Jasbir Sarai The French born author and journalist, Claude Arpi, in his article, "Time to change the narrative on 1962 India-China war" carried by The Daily Guardian on 23 August, has made some very interesting observations on the actual fallout of the Indo-China War, … [Read more...] about Indo-China War 1962: China should shed misplaced euphoria of victory
International Perspectives
Afghanistan and Taliban: The Pakistani perspective
Jaibans Singh Pakistan Foreign Minister greeting Taliban leaders Much has been written and talked about with regard to the situation in Afghanistan. In India, the role of Pakistan has been discussed in great detail. It would be interesting to analyse what is being said … [Read more...] about Afghanistan and Taliban: The Pakistani perspective
नफरत की माँ : तालिबान इस्लाम का वास्तविक स्वरूप है!
राम गोपाल राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह दिनकर अपनी बहुचर्चित पुस्तक ‘संस्कृति के चार अध्याय में लिखते हैं कि इस्लाम में बुतपरस्ती ( मूर्तिपूजा) का विरोध है और ‘बुत शब्द ‘बुद्ध' से ही बना है। महमूद गजनवी ने सोमनाथ मन्दिर तोड़ा, बाबर ने अयोध्या का श्रीराम मन्दिर तोड़ा। औरंगजेब ने … [Read more...] about नफरत की माँ : तालिबान इस्लाम का वास्तविक स्वरूप है!
Afghanistan on the brink: Challenges for India and the world
Jasbir Sarai The inevitability of Taliban control over the whole of Afghanistan within a year or two of the US leaving the country was quite well appreciated. What was not appreciated was the speed with which it happened. According to reports, the Taliban is already in … [Read more...] about Afghanistan on the brink: Challenges for India and the world
Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
Hardeep Bedi Afghanistan is, once again, going through a very challenging phase marked by uncertainty. Even as the Government of Afghanistan exudes confidence, there is news of the Taliban gaining ground and power across the country. Reports emanating from the Indian … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns