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Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Sacred Games With Democracy.

As Pakistan’s new Prime Minister took oath of office about 10 weeks ago. A new era of Pakistan’s gamble with democracy begun. Widely believed to be backed by the army and the deep state, Imran Khan is said to be the “establishment’s” man in the hot seat. The 10 weeks have passed since the flamboyant former cricket took office. He took some popular steps to … Continue reading Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Sacred Games With Democracy.

INDIA-US sign crucial pact

At the 2+2 talks held here in New Delhi between the foreign and defense ministers of the two countries India and United States Signed a crucial military pact named COMCASA  which stands for “Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement”. The pact was signed after India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman met their US counterparts, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim … Continue reading INDIA-US sign crucial pact

Will 2+2 tango??

As India and United States meet for the 2+2 dialogue on 6th of September, 2018 in New Delhi. There will be lot of issues on which the hardball will be played behind the customary warmth and handshakes which have been a frequent feature of Indo-US relationship. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo  and Defense secretary Jim Mattis will meet their Indian counterparts Shushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman in … Continue reading Will 2+2 tango??

India and Pakistan exercise together for the first time – Why the noise is unnecessary

As a part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) counter-terrorism drills, India and Pakistan will for the first time exercise together. This would the first such occasion for the South Asian rivals to participate in such an event. First but not the first time both armies are coming together. Let me demystify my comment about the topic at hand as I examine it in greater … Continue reading India and Pakistan exercise together for the first time – Why the noise is unnecessary

The Rafale Rostrum

Once again the jostling between the government and the opposition has put the spotlight on the Rafale deal. The trading of barbs by both the sides and the use of “Rafale Rostrum” to play politics has serious implications for national security. Clearly at the beginning itself of my analysis let me state that Rafale deal is not NDA’s Bofors, though, opposition in general and principal … Continue reading The Rafale Rostrum