'Alliances Fluid, Might Rising': CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Warns India Must Prepare To Act Independently

In a powerful address, CDS General Anil Chauhan warned that global alliances can no longer be taken for granted. Stressing strategic autonomy and indigenous capability, he said partnerships must align with national interest and cannot replace freedom of choice. From economic weaponisation to cognitive warfare, the CDS outlined a rapidly evolving battlefield. His message was clear: India must adapt, innovate and stand prepared in a world where friends and foes shift quickly.