As tensions escalate in the Middle East… The Statesman 06 Aug 2024 The killing of Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, possibly by Israel, has escalated tensions in the region. Ismail was in Tehran for the swearing in of the new Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, also attended by Indian cabinet minister, Nitin Gadkari. The fact that Israel was […]
The NATO summit The Excelsior 17 Jul 2024 The recently concluded NATO summit in Washington was all about Ukraine, China and the future of the organization. All participants were aware that the return of Trump could spell its doom. The joint statement defined its future role as, ‘Our commitment to defend one another and every inch of allied territory […]
Western scrutiny of Modi’s Russia visit The Statesman 16 Jul 2024 US State department spokesperson, Mathew Miller, discussing PM Modi’s Russia visit, mentioned in a press conference, ‘we have been quite clear about our concerns about India’s relationship with Russia. We have expressed those privately, directly to the Indian Government and continue to do so, and that hasn’t changed.’ […]
Khalistan and Canada The Excelsior 09 Jul 2024 Justin Trudeau claiming India is involved in the killing of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar, investigation into which is still ongoing, led to deterioration in Indo-Canadian ties. It also highlights the growing space being provided to the movement by his government. Nijjar had entered Canada on a fake passport and was […]
Is Netanyahu biting off more than it can chew First Post 02 Jul 2024 A leader struggling to retain power could be disastrous for a nation. This is possibly where Netanyahu and Israel stand today? The ongoing conflict in Gaza, with no end in sight, has crossed 260 days, over 37,000 Gazans are dead, while Israel has lost over […]
