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Atul Aneja

Atul Aneja

Atul Aneja writes on international geopolitical trends focusing on China, Eurasia and the Indo-Pacific

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    Is there a US factor in China’s decision to sack top leaders of its Rocket Forces?

    by Atul Aneja August 1, 2023
    by Atul Aneja August 1, 2023

    China has replaced the top leadership of its rocket forces, which is at the heart of its nuclear arsenal. Wang Houbin, the navy’s former deputy commander will now head the …

  • Opinion

    Why has Xi Jinping chosen Wang Yi as his foreign policy Czar after Qin Gang’s exit?

    by Atul Aneja July 28, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 28, 2023

    Earlier this week, the world was surprised when Wang Yi returned as China’s foreign minister replacing Qin Gang, who had mysteriously disappeared from public eye since June 25. By becoming …

  • World

    Is Wang Yi’s re-appointment as foreign minister in place of Qin Gang a stopgap arrangement?

    by Atul Aneja July 25, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 25, 2023

    China has  replaced its foreign minister Qin Gang with veteran diplomat Wang Yi—a move that has surprised many. While speculation was swirling about Qin’s fate, who had disappeared from public …

  • World

    Sri Lanka pivots towards India during Wickremesinghe’s New Delhi visit

    by Atul Aneja July 21, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 21, 2023

    The visit of the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to New Delhi has a central message, of establishing a primary relationship with India. Sri Lanka’s pivot to India is being …

  • Opinion

    Why a military-backed caretaker government could seal Imran Khan’s fate in Pakistan

    by Atul Aneja July 21, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 21, 2023

    In the subtle pendulum shifts, but which do not change the big picture of the Pakistani army’s intent to sideline Imran Khan from political contention, it appears that the ex-Prime …

  • World

    Why Pakistan’s post-Imran transition may take longer than expected

    by Atul Aneja July 18, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 18, 2023

    Pakistan’s post-Imran transition that began on May 9 when vandals, mostly supporters of the ex-Prime Minister, frontally took on the military by attacking key symbols of the army’s power and …

  • Opinion

    Pakistan’s transition mutates as Army Chief Asim Munir, PM Sharif work hand in glove to ease out Imran Khan

    by Atul Aneja July 14, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 14, 2023

    An emboldened Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are slowly shifting the balance of power in their tussle to ease out ex-PM Imran Khan from political …

  • World

    Head of influential Muslim World League seeks India’s backing for an Alliance of Civilizations

    by Atul Aneja July 11, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 11, 2023

    The head of the Muslim World League (MWL)—a Saudi based body whose influence reverberates across the world–has called for strengthening an alliance of civilizations, with India as a key partner …

  • Opinion

    Imran Khan suffers heavy blow as his base in Gilgit Baltistan comes under attack

    by Atul Aneja July 6, 2023
    by Atul Aneja July 6, 2023

    There is disquiet in the mountains as the Chief Minister of the occupied Gilgit Baltistan assembly who belonged to ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf  (PTI) party has been sacked. …

  • World

    Modi-Putin telecon spotlights India’s strategic autonomy

    by Atul Aneja June 30, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 30, 2023

    After a successful visit of the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin—a move that reinforces New Delhi’s strategic autonomy and a non-zero-sum …

  • Opinion

    Pakistan’s massive military purge may still be a job half done

    by Atul Aneja June 26, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 26, 2023

    The Pakistan army has begun an all-out purge of the institution in its bid to weed out those who were apparently complicit, or did not confront mobs that targeted key …

  • Opinion

    Is Faiz Hameed Pak Army Chief’s main obstacle in his battle with Imran Khan?

    by Atul Aneja June 21, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 21, 2023

    A month-and-a half after the seismic event, more details are emerging about Pakistan’s May 9 mutiny, whose purpose was to unseat Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and replace him …

  • World

    Will meeting of retired Generals with Pak Army Chief release pressure on ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan?

    by Atul Aneja June 19, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 19, 2023

    Retired Generals close to Imran Khan have met Pak Army Chief Asim Munir, pleading for leniency towards the ex-Prime Minister, following the May 9 revolt that targeted icons of the …

  • Opinion

    When it comes to China, India may need to pull a leaf out of Blinken’s playbook

    by Atul Aneja June 17, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 17, 2023

    Two related developments, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China this weekend and the release of Germany’s first strategy paper have one common thread—the two allies are ready …

  • World

    Pak military targets Imran Khan’s overseas network, London based Adil Raja among others in the firing line

    by Atul Aneja June 15, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 15, 2023

    In its bid to dismantle ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s overseas network, Pakistan’s military has gone after influential YouTuber Adil Raja—a bullhorn for sowing divisions and unrest within the armed forces. …

  • Opinion

    Pak Army identifies May 9 kingpins, gets set for speedy trials in military courts

    by Atul Aneja June 15, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 15, 2023

    Bereft of options, Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is desperately looking for outside support—from his overseas base of around 12,000 affluent Americans– and a dialogue with the military. Within the …

  • World

    Will Mohsin Beg become Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister after Imran Khan’s exit?

    by Atul Aneja June 12, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 12, 2023

    As the process to remove ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan from Pakistan’s future political configurations continues unabated, there is considerable brainstorming within the establishment about holding general elections and the transition …

  • Opinion

    Military purge in Pakistan gathers steam as countdown begins for Imran Khan’s arrest

    by Atul Aneja June 9, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 9, 2023

    The military purge in Pakistan has gathered steam to root out supporters of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan whose early arrest is now on the cards. Authoritative sources told India Narrative …

  • Opinion

    Imran Khan loses second-in-command after Pak Army decides to roast May 9 rebels

    by Atul Aneja June 8, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 8, 2023

    After Pakistan’s military on Wednesday spelled out Imran Khan’s doom, the ex-Prime Minister’s top lieutenant Shah Mahmood has shown visible signs of deserting him, leaving the former cricketer isolated, though …

  • Opinion

    Pak Army Chief Asim Munir goes for the jugular, to invoke Army Act to dock masterminds of May 9 revolt

    by Atul Aneja June 7, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 7, 2023

    The Pakistan military top brass has concluded a four-day huddle with a firm resolve to root out ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s network that caused the May 9 rebellion against the …

  • Opinion

    Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan crosses another Red Line—seeks international sanctions against military

    by Atul Aneja June 6, 2023
    by Atul Aneja June 6, 2023

    Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has crossed another red line by seeking support from the United States to impose sanctions on the military alleging violation of human rights. The accusations …

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