Why did PLAGF intrude in Ladakh . Some points
1. To do down the present Indian Govt. Create adverse conditions as it is not perceived to be toeing the line.
2. To create adverse military situation for India by tieing down its reserves, resources and national focus.

3. To create a military situation of advantage for pak, to relieve pressure on pak particularly after balakote.
4. In case of a possible indo pak conflict, create conditions favourable to pak.
5. With US withdrawal from AF create fav conditions for emply of Taliban in India.

6. Take advantage of US elections. Particularly if Trump looses.
7. Send forth a message of dominance to Asia and the world. With ref to PLA military.
8. Force India to the trade negotiating table on Chinese terms. With ref to 5G CEPEC RCEP etc. The British also forced us thus.

To take advantage of the inherent fault lines of India, just as numerous invaders incl the British had done

In the present context it would be pertinent to study the national security structures of Russia and Germany in WW2. There are lessons. In Russia the military, the scientist and the bureaucrat were coord in interleaved structures where accountability was ensured.

In Germany these structures were standalone, independently reporting to Hitler and only accountable to him. Coord at intervening levels was severely lacking. Examples are galore.
It is of vital imp that decision makers step off their turfs, and take worthy decisions

To illustrate the various armed and CSPFs forces of the Indian state lack coord in terms of weaponry, training, leadership, logistics and employment. We need to do much better. Time for ad hocism and lack of accountability is over with the country facing major security threats.

Today in 1962 Battle of Rezangla was fought where an entire company of 13 Kumaon fought till the last man. They were undoubtedly valorous. But they were committed without arty support, poor logistics, no support infra. The soldiery was not given a fair chance of seeking victory.

The battle typifies the failure of national security structures failing to move in sync to counter emerging security threats. That was 1962 today is 2020. Things should get better and fast.

The threats are multi directional, multi dimensional and require sagacious leadership with vision and gumption. You can’t turn around and say we were stabbed in the back.