India’s aggressive stance The Excelsior 04 Apr 2021 Indian response to Pak’s terrorist strikes had always been meek. The nation was used to hearing the words, ‘Kadi Ninda (strong criticism)’, as the standard response by Indian politicians post any terrorist incident. Indians were equally sick of hearing national leaders complain to the world on Pak’s terrorist strikes, while taking […]
Drawing lessons from the ugliness of the past The Statesman 23 Mar 2021 The golden jubilee of the 1971 war has begun. The Swarmin Vijay Mashaal marking the start of celebrations of the 1971 war is currently moving across the country, reminding the nation of the astounding victory, achieved by the Indian armed forces. The PM gifted memorabilia to […]
A complicated Pak-Afghan scenario Bharat Shakti 03 Mar 2021 The US National Security Advisor, Jack Sullivan, spoke to his Afghan counterpart, Hamdullah Mohib, and stated that the US would support the peace process in an effort to achieve ‘a durable and just political settlement and permanent ceasefire.’ He also added that the US will review the peace deal reached with […]
South Asia has always faced a power struggle of influence between India and China. China, in its bid to consolidate its string of pearls, has sought to win over India’s neighbourhood through multiple means. It interfered directly in internal affairs of Nepal after investing in the country through the China-Nepal economic corridor (Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network), claimed Bhutanese territory, provided […]
Chinese interference in South Asia The Excelsior 08 Jan 2021 Recent reports indicate that Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) has busted a 10-member Chinese module operating a terror cell in Kabul. Since the incident came to light, China had been pressing the Afghan government to hush up the case and prevent it from causing global embarrassment. These individuals […]
The Israel factor in South Asia Bharat Shakti 22 Dec 2020 On multiple occasions, PM Imran Khan has stated that he is under pressure to recognize Israel, though he has never mentioned the origin of pressures, with everyone assuming it being his erstwhile Middle East benefactors, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, it could also include the US, as […]
Pakistan’s muddle in Afghanistan 09 Dec 2020 The announcement that an agreement has been reached between the Taliban and representatives of the Afghan government on moving forward with peace talks was met with relief across the globe. It will now allow negotiators to move on to more substantive issues, including talks on a ceasefire. The Taliban had refused to […]
US withdrawal from Afghanistan CENJOWS 23 Nov 2020 Donald Trump recently announced withdrawing additional troops from Afghanistan, leaving 2500 soldiers, by 15 Jan 2021, against the advice of his military brass. This withdrawal would be completed just five days before Biden takes office. He is seeking to fulfil his electoral promise of bringing soldiers back before the end of […]
https://english.khabarhub.com/ Indian army chief’s visit to Nepal Khabar Hub 02 Nov 2020 Former Nepalese Army officer, Major General Binoj Basnyat, stated during a web discussion on the visit of the Indian army chief to Nepal, ‘The visits signifies a couple of things–the potential of military bonds; military diplomacy has been the backbone of our relationship; understanding of India’s security concerns; […]
India losing its friendly neighbourhood India losing its friendly neighbourhood 12 Aug 2020 Indo-China tensions in Ladakh continue. Talks to resolve the crisis are ongoing at different levels, simultaneously India is enhancing force levels to counter any Chinese aggression or further misadventure. India is the nation under global scanner as it would stop Chinese salami slicing in its tracks. […]