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Superpower retreats and their fallout
Russians abandoning Assads is a stark reminder of the fact that promises of steadfast allegiance can falter when geopolitical will and resources wane The Vietnam War was fought between the forces of the North (supported by the Soviet Union and China) and those of the South (supported by the United States...
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Unveiling transnational drug syndicate
02 December 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
India’s cricket boycott is a safety issue, not politics
15 November 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
‘Trophyisation' of weapon platforms
31 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Trump tries hard to win the second term
23 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Ratan Naval Tata: A gem of a person
15 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The deceptive facade of China’s military
01 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The statesman who bore the burden of Kandahar
14 September 2024 | Bhopinder Singh
IC-814: Lessons beyond the binary
The web series ‘IC-184: The Kandahar Hijack’ has reignited debate over the moral and strategic dilemmas faced during hostage crises Web series IC-184: The Kandahar Hijack, has triggered debate on the complexities and ‘greys’ that accompany such incidents. Beyond obvious things like the lack of coordination, responsiveness or even allowing the...
The shadow games of Pakistan's ISI
Often accused of overstepping its professional bounds, ISI has become a player in domestic politics, international intrigue, and personal vendettas Spy novelist John Le Carre describes spies as complicated and lonely beings, living double lives. Such seclusion makes deception, intrigue and unrequited ambition, their default mode. The fact that they know...
Finding fault with the US for internal failures
The narrative of an ‘American hand’ in political unrest in South Asia sells, even as the root cause of instability often lie with its own politicians The United States of America did not have a significant role in the run-up to the independence of the Indian subcontinent from the British Raj....
The unyielding spirit of military families
Military service comes with 'unlimited liability,' a reality underscored by the valour and ultimate sacrifices of the young soldiers who gave their lives for the country Recent martyrdom of four Indian Army personnel i.e., Capt. Brijesh Thapa, Naik Rajesh, Sepoy Brijendra and Sepoy Ajay of the 10th Rashtriya Rifles (Rajput Regiment)...
New army chief follows Zorawar’s footsteps
The ancient Duggar region has produced many of India's bravest warriors and earned the highest number of gallantry awards in the annals of the Indian Armed Forces Ancient Duggar region (land of warrior-Dogras spanning J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Punjab) has given maximum sacrifice and earned the highest number of...
Indians dying on the Russian frontline
The presence of Indian nationals on the Russian side of the Ukraine conflict raises broader questions about the ethics of foreign combatant recruitment. The issue of Indians fighting along with the Russian forces in the Ukraine War is particularly piquant, given India’s historic relations with the Soviet Union earlier and Russia...
The rise of radical rebels in Pakistan
This alarming rise in extremism has prompted Pakistan to initiate Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, an ambitious effort aimed at eradicating terrorism Clergy has always played a pivotal role in the Pakistani narrative. The indelible impact of the ‘Mullahs’ has historically cut across institutions of power like the Military ‘establishment’, political parties, civilian society,...
