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Brigadier (Dr) Vijay Sagar Dheman (Retd)

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Brigadier (Dr.) Vijay Sagar Dheman, a distinguished retired Army veteran widely recognized as the “Scholar Warrior,” offers exceptional expertise for his forthcoming publication on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. With over 38 years of military service, his career encompasses pivotal leadership positions along the Line of Control and within counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir, thereby affording a distinctive, field-based perspective. Beyond his extensive military career, Brigadier Dheman is a highly respected International Affairs Analyst and Defence Expert, often appearing as a prime-time TV commentator. His academic credentials include two PhDs: One in Social Sciences (International Affairs) from the University of Rajasthan focusing on “Terrorism in Kashmir: Post 1989 Developments with Special Reference to INDIA-PAK-CHINA relations” and another in Social Sciences (International Affairs) from Jawaharlal Nehru University on “India-Pakistan Relations—A Way Ahead.” Further showcasing his impressive expertise, Dr. Dheman has contributed as an Adjunct Faculty member in the National Securities Department at Central University, Jammu. He has also served as Dean of the Management Department at GK University, Punjab. He generously shares his knowledge as a Guest Faculty member and Resource Person at Varanasi Institute of History, Banaras Hindu University and the South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan. He is a sought-after speaker in seminars across the country and a guest speaker in various educational entities, including corporates. His distinguished service includes a tenure with the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Jammu and Kashmir. Brigadier Dheman’s accolades feature commendations from both Northern and South Western Commands, the PT Prem Nath Bhatt Memorial Award for Amateur Journalism in 2022, and a United Nations Organisation (UNO) citation for exceptional service. This impressive background establishes Brigadier (Dr.) Vijay Sagar Dheman as a credible and authoritative voice on the complex subject of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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