Dr. Simrit Kahlon “You know and I know the ‘War Politics’ that are being played out against the Hazara community in Balochistan. The eighth largest Army in the world and a nuclear power is deployed in every street of the Province in combat fatigues, still terrorists strike at will, so where is the state, does anybody have an answer? You are Baloch, where is your self … [Read more...] about War politics, state sponsored terror against Hazaras’ in Balochistan
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Pulwama: Pakistan’s reaction and India’s options
Dr. Simrit Kahlon While coming to terms with the horrific terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Kashmir, it becomes important to see Pakistan’s reaction to the carnage that it has sponsored. Pakistan has taken military, political and diplomatic actions with such clinical precision that can only be the outcome of previous knowledge of an incident or good experience in … [Read more...] about Pulwama: Pakistan’s reaction and India’s options
Parakram Parv: An ode to the brave Indian soldier
Farooq Wani The nation celebrated “Parakram Parv” from 28 September to 30 September, to commemorate the bravery of its soldiers as demonstrated by the daring raids on terrorist camps set up by Pakistan in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) with the intention of infiltrating terrorists into the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The raids, carried out on the night of 28-29, … [Read more...] about Parakram Parv: An ode to the brave Indian soldier
Imran Khan and India: Dealing with the “if and buts”
Dr. Simrit Kahlon What will be Imran Khan’s foreign affairs policy? This good question comes with a corollary - will Imran Khan have a foreign policy at all, knowing full well that he would have no authority to implement the same? In his first speech, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has chosen to highlight domestic issues, and rightly so, considering the challenge that he … [Read more...] about Imran Khan and India: Dealing with the “if and buts”
Suspension of Operations in Kashmir: A well intentioned move but full of holes
Jaibans Singh The Union Government has declared “suspension of operations” in Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan. A request for what was termed as a “ceasefire” was made by the chief minister of the state, Mehbooba Mufti, about a week back and the consent has come a few days before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state, which is slated for May, 19. "I … [Read more...] about Suspension of Operations in Kashmir: A well intentioned move but full of holes