Johnson Odakkal
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Navy Veteran & #MaxwellLeadership Certified #Knowledge & #Transformation #Coach. Come set your sails to ride new waves. Trim your wings to #Glory & #Triumph
Mumbai, India
Joined June 2009
š Reclaiming the #SamudraManthan Legacy! A reflection on Indiaās maritime awakening, tracing its legacy from ancient philosophy to contemporary strategic purpose. It reimagines how our civilisational connection with the seas can shape economic growth, sustainability, and
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In a world of power games and post-truth politics, Gandhiās compass still points true. On a day that marks victory of good over chaos the message feels sharper than ever: šļø Non-violence is not weakness. Itās wisdom. Read my Gandhi Jayanti Op-ed on @EurasiaReview
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Gandhian Anchor To Navigate Moral Tides In A Stormy World ā OpEd
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Gandhiās Enduring Compass in a Stormy World The second of October of this year marks the 156th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Nearly eight decades after his assassination, the...
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The #PakSomaliaDeal is about power, dependency, and regional ambitionānot about Somaliaās best interests. Beneath the diplomatic handshakes, the only real winners are the foreign capitals looking to expand their reach. I explain it all in @tfipost:
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Somaliaās Cabinet approved a five-year defence cooperation agreement with Islamabad. The pact includes military modernisation,
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A magnetic personality for us who served under him. A multi-talented naval officer, a naval aviator par excellence, brilliant on the sports field and an outstanding leader. He's being remembered so fondly amongst his peers and juniors alike. A life lived king size. RIP Sir.
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Recalibrating Global Power With Strategic Autonomy: An India In Transformation ā OpEd
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As of September 11, 2025, the global order is once again being challenged, not by the spectre of terrorism but by the eruption of tariff-based economic coercion. Incidentally, this comes close to...
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šā Trailblazers at #INA! Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa A captivated cadets at the Indian Naval Academy with their extraordinary experiences onboard #INS_Tarini during #NavikaSagarParikrama II. From crossing the equator to braving the legendary Cape Horn, and becoming the first
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@abhilashtomy Heartiest Congratulations. A better view of the daring Admiral, then Captain of the ship that steamed ar max speed at his disposal.
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š©š½āš« When teachers retain their joy, learning is enhanced. This #TeachersDay letās honour not just their labour but their light, with safe spaces, mentorship & empowerment. š±āØ Read more š https://t.co/cDlh6wlm25 Ā #TeachersDay2025 #JoyOfTeaching
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India finds itself caught between euphoria and anti-climax. The images of Putin, Xi Jinping, and Modi at SCO summit have ignited excitement NYT report: Trump no longer plans to come to New Delhi for Quad is a significant anticlimax. @JohnsonOdakkal @Harpoonleader
Modiās China Visit: Exercise in Strategic Signalling, Not a Transformative Shift āļø @AtulBeret
@nitingokhale @RRaviishankarr @CaptDKS #MoodiInChina #SCOSummit2025 #Xi #Putin
https://t.co/nN53s6T9de
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A Navy of the stature of @indiannavy now needs to groom its youngsters to think big & out of the box so as to align to the myriad of challenges being posed by the ever changing geo-strategic/ geo-political compulsions. Shared a few thoughts on the same with gennxt. @Arun_Golaya
š«An insightful talk on āInculcating Large Navy Mindset at Individual Levelā was delivered by Capt DK Sharma (Retd) for personnel of #EasternNavalCommand, #Visakhapatnam. āļøCoordinated by #INS_Eksila, @IN_Eksila the session highlighted core values, ethos & might of the growing
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8/ As an export downgrade, Hangor's real-world impact depends on overcoming delays, integration, and reliability doubts. Indiaās defences keep the balance, while Pakistanās dependency grows. Source: @JohnsonOdakkal's phenomenal article: https://t.co/w8Jus1xWvU
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Pakistanās Hangor-class submarines, touted as a naval game-changer, are actually downgraded Chinese S26 export variants of the Yuan-class, exposing Islamabadās dependence on Beijing and raising...
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Big fan boy moment. Met @vishy64theking, the king of 64 squares. I was left speechless. He checkmated me for words.
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If Washington's actions are pushing Delhi toward Beijing, it's a flawed policy. Rebound relations are often unsustainable and harmful in the long run. #Geopolitics"
With U.S. ties on the rocks, India draws closer to China
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Not only does it indicate a changing world order (Geo strategic re-alignments) but also gives a subtle yet strong message that India shall do what is best for her. My take... we shall define our role rather than listen to anyone. Yes, anyone. Period. @Arun_Golaya @Gen_RajShukla
Global churn at our doorstep. Just look at the hectic diplomatic events due in August. Trump's envoy to Russia Steve Witkoff in Moscow today; India's NSA Ajit Doval arrives in the Russian capital later today to meet President Putin and other top officials immediately after;
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All the best Girideep. May you take HSL from strength to strength. All the best.
Commodore Girideep Singh, a naval veteran, takes over as @CMD_HSL. Wishing him a very fruitful and rewarding tenure as the DPSU yard is galloping towards making our Navy strong and ever ready to meet any challenge. @BharatShaktiBSI @nitingokhale @Arun_Golaya @Harpoonleader
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On the occasion of friendship day... āFrom NDA to mundus in Kerala ā 40 years, 66 coursemates, 1 towel incident, and unlimited nostalgia. A reunion that danced, drank, and nearly undraped! https://t.co/uJT6E6VGBw
#NavalReunion #Faujipanti #OldFriendsNewStoriesā
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šļøā Leadership transition at #INA, Ezhimala Vice Admiral Manish Chadha AVSM, VSM took over as Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy on 01 Aug 25, succeeding Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair AVSM, NM. Commissioned on 01 Jul 1991, he is an alumunus of #NDA_Khadakvasla. A
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Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff #VCNS on #01Aug 2025. Commissioned into the #IndianNavy on 01 January 1988, the Flag Officer is a Gunnery and Missile Systems specialist. He has held various important operational,
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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan AVSM VSM assumes charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command at Mumbai. Wishing the Admiral all the very best. ą¤¶ą¤ ą¤Øą„ ą¤µą¤°ą„ą¤£ą¤Ā āļø āļøāļø Sam no Varunah - "May the lord Varuna be auspicious unto us". @indiannavy
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