Dr. Simrit Kahlon So, the world has finally realised that Masood Azhar is a terrorist! One wonders about the reason behind this enlightened thought especially so far as China is concerned. China has relented, not because of a change of heart, but because the international pressure and isolation was becoming unbearable. Its opposition to proscribing Azhar was perplexing the … [Read more...] about Proscription of Masood Azhar: Significance and aftermath
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Indian Army’s victory in Kargil War: Unparalleled in annals of military history
Jaibans Singh ‘‘I have confidence in the ability of our armed forces. The armed forces shall accomplish this task and ensure that no one dares to indulge in this kind of misadventure in future,” said then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in an address to the nation on June, 7, 1999. Thus, was put into motion the Indo-Pakistan conflict of 1999, commonly referred to as the … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s victory in Kargil War: Unparalleled in annals of military history
Dragon drags its feet on fight against terror
Vikas Khanna Can China be a trusted ally in the global war against terrorism? The question assumes significance due to the country’s steadfast protection to Masood Azhar, the chief of Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The country has been consistently scuttling the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) effort to declare him a global terrorist. India … [Read more...] about Dragon drags its feet on fight against terror
Will China walk the talk on terror?
Vikas Khanna Unpredictability seems to be the mantra of China’s foreign policy! To everyone’s surprise, China joined hands with the four other BRICS nations and endorsed the Xiamen declaration that named militant groups based in Pakistan as a security concern in the region. The groups named in the declaration included Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Afghan … [Read more...] about Will China walk the talk on terror?
Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key