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Admiral Venkat Bharatan
Former Vice Admiral of the Indian Navy
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Vice Admiral (Retd) Venkat Bharathan is a graduate of the Defense Services Staff College, India as well as the Naval War College, USA. He pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and a Master of Science in Defense Studies. His most enjoyable postings were the command of an anti sub-helicopter squadron, a patrol frigate, a guided missile destroyer, performing as the Flag Officer for Sea Training, Flag Officer for Naval Aviation and Flag Officer commanding the Eastern Fleet. In addition to this, Vice Admiral Bharatan served as India’s Naval Attaché in Washington, D.C. The Government of India awarded him the Vishist Seva Medal, the Athivishist Seva Medal and the Param Vishist Seva Medal.
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26/11 Reflections
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18 November 2011 Gateway House 26/11: National Day Of Remembrance Mumbai is surrounded on all sides by water and is just as vulnerable to attack by sea as it was on 26/11. Maharashtra needs formalised maritime governance - a coordination of all maritime activity with a constant, collective awareness of the surrounding maritime domain. Tagged Under 26/11 , coast guard , Maharashtra , Martitime Security , Mumbai , navy |
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11 October 2011 Gateway House The Airavat Incident: Much ado about nothing In the context of security and sovereignty, India is involuntarily Pakistan-centric and Sino-deferential. India must deal with China with deference without degradation, firmness without confrontation, and raise the threshold of its defense posture in physical and policy measures, without upping the ante. Tagged Under Airavat , Border Peace & Tranquility Accord , Chinese navy , EEZ , Indian navy , Maritime Security , PLAN , Sun Tzu |
current journals
Foreign Affairs
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In-house Publications
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In-house Publications
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