcoming G7 summit: Reluctant invitations, unavoidable realities

Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad: Expert analysis of tragic incident

From Bengaluru to Prayagraj: Why India keeps failing at preventing stampedes

Global financial sector at crossroads: Rising costs, declining productivity and tech transformation

Dawn of drone warfare: Unpacking the Ukrainian assault on Russia's strategic airbases

Asim Munir - Field Marshal forever: Pakistan's enduring cycle of military dominance

Future of Air Warfare: Hard lessons, new horizons from Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and 2025 India-Pakistan clashes

When militaries cross the line: How military politicization shapes and shakes global democracies

Standing tall, yet isolated: Rethinking India's place in a shifting global system

Cognitive Warfare in the India-Pakistan Conflict: The Invisible Battlefield of 2025

Indian National Security at Crossroads: Çelebi, Turkish Defense Exports, and Strategic Risks at India's Airports

South Korea's Presidential Election: Crossroads of Politics and Economy

New Economic Transformation Strategy for India

India and US: Navigating storm of reciprocal tariffs

Strategic Vision and Flexibility: Navigating National Leadership in a Complex Global Landscape

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