Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar Spearheads Seminar on Recalibrating India's Strategic Approach to Pakistan

The Pine Division of Kharga Corps recently organized a seminar titled PineSangoshthi, focused on "Recalibrating Deterrence: Pakistan's Strategic Trajectory & India's Options," as part of a significant intellectual initiative. The event gathered over 500 officers from the Indian Army, participating both physically and virtually, to discuss current security challenges and potential strategic responses for India.
Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps, opened the seminar with a keynote address stressing the importance of understanding Pakistan’s security stance and its implications on India's long-term strategic plans. The event featured contributions from distinguished diplomats, senior military officials, journalists, scholars, and strategic experts, providing a diverse range of insights.

Key discussions at the seminar focused on Pakistan’s changing nuclear policies, cross-border proxy tactics, and geopolitical shifts and how these affect regional stability. The participants also evaluated India's potential strategic actions, including military upgrades, diplomatic efforts, deterrence adjustments, and operational readiness, emphasizing the necessity for a future-oriented force structure.

This seminar demonstrated the Indian Army's dedication to maintaining its strength and adaptability, illustrating its commitment to national defense and strategic agility amid evolving security challenges, and reaffirming its resolve to protect national interests and ensure future preparedness.