Col (Dr) D.P.K. Pillay is Research Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA. Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘New COAS appointment puts controversy to rest’ has been published in The Blitz India on 15 June 2024.
The controversy surrounding General Pande’s extension had generated debate about the Model Code of Conduct during elections, with some Opposition parties alleging that the extension was a violation of the MCC. However, the appointment of Lt General Dwivedi has put the matter to rest, allowing the Army to focus on its priorities and challenges ahead, says Col Pillay.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s chapter ‘Article 99: UN Charter Limitations and Enduring Insights from India’s Experience of R2P in 197’ has been published in the Indian Army UN Journal 2024, Blue Helmet Odyssey - Resilience And Adaptability: The New Era Of UN Peacekeeping 2024.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘Agniveer and the hidden costs of rebuilding a downsized military’ has been published in ‘The Economic Times’ on 10 June 2024.
The Agniveer scheme, while aiming to modernise the Indian Armed Forces raises a few critical concerns, says Col Pillay.
India's pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology is a multi-faceted endeavour, requiring strategic vision, robust collaboration, sustained investment and a commitment to innovation.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘UN Charter Limitations and enduring insights from India’s Experience of R2P in 1971’ has been published in ADGPI, Centre for United Nations Peace Keeping flagship annual journal Blue Helmet Odyssey 2024. The article reflects on the world’s first case of responsibility to protect and how the UN didn't really stand up for the refugees escaping persecution from Pakistan.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘Remembering Naik Jadunath–II: Evacuation from Pak’ has been published in 04 -10 March Issue of Blitz India.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘Courage, sacrifice a way of life for Indian soldier’ has been published in the 26 February-03 March 2024 issue of ‘The Blitz’.
The British watched silently how hastily-drawn boundaries generated mayhem amongst communities that had found an uneasy equilibrium and harmony co-existing for centuries suddenly erupted into a communal frenzy, says Col Pillay.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘Detained Navy officials back safely from Qatar’ has been published in BlitzIndia on 15 February 2024.
The news of their release came as a huge relief for their families, who were informed after they boarded their flights back home, says Col Pillay.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s Oped ‘4 Guards’ stirring saga of courage and sacrifice’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 06 February 2024.
The 4 Guards (1 Rajput) is one of those whose rank and file have proved their mettle time and again, challenging odds and human limits. It also has had the honour of providing India’s finest Generals, including the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Gen (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa, says Col Pillay.
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