Will Trumps’ Pak threat work The Excelsior 30 Aug 17

Will Trumps’ Pak threat work The Excelsior 30 Aug 17

Trump lambasted Pakistan during the recent announcement of his government’s South Asia policy. He openly blamed Pak for supporting and providing bases to terror groups operating in Afghanistan on its soil. It was holding Pak responsible for the failure of previous US policies on Afghanistan. Pak support was neither a new discovery nor did it require rocket science, it was […]

Haryana events show why army deserves respect The Statesman 29 Aug 17

Haryana events show why army deserves respect The Statesman 29 Aug 17

Friday 25th Aug, a black day, when the Haryana government writ collapsed in the state. It was the day, when Ram Rahim, a self-styled godman was to be sentenced for alleged rape in the Panchkula CBI courts. For a week, Lakhs of his supporters had been entering the city, jamming sidewalks and parks, creating confusion amongst residents, conveying the message […]

Is the government serious on engaging Kashmiri’s? The Excelsior 26 Aug 17

Is the government serious on engaging Kashmiri’s? The Excelsior 26 Aug 17

er trained, nor motivated nor even equipped to challenge the might of the army, hence are being eliminated rapidly. If this also has to reduce then the government needs to act. This is the time when the government machinery should have begun to regain control over the districts and towns. Interactions between elected representatives and the public, to explain government […]

War markers missing in China standoff The Statesman 25 Jul 17

War markers missing in China standoff The Statesman 25 Jul 17

As Pakistan’s interference in Kashmir rises and ceasefire violations increase, rhetoric for teaching Pak a lesson, gain ground. Even veterans on TV discussions resort to warmongering, seemingly to enable channels to enhance TRPs. The recent standoff with China at the Doklam plateau resulted in China raising the war cry. Its former Consulate General in Mumbai, Liu Youfa, stated that Indian […]

Why Donald Trump’s South Asia policy will only drag on Daily O 23 Aug 17

Why Donald Trump’s South Asia policy will only drag on Daily O 23 Aug 17

President Trump recently announced with much fanfare his new policy towards South Asia, concentrated on US commitment in Afghanistan. It was eagerly awaited and when it was finally announced, it had all ingredients which were expected, with no new surprises. The policy, which had been under debate for months, was expected in Jul, but finally released a month later. In […]

Why army honoured and reinstated Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit Daily O 23 Aug 17

Why army honoured and reinstated Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit Daily O 23 Aug 17

Lt Col Prasad Srikant Purohit was released on bail after nine years in custody for the Malegaon blasts of Sep 2008, which killed seven and injured over a hundred. Initial investigations led to the involvement of a hard-line pro-Hindu group, Abhinav Bharat. Subsequent investigations led to arrests of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retired) and Lt Col Purohit, a […]

Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

The Doklam standoff has been ongoing for almost two months. What commenced on 18th Jun, shows no signs of abating. Rhetoric continues in Chinese media almost daily, threatening India with war, with occasional comments from their defence ministry and foreign office. Indian response has remained matured, seeking a diplomatic solution, neither escalating nor threatening. Bhutan, on whose behalf India interceded […]