Coercive diplomacy? 

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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Pulwama terror attack has brought coercive diplomacy into the public discourse. It must be handled with caution. Coercive diplomacy? There is a need to differentiate it from ‘gunboat’ diplomacy! The article ignores the effect from all sides. In reality, … Continue reading

Modi’s airstrikes have called Pak’s nuclear bluff

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Reading Time: < 1 minute He has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading

Was Doklam to tame the Dragon?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes China’s foreign policy and strategy seek a military supremacy over the US. While it talks of regional leadership and supremacy, it actually challenges the US which is at an economic disadvantage with China. The desire for leadership lie in China’s history and growth. Continue reading

Is North Korea a Diversion for a US-Jordan Invasion of Syria?

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Article source : Is North Korea a Diversion for a US-Jordan Invasion of Syria? Most of it is shadow boxing. A storm in a teacup. Here is the reason why. 1. N Korea is incapable of waging war with … Continue reading

BJP claims Modi-Sharif talks ‘a breakthrough’; Congress questions PM’s peace move – The Times of India

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Reading Time: 4 minutes The BJP on Friday claimed major breakthrough in India-Pakistan ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Source: BJP claims Modi-Sharif talks ‘a breakthrough’; Congress questions PM’s peace move – The Times of India Modi waves with … Continue reading

Modi’s Hectic November!

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Reading Time: 8 minutes “Modi! Modi! Modi!” chanted the crowd, which seemed to have learnt from watching the videos of his speech in New York. With hands going up like a slanted salute to take mobile phone snap shots, it appeared like they were … Continue reading

Silky slippery roads: Indian and Chinese diplomacy

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Reading Time: 13 minutes Medieval diplomacy, border incursions and balance of power ideas detract the relations between China and India. There is no end in sight to this game and an underlying distrust frames the relations. This is unlike the how these nations treat western powers, or do they live in their shadow of influence. China and India have a lot to gain by developing a mutual trust. Continue reading

India Isn’t ‘Open for Business’ Yet – Bloomberg View

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Reading Time: 4 minutes I came across this article –  (see link below) which echoes a shared feeling that Modi will have difficulty translating his successes at a state level into a national one. Of course he will! Analysts and even sceptics know that … Continue reading

Defence reboot policy: Revamp R&D, simplify weapons purchase – The Times of India

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Is India’s nationalism going to blind its economic growth? The Modi government has moved swiftly to announce new measures which change the way things are usually done. This is a welcome change that dynamic leaders bring in, but how deep are the effects for the common man to grasp is the question. Continue reading

Anzac and India: A shared but forgotten camaraderie

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Reading Time: 7 minutes World War 1 continues to be remembered a century later, and the Indian troops who fought in various sectors are being acknowledged now more than ever before. Gallipoli and Anzac has emerged as a unifying national event in Australia and New Zealand and the significant Indian contribution needs to be celebrated alongside. Continue reading

Diplomatic fracas – a la Devyani

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Diplomats are meant to build relations and not scuttle them. Individuals and minor functionaries have a role in this buildup, but when they are the cause of discord, they place themselves before the state’s interest. Sad case for Indian diplomacy. Continue reading

Afghanistan a 1000 year war or can it be shortened?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes William Dalrymple’s view on the Afghan issue being a manifest of India-Pakistan conflicts seems to be a statement that will not go down well. It seems to reflect his lack of understanding of the region despite his excellent research reflected in his writings. The future of Afghanistan is on a slender thread. Elections are not far and will they bring Karzai back. Continue reading