Terrorist groups in Afghanistan tied to Taliban The Excelsior 06 Sep 2021 The attack on Kabul airport was claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), which was founded by former members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), after they fled from Northwest Pakistan. They officially claim they are enemies of the Taliban and the US, Taliban because its […]
Taliban takeover and Kashmir The Excelsior 01 Sep 2021 In a discussion on Pak TV, last week, Neelam Irshad Sheikh, spokesperson of Imran Khan’s PTI, stated, ‘The Taliban are saying that they are with us, and they will help us in Kashmir.’ She stuck to her words, despite being warned by the anchor to be careful of her comments. […]
Afghanistan’s neighbours brace for a grim future The Statesman 31 Aug 2021 The US commencement of withdrawal opened doors for the Taliban to take control of Afghanistan. There is no doubt that the Taliban was supported by Pakistan and China for their selfish interests. With the Taliban in control of the country, the world is rushing to evacuate its […]
Will China’s pro-Taliban game in Afghanistan favour Pakistan India News Network 25 Aug 2021 Historically, Afghanistan has been an Indo-Pak battleground. Both nations have sought influence in the country, albeit for different reasons. Whenever India was close to the ruling dispensation in Afghanistan, Pakistan would be concerned. Whenever Pakistan had the Afghan leadership in its pockets, India was concerned. This […]
Afghanistan collapse hits American prestige The Excelsior 24 Aug 2021 The collapse of the democratic government in Afghanistan resulted in President Biden addressing the nation and defending his decision stating that the US could not stay there forever and the Afghan government and army, which it funded, equipped and trained, were responsible for their own country. His own intelligence […]
Some things will change, more will remain the same The Statesman 24 Aug 2021 The entry of Taliban 2.0 into Kabul and ongoing talks to form an inclusive government projects a picture that the Taliban is willing to bend to display a positive image. This is being supplemented by statements from their spokespersons, aiming to prove that Taliban 2.0 […]
Afghanistan crisis: Is sanctioning Pakistan need of hour India News Network 19 Aug 2021 Last week, in a press conference alongside their information minister, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor, Moeed Yusuf, blamed India and Afghanistan, for the widely trending ‘Sanction Pakistan’ on social media platforms. Moeed stated, ‘We are beginning to see a very conscious, deliberate effort by the Afghan […]
14th August: Partition horrors remembrance day Taazakhabar News.com The Union Home Ministry announced on 14th August that henceforth this day would be remembered as ‘Partition horrors remembrance day.’ A gazette notification issued on the occasion stated, ‘The Government of India declares 14th August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to remind the present and future generations of Indians of the […]
The fall of Afghanistan The Statesman 17 Aug 2021 The fall of Afghanistan in under 10 days to the ragtag Taliban, leaves more questions than answers. What led to the collapse of the Afghan army, funded by the US and trained by many nations including India, will be studied to draw lessons for the future. Issues assessed will include morale […]
Security challenges galore The Excelsior 15 Aug 2021 Over the past seven and a half decades India has grown multi-fold. It is a nation with a strong economy, democracy and a powerful military. Global leaders rush to initiate economic deals and gain a foothold into the growing Indian market. It is considered a net security provider in the region as […]