2023 – Page 4 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

October 11, 2023

The Attack on Israel: Is It the End of Netanyahu’s Political Career CNN News 18 11 Oct 2023

https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-the-attack-on-israel-is-it-the-end-of-netanyahus-political-career-8610688.html The Attack on Israel: Is It the End of Netanyahu’s Political Career CNN News 18 11 Oct 2023 On Saturday, Hamas from the Gaza strip fired thousands of rockets into Israel while sizeable numbers (some claim hundreds) of their fighters infiltrated into Southern Israel killing at random, while taking soldiers and civilians hostage. They termed it as ‘Operation […]

October 10, 2023

A setback, but not a disaster in Maldives The Statesman 10 Oct 2023

A setback, but not a disaster in Maldives The Statesman 10 Oct 2023 The election of pro-China Progressive Alliance candidate, Mohamed Muizzu, as President in Maldives led to buzzing that China is in and India out of the island nation. This is a replay of transpired happened five years ago when Ibrahim Solih, who was pro-India defeated his pro-China […]

October 4, 2023

Pakistan’s increasing internal turmoil The Excelsior 04 Oct 2023

Pakistan’s increasing internal turmoil The Excelsior 04 Oct 2023 The blasts over the weekend in Baluchistan’s Mastung district, which claimed over 50 lives and in Hangu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), are the latest in the series of terrorist attacks intended to break Pakistan’s integrity. While major incidents cannot be hidden, protests in other parts, including POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) including GB […]

October 3, 2023

A few rotten eggs spoil the diaspora image The Statesman 03 Oct 2023

A few rotten eggs spoil the diaspora image The Statesman 03 Oct 2023 Writing for the Economist on India’s diaspora in Jun this year, Avantika Chilkoti mentions that the Indian diaspora is the largest in the world. She writes, ‘India’s claim to be a democracy steeped in liberal values help its diaspora integrate more readily in the West. The […]

September 29, 2023

Canada Has Been Left Alone in its Fight Against India News 18 28 Sept 2023

Canada Has Been Left Alone in its Fight Against India News 18 28 Sept 2023 India displaying its disdain for Canadian accusations was visible when the Canadian High Commissioner, Cameron Mckay, walked back to his car after being summoned by the MEA. His expressions said it all. He was in and out of the MEA in under 5 mins, […]

September 26, 2023

Canada may have bitten off more than it could chew The Statesman 26 Sept 2023

Canada may have bitten off more than it could chew The Statesman 26 Sept 2023 The Canadian government, seeking to convey that it has information on Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leaked inputs to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, that it possesses ‘both human and signals intelligence.’ It further stated that inputs were provided […]

September 26, 2023

Khalistan in the limelight The Excelsior 26 Sept 2023

Khalistan in the limelight The Excelsior 26 Sept 2023 Justin Trudeau commenced the Indo-Canadian diplomatic standoff by blaming India for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a terrorist on Canadian soil, while investigations were still ongoing. He attempted to draw in other nations, including the US, UK and Australia into the tussle, which they sidetracked. Trudeau’s illogical action provided […]

September 25, 2023

Why Chinese emperor seems so insecure The First Post 25 Sep 2023

Why Chinese emperor seems so insecure The First Post 25 Sep 2023 In July 1979, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain assembled about 100 members of his Baathist party in a room. He then announced a plot against him and one by one, members of his party, accused of plotting, were led out. Those who remained, immediately swore loyalty to Saddam. […]

September 22, 2023

Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir The Excelsior 22 Sept 2023

Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir The Excelsior 22 Sept 2023 J and K had been witnessing a period of calm before the latest incident of terrorism in the Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, which claimed four lives including two army officers, one soldier and one from the police. The incident enhanced anger amongst the national […]

September 19, 2023

Justin Trudeau got everything wrong The Statesman 19 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau got everything wrong The Statesman 19 Sep 2023 The recently concluded G20 summit was India’s day all the way. Its success buoyed India’s global reputation and showcased its diplomatic prowess by having the final outcome document approved by all members, a rarity in the G20, where differences between blocs ends in a chair summary. India also displayed […]