Appointing the Pak army chief The Excelsior 20 Sept 2022 In a recent TV interview, Imran indirectly stated he was acceptable to the idea of the current army chief, General Bajwa, being granted an extension to enable the next elected government to appoint his successor. This was rejected by the Shehbaz government, which considers appointing Bajwa’s replacement as its […]
Outcomes at Samarkand The Statesman 20 Sep 2022 PM Modi attended the SCO summit in Samarkand last week. Till his arrival there was no announcement of his schedule of meetings. It was known that he would interact with the Uzbekistan President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as is customary, as also President Putin of Russia, apart from addressing the summit, alongside Xi […]
Ukraine setback has dented Russian image, but West should not forget approaching winter First Post 15 Sep 2022 Inputs from the almost seven months long Russia-Ukraine conflict mention a successful counter-offensive launched by Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine claims to have recaptured over 3000 kms from Russia, loss of which has been partially admitted by Russian sources. […]
The case for and against a third aircraft carrier The Statesman 13 Sep 2022 The launching of INS Vikrant, India’s second aircraft carrier, is truly a moment of pride for the nation. It took thirteen years to build and cost over Rs 20,000 crores. Aircraft and helicopters for it have yet to be procured. Its construction provided 15,000 personnel […]
The US will attempt to pressurize India The Excelsior 13 Sep 2022 In an announcement recently, the US approved the sale of F 16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at USD 450 million. The sale does not include new capabilities, weapons or munitions. It was granted on the premise that it would enhance […]
Sheikh Hasina best bet in Dhaka Bharat Shakti 10 Sep 2022 Addressing the media after her formal reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheikh Hasina, on her four-day visit to India stated, ‘India is our friend. Whenever I come to India, it’s a pleasure for me, especially because we always recall the contribution India has made during our liberation war. […]
Increasing distance between India and China The Excelsior 07 Sep 2022 India’s objections to the docking of the Chinese vessel, Yuan Wang 5, in Hambantota only added fuel to the ongoing diplomatic battle between the two countries. India had earlier refused to reiterate its ‘One China’ policy as also provided visible military support to the Dalai Lama on his […]
To aid or not to aid flood-hit Pakistan The Statesman 06 Sep 2022 Pakistan is experiencing its worst floods in history. The government claims that over twelve hundred have lost their lives. The UN estimates that 33 million have been affected, of which around 450,000 are displaced and 6.4 million are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Over a […]
Why India can’t let inimical forces in Nepal stop Gorkhas from joining Indian Army over Agnipath First Post 03 Sep 2022 Inputs over the weekend stated that Nepal has urged the government of India to currently stall recruitment of Gurkhas under the Agnipath scheme. The Nepalese foreign minister, Narayan Khadke, stated this after meeting the Indian ambassador to Nepal, […]
Changing Indo-Pak one-sided game India vs Disinformation 01 Sep 2022 Pakistan is in the midst of its worst flood in decades; almost a third of the country is submerged under the water. So far 1,100 people, including 380 children, have lost their lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt condolences to victims of flood in Pakistan. Yet it doesn’t […]