Jaibans Singh India and Pakistan today failed to agree on the modalities for demilitarisation of Siachen. At the end of the 12th Defence Secretary level talks, the two sides issued a joint statement which “welcomed” the ongoing process and stated that the discussions were held in a very frank and cordial atmosphere. The joint statement adds that both countries have agreed to … [Read more...] about Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
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Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
Jasbir Sarai Gautam Navlakha is said to be a journalist and a human rights activist. He was in the news recently due to his detention in Srinagar under Section 144 of the criminal procedure code (CrPC) on the grounds that his presence would disturb the peace in the region. Gautam Navlakha is the convener of some fringe establishment called the “International Tribunal on Human … [Read more...] about Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
The evolving security challenge and India’s response
S Ranjan There is growing speculation about the manner in which the security situation in South Asia, especially the Af-Pak region, will evolve now that the killing of bin Laden has been absorbed as a reality. There are many voices baying for Pakistan’s blood. In the US there is a growing feeling that the honeymoon with Pakistan is over and the government should be looking for … [Read more...] about The evolving security challenge and India’s response
Why we are not and cannot be like the US
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in the course of a press conference held at Kabul on May, 12, was asked whether India would adopt the type of operation carried out by the US to eliminate the al-Qaeda chief in order to get the terrorists wanted by it. Dr. Singh said: “These are sensitive issues and we don't discuss strategies on terror in press conferences.” He … [Read more...] about Why we are not and cannot be like the US
Security threat to India is as potent as ever
S Ranjan While joining the world in its euphoria over the killing of Osama bin Laden, India needs to pay more heed to the security challenges that have cropped up in the aftermath of this happening. Osama did not impact India’s security concerns directly, his organisation, al Queda, had minimal presence in the country, and as such, his death is not likely to have a profound … [Read more...] about Security threat to India is as potent as ever