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In this best-of episode from Defending the Nation: Warfare, Intelligence & Propaganda, we revisit our riveting conversation with Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retd.), originally aired on 5 May 2023. This episode offers an insider’s perspective on one of India's most significant military operations—the 2016 surgical strikes.

Episode Highlights:

• The real motive behind the 2016 surgical strikes, along with the top-secret planning and execution.

• How asymmetric warfare shapes conflicts and why Pakistan denied the attack to save face.

• Manohar Parrikar’s decisive instructions and General Dua’s intense face-off with a terrorist.

For those interested in military operations, national security, and strategic warfare, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and get a rare look into the world of high-stakes military decision-making.