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We are LIVE tweeting the discussion on 'Future of Conflict: How Will Democracies Respond?' with @CDF_Aust, @jointstaffpa, General Bipin Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India), @TimSCahill1 and @BBCYaldaHakim. Join us using #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Koji Yamazaki (@jointstaffpa): China does not recognise the legitimate interests of Japan and other countries in the region. This will heighten tension. Rules based order is necessary for stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Koji Yamazaki (@jointstaffpa): Any probable contingency in Taiwan directly impacts the defence of Japan. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@CDF_Aust: Diplomatic and military elements need to be complementary. Conflict over Taiwan will be disastrous for the region. Issues must be resolved through dialogue. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@CDF_Aust: Australia is working with the US and Japan to develop interoperability, as also with India. Australia is building readiness for the future. Capacity-building and interoperability are integral to this effort. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

General Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): We are witnessing changes in geopolitics which are increasing tensions. China is conveying that it is "my way or no way." #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): Disruptive technologies are vital for China to subdue its adversaries. China feels it is picking a fight because it has arrived and is strong. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): India will not be pushed on its northern borders. China is assuming it can fight without waging a war against India. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): We would like to see peace and tranquillity return to Afghanistan. We would be happy to provide development support there. But the US withdrawal from Afghanistan should not create a vacuum, making space for disruptors. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@TimSCahill1: need to move past a military platform view. But those tools are still critically important to the future. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@TimSCahill1: The F-35 is an incredible networked system, and that capability in other systems can build resilient networks that adjust to what the adversary is doing. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@TimSCahill1: F-35 is now cheaper than legacy fourth generation fighters. Nations around the world are buying more F-35s, based on the facts, merits, and cost of the system. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): The IAF is still exploring its fighter options. F-35 is state of the art, and I am not sure the US will share this technology. What they have offered us is a lower version in the F-series. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): The IAF is still exploring its fighter options. F-35 is state of the art, and I am not sure the US will share this technology. What they have offered us is a lower version in the F-series. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@TimSCahill1: Space is a great enabler. So we have to be prepared for disruption, Chinese offensive capabilities in space. In the space domain we have to be better prepared through resilience. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Yamazaki (@jointstaffpa): Cyber, outer space and the electromagnetic spectrum are important warfighting domains. Better deterrence is necessary in these areas. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Yamazaki (@jointstaffpa): China is attempting to unilaterally change the international order. It is necessary for us to cooperate with other countries, through lawfare and disruptive technologies, to counter these grey zone tactics. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@CDF_Aust: Grey zone tactics are a way to nibble away at territory. We see this in the South China Sea. It is very challenging to respond without breaching the line that leads to open conflict. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

.@TimSCahill1: newcomers and disruptors keep us on our toes, the competition is good. We are working hard to have them help us help them, getting them involved in defence systems. But there's great innovation in the big companies as well. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): Reorganisation of the Indian military is underway. We are looking to ensure that the cyber and space technologies work together in a joint manner. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

Gen Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India): Our ultimate aim is to ensure that the sum of the products of our defence forces add up to more than the sum of the whole, so we are better capable of dealing with future threats. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

That brings us to the end of this panel with @CDF_Aust, General Koji Yamazaki (@jointstaffpa), General Bipin Rawat (@HQ_IDS_India), @TimSCahill1 and @BBCYaldaHakim. Thank you for joining us! #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue