Jaibans Singh “Pakistan cannot kill its way to victory. And conversely, there is hardly any guarantee that peace talks would succeed.” Chilling words used by a Pakistani columnist Saim Saeed in his column, “Taliban talks are a complex, long-term process,” published in a prominent English newspaper of Pakistan - The Express Tribune. The comment was made in the context of the … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s anti-terror policy: neither here nor there!!
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Security in Jammu and Kashmir: Circa 2013
Jaibans Singh 2013 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir so far as security is concerned. This was the third consecutive year when the state witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth; many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical … [Read more...] about Security in Jammu and Kashmir: Circa 2013
Is Devyani Khobragade more “Indian” than other Indians for the MEA?
Jaibans Singh Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul general to the US may well go down in history as a person who brought the Indo-US relationship to a brink. It is heartening to see India stand up for maltreatment of one of its citizens in the US, something that seems to have become a norm in the arrogant nation. Devyani was charged by the US authorities with visa fraud … [Read more...] about Is Devyani Khobragade more “Indian” than other Indians for the MEA?
DGMO meeting over; prepare for business as usual in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh For about three months now the Indian media has been waiting with a bated breath for the meeting between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian and Pakistani armies that was decided upon by the Prime Ministers of the two countries in New York on September, 29. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since then. Pakistan has not … [Read more...] about DGMO meeting over; prepare for business as usual in Jammu and Kashmir
The devious Pakistan-China nexus to marginalise India
Mehtab Karan Singh China is poised to build a $ 18 billion economic corridor linking Gawadar Port in Balochistan, Pakistan with Kashghar in Xinjiang, North-West China. The project will involve a railway line, fibre optic link and a petroleum pipeline across the Karakoram. Several industrial projects are proposed along the corridor. It is also proposed to upgrade the Karakoram … [Read more...] about The devious Pakistan-China nexus to marginalise India