Prabhakar Gupta Withdrawal of AFSPA from some districts of J&K or its dilution has been a topic of hot debate in the last few weeks, especially after Omar Abdullah’s fiery announcement of is imminent repeal from some areas and the centre’s considered opinion that the sensitive issue merits more deliberation and consensus amongst the stake holders, especially so, the Army. … [Read more...] about AFSPA: The crux, the options and the ramifications
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Pakistan’s doublespeak, US complicity and India’s options
Simrit Kahlon There can be no smoke without fire; whatever may be said or implied, there has to be some credibility in the controversy involving Pakistan Ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani’s, offer to resign over the “memo controversy” . It is being said that on May, 09, a week after US commandos killed Osama bin Laden in a Pakistani garrison town, Hussain sent a memo to … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s doublespeak, US complicity and India’s options
Address AFSPA with a patient, mature, step by step approach
Jaibans Singh A firm stand has been taken by the centre while addressing the proposal mooted by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding revocation of the Act from some districts of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Omar may have a point in his contention; however, the response of the central leadership indicates an overriding opinion that a sensitive decision of this … [Read more...] about Address AFSPA with a patient, mature, step by step approach
Chinese belligerence concerns India more that the world
Jaibans Singh It is very interesting to note the alacrity with which China registers its protest against any action that India may take to further its strategic interests, either internally or in concert with other nations of the South Asian region. The recent decision by the Indian Army to improve upon its defensive posture along the line of actual control has not even taken … [Read more...] about Chinese belligerence concerns India more that the world
Demonising the Army has grave security implications
Jasbir Sarai The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is in the proverbial “centre of the storm” currently. A misplaced belief of its “draconian” nature is being exploited by some segments of society to fulfill personal agendas. Some on the fringes of the media glare and looking for free publicity pontificate on the issue; others look towards it as a political opportunity. … [Read more...] about Demonising the Army has grave security implications