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
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The turmoil in Afghanistan and its impact on India
Maj. Gen. C P Singh, (Retd) ‘You can change friends, but you can’t change your neighbours.’ What does one do when some rogue people come and occupy one's neighbourhood? People who give a damn to the rules of civilized society, harbour outlaws, threaten the neighbours, deal … [Read more...] about The turmoil in Afghanistan and its impact on India
The emerging situation in Afghanistan and options for India
Jaibans Singh A few days back, the U.S. left the ancient city of Bagram, in the Parwan province of Afghanistan where they had maintained an air base for almost two decades. With this, 90 percent of the US forces in Afghanistan have left the country. The contingent … [Read more...] about The emerging situation in Afghanistan and options for India
US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India
Col. Iqbal Singh (Retired) In the wake of the proposed US/NATO exit from Afghanistan, some major regional and geopolitical changes and some major disruptions are expected. Pakistan and Afghanistan, mainly the Taliban, are going to be in focus. Amid these developments, the … [Read more...] about US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India
Infringement of human rights through state sponsored violence in Balochistan
Jasbir Sarai On 01 June 2021, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made a rare visit to Balochistan, a province that has been in the throes of a separatist insurgency ever since the creation of the country. The visit had a distinct political hue with the PM making all the … [Read more...] about Infringement of human rights through state sponsored violence in Balochistan