Notes by Dehran

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Nature vs. Character of War: What Endures, What Changes

1“War is more than a true chameleon… a paradoxical trinity—composed of primordial violence… chance and probability… and [policy].” — Carl von Clausewitz, On War.

Book details: Foundational theory of war’s enduring nature; introduces the people–army–government trinity.

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10 points emphasising that Trust is Over Efficiency: How Great Teams Adapt Fast

1) Purpose affirms trust, and trust affirms purpose—together they forge real teams. See the “trust–purpose loop” in Team of Teams.

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1/ Ever wonder why modern military HQs feel bloated?

Let’s go back to WWII for perspective.

#MilitaryHistory #CommandAndControl #WarfightingFuture

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How’s my day ?

1️⃣Operational readiness: 100%.

2️⃣Mobility: limited to living room.

3️⃣Morale: very high.

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Sharing top 5️⃣ key takeaways from book “Civil-Military Fusion as a Metric of National Power and Comprehensive Security” by Lt Gen Raj Shukla @Gen_RajShukla

https://t.co/Q451bjv2OW

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A thread on my 10 reading rules for 2026 👇
@poorbjorn @readswithravi @CaffeinatedLiha @AlexAndBooks_ @BookNoteApp @BookTasters

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10 + 01 insights emphasizing that technology or weapons only become transformative when linked to ideas, doctrine, or strategy:

"The point is well made by Richard O. Hundley of RAND: ‘Without an operational concept, the best weapon systems in the world never revolutionize anything.’"

(Colin S. Gray, The Strategy Bridge)
Pic credit book by @Jack_Watling

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Top 10 key takeaways from the book "On the Psychology of Military Incompetence" by Norman F. Dixon👇

1/ Military failure is often rooted less in lack of intelligence or skill, and more in predictable psychological patterns and institutional culture.

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@GauravT71548031 @YusufDFI @moneycontrolcom 👍

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India can't buy security on the cheap — drones help, but carriers, subs, fighters and a deep defence industrial base win wars.

Do you agree: should India prioritise big-ticket platforms or asymmetric tech? 👇 #Defence #India #MilitaryDebate

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Wars are not won by the cheapest system on the battlefield. They are won by the side that can control territory, dominate escalation, and sustain combat longer than its adversary

No Shortcut to Power: India cannot afford the illusion of cheap weapons  https://t.co/InAKU9Yy3Z

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Yet another brutal night for Kyiv.

What it really proves is what I’ve been reading for months: in modern war, layered air defence and improvisation matter more than any single system like Patriot, and ultimately “equipment doesn’t win wars. People do”.

Been diving deep into how Ukraine turned drones, apps and SAMs into a “smartphone air defence” – more on that in my recent threads. @SujanChinoy @VivekChadha1996

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Don’t Forget the Economy in the Military Strategy

From Plassey to the Indo-Pacific: Lessons for India’s China Strategy. https://t.co/lgM13uWXP7

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Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.

It teaches us that flaws and healing aren't things to hide.

They are the most beautiful part of your story. Breakage doesn't mean the end; it means a stronger remake. 🌟

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Quick 3 pts from an article which will provoke strategic reflection within the Indian Armed Forces and also provide guidance to enable it as a MDO capable Force.

- Reframe theatre commands as instruments of strategic choice, not just administrative convenience — design theatre constructs around political objectives, geographic realities, and likely joint-operational scenarios, ensuring clear civil-military alignment and measurable strategic effects.

- Prioritise joint force interoperability through doctrine, education, and integrated command-exercise cycles — mandate shared warfighting concepts, cross-service staff rotations, and persistent joint training to convert structural reform into operational competence.

- Institutionalise rigorous, incremental reform with fail-safe evaluation and incentives — adopt phased implementation, independent assessment metrics, and career incentives for officers who enable joint outcomes, while preserving service-specific capabilities where they provide strategic advantage.

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Throughout history, the concept of command has been essential to military action and leadership. However, as Sir Lawrence Freedman argues, it is also deeply political.

Reading this book to understand the same. 👇

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Pakistan is benefitting from it all. And the country’s army chief, Asim Munir, is consolidating power in the background.

Pakistan and Iran: An awkward tango at play | Hindustan Times https://t.co/i2pO4w36W8

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@RobertGreene Have read these 8 books so far. What about you ?

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As heatwaves intensify and climate anxiety grows, a new set of books critiques the belief in technological fixes, highlights projects that risk ecological damage, and reimagines forests as spaces shaped by power, conflict and care, urging readers to rethink their relationship with nature and development.

https://t.co/DoeaTaosO3

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@daddyji01 This still is but…

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Sometimes the greatest luxury is simply being awake to your life. 🙏
✨ What are you grateful for? 👇