BUSINESS
India should spread its love and power, beyond South Asia
As China muscles in on the region, how do we ensure Indian influence over the area?
WORLD
Reared for politics, Shinzo Abe lived in the fast lane
Shinzo Abe remained, till his death, the most influential politician in the country, and a power to reckon with.
BUSINESS
Kabul Gurdwara Attack | Taliban government needs to check Pakistan’s terror plans against India
As it comes out of the FATF ‘grey list’, the international community needs to persuade Pakistan that joining India in re-building Afghanistan will not only be financially profitable but will serve to increase its own security
POLITICS
Has Pakistan given China a carte blanche to plunder Gilgit-Baltistan?
The earlier plans to make Gilgit-Baltistan a province is not likely to be met, as it not only requires more finances, but it will also give more power to the regional government, who will have a say in decisions regarding the use of its resources by Pakistan or China
POLITICS
J&K | Supporting Hindus in Valley is biggest pushback against terrorists
As anger grows, it is up to every Kashmiri to come out on to the streets, and fight for the Hindus. That will stop attempts to start yet another exodus from the Valley and stop the terrorists in their tracks
BUSINESS
Imran Khan is on a sticky wicket, and that’s just one of the many problems Pakistan is facing
Pakistan is in for a year of economic and political instability, and that’s poor recompense for a country that placed its trust in the ‘Kaptaan’ and his merry men
POLITICS
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Russia visit is a puzzling non-event
Why did Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan visit Russia and risk his position so gravely, when he could have simply cancelled the visit? The answer could be that someone asked him to: most likely Islamabad’s all-weather friend
POLITICS
Pakistan army’s anti-India propaganda machinery hits a Facebook speed bump
Pakistan’s Prime Minister is a mere figure head, allowed to make his speeches, and little else. However, more worrying for New Delhi is the ISI’s direct and continuing manipulation of Pakistan’s media against India
BUSINESS
Indus Water Treaty an opportunity for India-Pakistan co-operation
The Indus Water Commissioners need to be joined by experts in the field of glacier melts, forestry and disaster management. Don’t erode the treaty. Widen its scope
POLITICS
Approach the India-Pakistan ceasefire with cautious optimism
For ceasefire violations to sustain in the long run, it means that the Pakistan army has to turn away from its decadal dependence on terror. That seems unlikely
POLITICS
China’s Covert Operations | Closer scrutiny on university grants and language institutions is welcome
Closer scrutiny is needed for 369 private universities and another 46 deemed universities, not to mention the several hundreds of private institutions which are more than willing to accept money from anywhere
POLITICS
Popularity and Terror Threats | Will politics in Pakistan follow the old script?
Maryam Nawaz should watch out. An almost identical series of events preceded Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. ‘Terrorist’ threats from unknown sources, allegations of foreign funding, and an Army intent on keeping the reins
BUSINESS
The takeaways from Joe Biden’s presidential team
‘Strong men’ may not be popular in a Democrat government, but Washington needs to understand that strength in policy cannot realistically be applied to only one theatre
POLITICS
Pakistan’s long shadow over religious extremism and attacks in France
Imran Khan’s leadership of Pakistan and the desire to become the leader of the Islamic world have taken the country further towards religious extremism
BUSINESS
‘Strategies for the Indo-Pacific’ is diplomacy’s little black dress
The real threat for India is, what if the whole ‘Indo-Pacific’ game slips out of its hands, and into those with different priorities and interests?
POLITICS
Why is Pakistan pushing the envelope on Kashmir?
Pakistan is smart enough to get itself some mileage from China’s anti-India thrust, both on the ground and in diplomacy at a time when its Kashmir policy is in disarray. However, all this comes at a price, and not just diplomatic
BUSINESS
Pakistan’s lame attempt to pin the KSE attack’s blame on India distracts attention from its own problems
Hating India has always been an escape route for a regime under stress
WORLD
In time-tested ties between India and Nepal, China must not be a factor
Nepal has been a loyal friend for decades, and Indian diplomacy needs to use tact rather than the overly big boss approach
BUSINESS
COVID-19 reminds us to be more environmentally conscious
The pandemic shows how sensitive the environment and the ecosystem surrounding us is. India needs to focus on a green recovery now
POLITICS
COVID-19 | India can turn this crisis into an environmental and economic opportunity
The coronavirus pandemic is a reminder to all, especially India, that all forms of life is necessary and must be protected for our survival
BUSINESS
Trump in India | The enviable progress in India-US defence ties
The good news is that the India-US bilateral defence ties has come a long way, in a very short time. The progress report is enviable, though there are hurdles to cross.
WORLD
Politics | Xi Jinping’s Myanmar visit and the takeaways for India
India’s sliding economy will restrain its spending capacity in neighbouring countries, especially in Myanmar where China is extending its footprint.
POLITICS
Opinion | Amidst India-Pakistan tension, let’s not forget the crisis in Kashmir
Separatist leaders today have little clout with the public, and little independence to speak their mind. Essentially they’ve been made irrelevant in this new youth-centred militancy.
