Two-Front threats

Two-Front threats

Context: Recently held Army Chief\'s annual media interaction put forth a mature assessment of security issues facing India, making room for pragmatic solutions.

What did army chief say on security challenges?
• While acknowledging the reduced violence in Manipur, the army chief highlighted the challenges in recovering stolen arms, emphasizing the volatility at the IndoMyanmar border.
• He raised concerns about the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar enabling infiltration, smuggling, and the limited availability of Assam Rifles units for border sealing.
• He stressed on the need for expanding Assam Rifles units in the Northeast due to their effectiveness in handling security issues in the region is underscored.

What did he speak on J&K and in context of China?
• He acknowledged the concerning situation in J&K, emphasizing the importance of realistic threat assessments for pragmatic solutions.
• The Chief\'s admission of tactical lessons from setbacks in J&K showcases a departure from routine responses and reflects a commitment to learning from experiences.
• With regards to the Northern borders he assured a high level of operational preparedness to face China, emphasizing robust and balanced deployment.
• He stressed on reverting to the status quo ante in 2020 before considering troop reduction signals a commitment to restoring trust and avoiding tactical misunderstandings.
• On the need of technological adaptation, he urged to prepare the Army for technological transformations and acknowledges the need to address threats arising from climate change.