Difficult to define friends or enemies in today's world, India must act on its own: Gen Chauhan
Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 4:04 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
PUNE, Feb 13: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said assumptions about permanent friends or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable in the current global order and asserted India must remain prepared – mentally, structurally, materially – to act independently when required. Emphasising the need for pursuing strategic autonomy, the CDS noted partnerships are valuable when aligned with national interest, but they cannot substitute for indigenous capability or the power to exercise freedom of choice. “In today’s world, […]
