Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with the worst floods in the past five/six decades. Preliminary reports place the death toll at two hundred; the actual may be much more. Lakhs have remained marooned over many days and thousands have been left homeless. No doubt the tragedy is of mammoth proportions. The primary thought goes to those who have been … [Read more...] about As the Nation fights for Kashmir Hurriyat is nowhere to be seen
Indo-China Relations: The bottom line is military might
Jaibans Singh A leadership change took place in China in March, 2013; this was a once in a decade transition. The recent parliamentary elections in India gave a clear majority to a single party with a strong leader - Narendra Modi. It becomes quite evident that incumbent governments of the two Asian giants will be dealing with each other for a sustained period of time. … [Read more...] about Indo-China Relations: The bottom line is military might
Double cross and deceit by the Pakistan army
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, is a very lonely man today; undoubtedly he would also be sad, dejected and depressed by the manner in which he has been let down by the generals of his own country’s army that is sworn to serve his democratically elected government. In his case such double cross and deceit has happened not once but twice. The role of … [Read more...] about Double cross and deceit by the Pakistan army
Ceasefire violations: The causes, the implications and options to meet the challenge
Jaibans Singh Ceasefire violations along the line of control (LoC) and the international border (IB) with Pakistan are a cause of concern; they are increasing tensions and blocking forward movement in relations between Indian and Pakistan; they are causing avoidable loss of life and property to the already hard pressed people living in the border areas; most alarming is the … [Read more...] about Ceasefire violations: The causes, the implications and options to meet the challenge
The rise and rise of the Pakistan Army
Mehtab Karan Singh Pakistan!! Trying to figure out this nation is by far the most elusive challenge for a political or a military analyst! What makes this nation tick? How is it staying afloat given its multifarious problems? Is there any hope in the horizon or will it continue to hurtle down a tunnel of despair till it hits rock bottom and crashes due to its own weight? A lot … [Read more...] about The rise and rise of the Pakistan Army