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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,...
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Biblical rhetoric stirs controversy
17 June 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Ambedkar’s warning on democracy rings true
25 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
India tactfully manages US-Iran tensions
20 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Pakistani military tightens grip
13 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Nothing ‘gentlemanly’ in Chinese diplomacy
04 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Pakistan paying for its misplaced priorities
29 April 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The enduring ties between India and Iran
19 April 2024 | Bhopinder Singh
Iranian ‘bogey’ in Palestine conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu aims to broaden the scope of the conflict by involving Iran, leveraging the negative perceptions of Iranians in the West For decades, US-Israel has consistently blamed Iran for most of the terror attacks, even when actual participants have hailed from countries and organisations inimical to Iran. For...
Presidential choices make veterans rueful
The United States finds itself in a peculiar predicament where the choice between Biden and Trump feels more like picking the ‘less bad’ option The United States of America has a strange conundrum of choosing the ‘less bad’ Presidential option amongst geriatrics in Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump. One...
A tumultuous path ahead for Pak Govt
The spectre of a ‘selected’ Government looms large as the discredited PML-N and PPP join hands, perpetuating the charade of democracy in Pakistan Imran Khan led PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had witnessed a forced exodus of its leadership, disallowance of the party name/flag, and even the incarceration of Imran Khan himself, yet it...
Messi confronts China in his own way
China's psychological warfare extends from visa manipulations to Messi's ‘snub,' providing a taste of their own strategy in return Last year, three Indian Wushu players i.e., Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu, were given stapled visas to travel to China, for the World University Games. All three were proud Indian...
Tank Zorawar to rule the battlefield
Tank Zorawar is expected to dominate the proceedings of war with its fleet-footedness, adaptability and instinct for battle on punishing high altitudes Legendary (and sadly unsung) Dogra General, Zorawar Singh, is arguably the boldest, noblest and most successful Indian warrior whose unparalleled conquests entailed far-flung regions of Ladakh, Baltistan, Skardu and...
Taiwanese conundrum for mainland China
The best bet for the Chinese is to seek organic support for ‘reunification' with the main land from the Taiwanese themselves. A coercive posture and rough language would not help Contrary to Chinese assertions, insistences, and sensitivities to what it unilaterally calls ‘Chinese Taiwan’ or ‘Taiwan, China’, the Republic of China...
Trump exploits legal loopholes
As Trump faces charges of election interference, his reliance on presidential immunity raises concerns about the erosion of democratic values in American politics Donald Trump has historically abused technicalities to justify his conduct. Trump’s businesses have involved over 4,000 state and federal legal actions, including six bankruptcies. Contrary to established precedent,...
