New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Desired levels of synergy between various organs of the state especially its political and military leadership is sine qua non for success in the achievement of national objectives. Though military leadership takes its final instructions from the elected government before prosecuting military operations against the enemy, yet the many complexities of macro-level decisions can only be made after thorough and frank analyses between the top echelons of the government and its military professionals. They must have faith in each other and by a consensual approach arrive at sound decisions in larger national interest. As is well known, PM Indira Gandhi, conscious of the fact that the nation was overburdened by nearly a milli...