Ep: 364 | Retired Major General Talks Ukraine-Russia War & Maoist Insurgency | Santosh Dhakal

Описание: “नेपाली बन, नेपाल भन, सम्हाल नेपाल।” -King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

In this captivating episode, Retired Major General Santosh Dhakal shares his firsthand experiences and expert insights on some of the most pressing topics, including the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Maoist insurgency in Nepal, and the transformation of the Nepal Army during the monarchy. Drawing from years of service, he discusses the UN peacekeeping force experience, the challenges of Nepal’s foreign policy, and the complex dynamics of China and India geopolitics.

The podcast explores the connection between Christianity and Maoism in Nepal, offering a unique perspective on how ideological movements influenced the country’s history. From analyzing Russia’s war strategy to sharing his encounters in Syria’s war-torn regions, General Dhakal provides a soldier’s view of global conflicts.

We also dive into the intriguing reasons why Agnibir Gorkha recruitment has been halted, and his thoughts on the possibilities of World War 3. Topics such as the Kargil war lessons, freedom of speech in Nepal, and the role of rap music in reflecting society add further depth to the conversation.

With a focus on modern warfare tactics, including the use of drones in war, and reflections on Nepal’s neighboring countries’ security, this episode delivers a comprehensive overview of historical and contemporary issues. Don’t miss this insightful discussion with Retired Major General Santosh Dhakal as we uncover stories and lessons from his remarkable career!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Retirement and Sports
10:37 Career & Maoist Insurgency
19:14 Communism & Christianity
27:53 Army's Moral During Insurgency
35:00 Challenging Incidents, King Gyanendra's Move & Foreign Policies
50:48 Concentration of Power & Neighbours
57:22 China & India
1:01:40 Ukraine, Monarchy & Geopolitics
1:09:20 Ukraine-Russia & Past Wars
1:19:10 Experience in Syria
1:32:50 Freedom of speech
1:37:18 Maoist Insurgency
1:41:44 Nepal Army Now VS During Monarchy
1:47:00 UN Peacekeeping Force Experience
1:51:12 Trump to end World Conflicts?
1:57:10 Possibilities of World war 3
2:03:57 Agnibir Recruitment in India
2:07:57 Paper on Rap Music & Constitution
2:17:09 Use of Drones in War
2:27:18 Russia-Ukraine War & Other Battles in History
2:40:15 Kargil War & Learnings from Conflict
2:45:34 Final Message By Retired Major General


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