
Notes by Dehran
@DehranNotes
Scholar | Leadership thinker | Book addict. Exploring strategy, history & geopolitics for timeless lessons on life and growth.
That one friend on 𝕏 who was decoding Air India crashes yesterday, live-tracking Iran vs Israel last week, gave Wimbledon tactical analysis, called NVIDIA’s next move, and is now advising Elon on the US Pivot to Asia.
Vichar, Chintan, Manthan, and Achar: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction In today's world, getting answers is easier than ever, thanks to the internet and AI-powered tools. However, the real challenge lies in asking the right questions. This article explores the process of…

5 top key takeaways from “The Future of Power” by Joseph Nye: 1/5 Power isn’t just about who has the biggest army or the most money anymore. Joseph Nye breaks it down into hard power (force) and soft power (influence). Understanding both is key to how countries get things done…


1/ “The military is all about teamwork.” Mattis reminds us that success, on or off the battlefield, depends on collective effort rather than individual heroics.

🚨 Groupthink is dangerous. From Bryce Hoffman’s *Red Teaming*, here are 8 sneaky symptoms of groupthink you need to watch out for... 👇

The Failed Ambitions of Operation Market-Garden (Norman F. Dixon, On the Psychology of Military Incompetence) 1/ Operation Market Garden was a bold Allied plan during WWII in September 1944 to seize a series of bridges in the Netherlands and open a path into Germany’s industrial…

1/3 Organisation/ Teams are not always a tree with a trunk & branches—cut the root and the whole system dies. 🌳 Guerrillas & terrorists often function like a rhizome: decentralized, adaptive, and hard to uproot. 🌱 Disrupt one node, two more emerge.

Maj Chint Singh: The Man Who Should Have Died — yet lived to rewrite destiny. A story of courage, grit, and the unbreakable spirit of an Indian soldier. 🇮🇳🔥 #IndianArmy #Heroism #Inspiration

Yet war also demands art. Not just any art – but one rooted in judgment under uncertainty, moral complexity, creativity, and adaptability.
A short🧵 1/3 What is a Paradigm Shift? Thomas Kuhn shook up how we think about scientific (and even military) revolutions. He argued that progress doesn’t just come from new discoveries—but from replacing the entire way we see the world. ⸻

“Leader of men in warfare can show himself to his followers only through a mask, a mask that he must make for himself, but a mask made in such form as will mark him to men of his time & place as leader they want & need.” - Mask of Command, John Keegan #LeadershipMatters…

🧵 1/ What is the real face of leadership in war? According to Keegan, every leader wears a "mask of command"—a persona crafted to inspire, conceal doubt, & become exactly the leader their soldiers need. Leadership IS performance as much as action. [More on the mask concept]
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Boost your productivity: “Eat the frog!” 🐸 Tackle your biggest, most important task first thing in the morning—no emails, no distractions. Start strong and end your day feeling accomplished! #Productivity #EatTheFrog

The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs Book argues reading is not in decline but that many readers lack confidence in their ability to read well. Jacobs encourages readers to find joy in reading what they want, rather than feeling obligated to read…

‘Reflections on Strategy’ by @LtGenDPPandey – a must-read on applied strategy and military leadership! Perfect for #booklovers, #bibliophile, and anyone passionate about strategy and defense. #Reflection #BookRecommendation #Strategy #MilitaryBooks


“Be Water, My Friend” by Shannon Lee explores the philosophical teachings and life lessons of Bruce Lee, focusing on adaptability, resilience, and the power of being fluid like water.

India is accelerating AI self-reliance with the IndiaAI Mission—38,000 GPUs at ₹65/hr, 12 Indian foundation model companies, and launch plans for an Indian Large Language Model by year-end! Proud to see global leaders join hands for impactful, inclusive, and trusted AI at the…
I used to think power belonged to other people. The ones with titles, offices, and authority. But power can start small: the decision to tell the truth, walk away...god forbid, believe yourself. #GoodMorning

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