The war will only end once Ukraine accedes to Russian demands Taza Khabar News 20 Apr 2022 It is nearing two months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, termed as, ‘special military operation.’ There are daily reports of civilian casualties and large-scale destruction to Ukraine’s infrastructure. Information warfare exploited by both sides makes truth difficult to assess. Ukraine […]
The Indian factor in Pak politics The Excelsior 20 Apr 2022 Imran Khan, the ex-Pak Prime Minister, had for years been accusing the Modi government of possessing a RSS mindset, being anti-Muslim and responsible for human rights violations in Kashmir. On 26th Jun 2020, addressing a gathering in Muzaffarabad, Imran had stated, ‘Modi is not a normal man; he’s […]
India stands firm, sends a message to the world The Statesman 19 Apr 2022 The recent 2+2 dialogue in Washington followed by multiple interactions of the Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, showcased the arrival of a confident India on a multipolar global stage. Since the commencement of the Russo-Ukraine crisis, India has adopted a neutral line, seeking an end to […]
Imran Khan’s ouster: Has army won the battle but lost the war FirstPost 12 Apr 2022 After a week of political drama involving the establishment (army), supreme court, street protests, scenes in the senate, finally Imran Khan was shown the door. Long winding speeches by SM Qureshi attempting to stall the voting and selection of the new PM came […]
Lessons from Ukraine conflict The Statesman 12 Apr 2022 Was Ukraine let down? Should Ukraine have retained its nuclear weapons? Are failures of global bodies the future? Will sanctions terminate the war? Will Russia remain bogged down in Ukraine? These are questions being discussed across the globe. The war, termed as ‘special military operation’ by Russia is now into […]
Mounting western pressure on India The Excelsior 11 Apr 2022 The release of images of the ‘Bucha’ killings by the Ukrainian government led to condemnation and demands for strict action against Russia. Biden described it as a war crime and termed Putin a war criminal. Many European nations expelled Russian diplomatic staff from their countries. The Ukrainian President, Zelensky, […]
Puppet versus puppeteer: Will Pakistan Army accept challenges thrown by Imran Khan? India versus disinformation 07 Apr 2022 The drama in the Pakistan senate leading to dismissal of the no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government, immediate dissolution of the national assembly and a call for fresh elections, all within minutes in a synchronized sequence, has thrown Pakistan into […]
Pakistan factor in Kashmir politics The Excelsior 06 Apr 2022 Addressing a worker’s convention in Ramban, Mehbooba Mufti stated, ‘Kashmir has been awaiting a solution for the last 70 years…there will be no peace in the region until the Kashmir issue is resolved, and for that, dialogue with Pakistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir is imperative.’ She […]
How India showcased its diplomatic maturity while handling Russian and Chinese foreign ministers First Post 05 Apr 2022 Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister arrived in Delhi last week, in full glare of the media. He was received at air force station, Palam, and whisked through with protocol, due to his status. His visit was announced days before and […]
Imran’s moves put Pakistan in a spot The Statesman 05 Apr 2022 Imran Khan came to power with levels of support few PMs have had in Pakistan. A rigged election, backed by the army, national popularity and simultaneous control over the most important state in the country, Punjab. Like his predecessors, midway through his tenure, he felt he could […]