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. […]
https://english.khabarhub.com/2020/09/102824/ Indo-Nepal relations must be reset Khabar Hub, Nepal 09 Jun 2020 On 20th May, the Nepal government officially released a new map, which included Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani within its borders. It has also tabled a constitutional amendment bill, in parliament, seeking to change Annexure 3 of the Constitution to reflect the new map in Nepal’s national emblem. […]
https://thedailyguardian.com/did-army-chief-wade-into-india-nepal-cartographic-dispute/ Did the army chief wade into the Indo-Nepal cartographic dispute The Daily Guardian 01 Jun 2020 Answering queries from guests during a question and answer session at the end of a webinar organized by the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence and Strategic Analysis on 15th May, the army chief discussed objections by Nepal on the Dharchula- Lipulekh road. […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=275 Afghan peace talks and India CENJOWS 11 May 2020 The recent visit to India by Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan, his interaction with Foreign Minister Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval conveyed that the US, when facing failure, turns to India. The visit displayed US desperation for pushing forward stalled peace talks leading to pull out […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2587608/Delhi-The-Statesman/10-03-2020#page/9/2 Peace will elude Afghanistan unless Taliban is reigned in 10 Mar 2020 The US-Taliban agreement, signed on 29th Feb, though intended to end of war and lead to withdrawal of all foreign forces from the country was anything but a peace agreement. The deal ignored the Afghan government, which remains a major stakeholder and deciding factor in any peace […]