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Reading Time: 12 minutesGalwan represents a clash between the leadership of India and China. It is a clash of Asian giants. Will the others help or leave them to fight their own war. Continue reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Pulwama terror attack has brought coercive diplomacy into the public discourse. It must be handled with caution. Coercive diplomacy? There is a need to differentiate it from ‘gunboat’ diplomacy! The article ignores the effect from all sides. In reality, … Continue reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHe has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesChina’s foreign policy and strategy seek a military supremacy over the US. While it talks of regional leadership and supremacy, it actually challenges the US which is at an economic disadvantage with China. The desire for leadership lie in China’s history and growth. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Article source : Is North Korea a Diversion for a US-Jordan Invasion of Syria? Most of it is shadow boxing. A storm in a teacup. Here is the reason why. 1. N Korea is incapable of waging war with … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Twilight of Democracy was the title of Tariq’s talk. It was at the Concert Hall, packed with people of all ages, and there seemed to be more women than men. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe BJP on Friday claimed major breakthrough in India-Pakistan ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Source: BJP claims Modi-Sharif talks ‘a breakthrough’; Congress questions PM’s peace move – The Times of India Modi waves with … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 8 minutes“Modi! Modi! Modi!” chanted the crowd, which seemed to have learnt from watching the videos of his speech in New York. With hands going up like a slanted salute to take mobile phone snap shots, it appeared like they were … Continue reading
Reading Time: 13 minutesMedieval diplomacy, border incursions and balance of power ideas detract the relations between China and India. There is no end in sight to this game and an underlying distrust frames the relations. This is unlike the how these nations treat western powers, or do they live in their shadow of influence. China and India have a lot to gain by developing a mutual trust. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesI came across this article – (see link below) which echoes a shared feeling that Modi will have difficulty translating his successes at a state level into a national one. Of course he will! Analysts and even sceptics know that … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesI came across an article by Ori Nir, who is described as a man of peace from Jerusalem. There are people who speak of peace in that region. Many aspects keep peace away, but I feel the more one talks … Continue reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the weekend I saw two documentaries, which presented two sides of the same coin, i.e.: The Arab-Israeli Conflict. The versions or perceptions come from unexpected quarters, but provide enough information to know that there is a ray, a very … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 2 minutesTo invest militarily would be foolish. Development is the key for which India must participate in the building up of state institutions in Afghanistan through training, bilateral dialogue and sharing of intelligence. Continue reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesIs India’s nationalism going to blind its economic growth? The Modi government has moved swiftly to announce new measures which change the way things are usually done. This is a welcome change that dynamic leaders bring in, but how deep are the effects for the common man to grasp is the question. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 7 minutesWorld War 1 continues to be remembered a century later, and the Indian troops who fought in various sectors are being acknowledged now more than ever before. Gallipoli and Anzac has emerged as a unifying national event in Australia and New Zealand and the significant Indian contribution needs to be celebrated alongside. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA movie is set to be released by December end. It is about our sub continent’s holocaust which can help in the least to remind us of human failings and prevent such happenings in the future. Getting justice is a different matter … alas! Continue reading
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe diplomatic episode has reached new areas from emancipation of women to satirical animation of the event. a bit of an amusement, but at whose cost. What was the MEA thinking in this day and age? Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesDiplomats are meant to build relations and not scuttle them. Individuals and minor functionaries have a role in this buildup, but when they are the cause of discord, they place themselves before the state’s interest. Sad case for Indian diplomacy. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesWilliam Dalrymple’s view on the Afghan issue being a manifest of India-Pakistan conflicts seems to be a statement that will not go down well. It seems to reflect his lack of understanding of the region despite his excellent research reflected in his writings. The future of Afghanistan is on a slender thread. Elections are not far and will they bring Karzai back. Continue reading
