Episode 96 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Major General G.D. Bakshi, a decorated Indian Army veteran with extensive experience in counter-terror operations and strategic warfare. He served in key commands across Jammu & Kashmir and was a part of the Kargil conflict. A prolific author and military historian, he is known for his in-depth analysis of India’s security landscape and national defense.Recording Date: May 9, 2025

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - Monologue

03:37 - Escalation of Events After Pahalgam

19:40 - Why Pakistan Cannot Match India's Military Power

22:20 - Are India and Pakistan Nearing Full-Scale War?

27:16 - How Propaganda Shapes Pakistani Citizens' Opinions

32:33 - The Importance of Information Flow During Wartime

33:50 - Pakistani Army's Loss of Morale

38:09 - Will China Intervene in the India-Pakistan Conflict?

41:33 - Cold Warfare vs. Modern Warfare

53:28 - How India and Pakistan Can De-escalate the Conflict