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M.K. Bhadrakumar
Something Surreal as Mamallapuram Beckons Xi Jinping
07 Oct 2019
A recalibration of India’s diplomacy vis-a-vis China has become inevitable, especially in the backdrop of Beijing’s stance on J&K and Delhi’s dalliance with the “Quad” – two unrelated but…
Ali Ahmed
Are Indian Armed Forces Turning Partisan
24 Sep 2019
The changing civil-military relationship needs monitoring.
M.K. Bhadrakumar
With Eye on Trump, India Scrambles for Russian Support
23 Aug 2019
India’s West Asia policy increasingly shows a tilt toward the US-Israeli-Saudi axis, which may take a leap forward this weekend if during Modi’s visit to Bahrain, an agreement is signed committing…
Zubair Sofi
Kashmir Under Siege: Section 144, Curfew Imposed, Political Leaders Under House Arrest
05 Aug 2019
There is a spike in tension and uncertainty ahead of Home Minister’s visit. Former CMs Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have been put under house arrest, along with other Opposition leaders.
Sagrika Kissu
Kashmir Edgy as Panic Spreads Over Additional Troop Deployment
29 Jul 2019
Speculation rife over Centre’s probable move on Article 35A; Mehbooba favours all-party meet after slew of orders create a sense of fear.
M.K. Bhadrakumar
Pompeo Coming With American Goodies, But There's a Paradigm Shift
14 Jun 2019
The US Secretary of State is representing American arms vendors and exporters, but he isn’t wasting time calling on Raksha Mantri or Commerce Minister. It’s a brave new world now — where business is…
Ali Ahmed
The Five Years Of Mr Ajit Doval
16 May 2019
Toting up Ajit Doval’s final score card.
M.K. Bhadrakumar
Is Imran Khan Gaming Modi and Doval in Indian Elections?
11 Apr 2019
It is only Modi who is today in a position to clarify on what basis Imran Khan could have said with such audacity, “Perhaps if the BJP – a right-wing party – wins, some kind of settlement in Kashmir…
Nikhil Wagle
Is Rahul Gandhi Afraid of Modi’s Nationalist Narrative?
04 Mar 2019
While the Modi government failed to take moral responsibility after the Pulwama attack, Rahul and the opposition, by failing to harp on it, has allowed the government to get off the hook.
M.K. Bhadrakumar
Do Not Barter Away National Security Interests
03 Mar 2019
Prime Minister Modi says he’s given a “free hand” to the armed forces. Are we to assume that the IAF suo moto acted on February 26? That is inconceivable.