Opinion

Islamist radicalism around the world seems to be declining. At least it really seems so, given the dwindling cases of violent extremism and shrinking space for its various narratives on …

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 …

On 20th June, the Atlantic Council published a post by Nataliya Popovych titled “Western Companies Are Still Financing Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine.” Quoting data from the Kyiv School of Economics the …

Most present-day problems have their answers in history and the same holds true for Balochistan. Balochistan, then the Princely State of Kalat, was governed by Britain like other parts of …

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 …

Raipur: Amid the Bhupesh Baghel government adopting a soft-Hindutva approach, Anita Sharma, a legislator from the ruling Congress party, has called for solidarity in constructing a ‘Hindu Rashtra.’ She invited …

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 …

After the Abraham Accords that opened new routes of communication and trade between Arab states and Israel, a new agreement named Sarah and Hajar Accords, is expected to bring women …

In less than a month after coming to power in Karnataka, the Congress government led by Siddaramaiah has begun to unleash its “anti-Hindu agenda” on the people by deciding to …

Mahua Venkatesh India and Egypt have quietly but aggressively pressed the pedal on resetting ties as new geopolitical dynamics throw up fresh challenges as well as opportunities. Later this month, …

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 …

The next parliament elections are around the corner, expected in January 2024, the hardline Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) after 10 years of hiatus held its first rally in Dhaka, …

Pakistan is a divided society today with everybody seeming to be fighting each other. It is a self-inflicted wound. And the May 9 mayhem has shattered dreams of Pakistan to …

Post abrogation of Article 370, ‘Naya Jammu and Kashmir’ has written a new chapter in its history under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Himalayan region has become …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on his eighth visit to the United States on 20th June, 2023. It is a testament to the dynamism of this partnership and …

The ongoing crackdown on secessionist remnants in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and their handlers in terrorist safe havens has yielded positive results, both intended and unintended. It …

President Joe Biden’s invitation to Prime Minister Modi to pay a State visit to the US is a recognition of the increasing importance that Washington now attaches to ties with …

In 2021, while addressing a National Conference on work related to religious affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, “religions in China must be Chinese in orientation”. Subsequently, China has been …

Inking of India-US roadmap for military-industrial cooperation was not surprising after the spat at Shangri La dialogue between Secretary Defence Lloyd Austin and China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu. It was …

Three months after the announcement of the Beijing Accord that, with Chinese mediation, normalised relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus, West Asia continues to exude optimism …

The Baloch community in south-west Pakistan observed the Baloch Missing Persons’ Day on June 8 by holding Twitter spaces and organising social media campaigns. The marginalised ethnic community has been …