Noted geostrategist Brahma Chellaney compared the military operations of both India and Israel, and pointed how, when it comes to using force – always the last resort – it must be guided by a clarity of thought. He also said that military operations should be based on decisive actions and not “post-facto narrative-building” through roadshows or delegations of lawmakers.
Chellaney’s post is a remark on India’s decision to send delegations to foreign countries to talk about the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and the subsequent conflict between India and Pakistan. India targeted Pakistani air bases after which they reached out to New Delhi to talk about a possible ceasefire.
Nevertheless, Pakistan has been declaring its “victory” and how they destroyed many Indian jets, even though the evidence pointed otherwise.
“Israel’s population is just 10 million, while India has 1.4 billion people. Yet their latest military operations present a striking contrast. Israel decapitated Iran’s top military command through powerful preemptive strikes. In contrast, India launched its Operation Sindoor tentatively — after giving Pakistan 15 days’ advance notice. It initially targeted some terrorist camps but without first neutralising Pakistan’s air defences. That strategic oversight led to the loss of some Indian warplanes,” said Chellaney.
“Only then did the political leadership authorise the Air Force to strike Pakistani air defences and air bases. But just as the Indian military was gaining the upper hand, the operation was abruptly halted — only three days after it began,” he said. It was neither India nor Pakistan but US President Donald Trump who announced the ceasefire. He has, since, mentioned the US’ involvement to mediate multiple times – a claim that India refutes. India has said the ceasefire was agreed upon after both the neighbours had a talk.
Chellaney further stated, “Force should always be a last resort — but when used, it must be guided by strategic clarity. A military operation should aim for decisive results that speak for themselves — not rely on post-facto narrative-building through domestic roadshows or delegations of lawmakers dispatched abroad.”
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