In this episode, Dr. Happymon Jacob speaks to Lt. Gen. Satish Dua (Retd., Indian Army) and Air Vice-Marshal Arjun Subramaniam (Retd., Indian Air Force) about PM Narendra Modi’s announcement this Independence Day to create the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The major role of a CDS in bringing about integration and jointmanship among the three services is also discussed along with the manner in which the position of CDS should be created. Questions of rank and hierarchy of the Chief of Defence Staff are also addressed, while simultaneously addressing the concerns of the three services respectively. Like our work? Click here to support The Wire:
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