Destabilizing the neighbourhood Destabilizing the neighbourhood 01 May 2019 Imran Khan’s comments while on his visit to Iran opened a can of worms. He stated, ‘I know Iran has suffered from terrorism (perpetrated) by groups operating from Pakistan. …we (need to) have trust in each other that both countries will not allow any terrorist activity from their soil. We hope […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=162 Lessons from Sri Lankan suicide attacks CENJOWS 30 Apr 19 The suicide attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday which claimed over 250 lives brought forth stark reminders to the world that despite all progress in technology, monitoring of even remote militant groups, such attacks would continue. Sri Lanka, post the end of its bloody civil war, had witnessed […]
Iran oil imports put India in tough spot Iran oil imports put India in a tough spot 30 Apr 19 The US announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in May 18. The deal, also termed as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was signed in Jul 15 between the five permanent members of the UNSC and Germany on […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/imran-khan-singing-a-different-tune Imran Khan singing a different tune (English Version) Rakshak News 24 Apr 19 In a recent informal discussion with a group of foreign journalists, Imran Khan made multiple statements. He stated, ‘We have decided, for the future of our country — forget the outside pressure — we will not allow armed militias to operate anymore.’ He added that these […]
DG ISPR anti-India game DG ISPR anti-India game 24 Apr 19 The recent attacks on Hazara Shia’s in Quetta and the case of the gunmen storming a bus moving between Karachi and Gwadar had the Pak Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) working overtime to place the blame on India. Even the foreign office spokesperson joined the anti-India bandwagon. In […]
Kashmir: The Missing Healing Touch Kashmir: the missing healing touch Bharat Shakti 23 Apr 19 Kashmir has been witnessing ups and downs. Militancy rises, subsequently subsides, only to rise again. There is no doubt that at present there is a perceptible change in the attitude of the masses, as increased human intelligence inputs have begun leading to successful encounters with […]
All politicians must shun politicisation of forces All politicians must shun politicization of forces 23 Apr 19 The recent letter by a group of veterans addressed to the President, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, opened a can of worms. The issue addressed by the veterans was ‘politicization of the armed forces.’ Many subsequently raised questions […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=158 Afghan peace talks: the losing battle CENJOWS 22 Apr 2019 It has been some time that the Afghan peace talks have been in progress. There have been up’s and down’s with multiple hiccups, but talks have continued. The last round held in Mar led the US special envoy, Khalilzad, into meeting with all allies seeking to garner support for […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/open-letter-of-ex-servicemen-to-supreme-commander Communication to the supreme commander (English version) Rakshak News 17 Apr 19 Last week over 150 senior veterans had sent an open letter to the President, who is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, and the election commission against politicisation of the military in the ongoing elections. I am a signatory to the letter and my name is […]
The missing F 16 The missing F 16 17 Apr 2019 Over the last few weeks India and Pak have been sparring over the downing of the F 16 aircraft in the dogfight post the Balakote strike. While India has given multiple proof on its actions and even credited Wing Commander Abhinandan for the same, Pak has been at pains […]