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Will FATF bell the Pakistani cat

• Notable as a terror sponsoring state with direct connections with Pahalgam terror attack in India and having been on the FATF grey list previously, Pakistan has evaded India’s attempt to be re-enlisted on it this year. • FATF in a rare statement has condemned the Pahalgam attack and has called for further measures and…
The Israel-Iran War

The ongoing Israel-Iran War is running full blown, with the potential of escalating into a larger regional war. The current round of hostilities commenced with Israel’s pre-emptive strikes in Iran. Justifying the strikes against Iran, the IDF said in a post on X: “15 nuclear bombs. That’s how many nuclear weapons Iran could’ve made, before…
Aerial Surveillance

Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Masood Akhtar has admitted in an interview that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the night of May 9/10 to a BrahMos missile strike at PAFs base in Bholari. Akhtar posted on X: “They (Indian forces) fired four…
Fighting Terror

The world awaits the military parade for the birthday bash of the POTUS Donald Trump on June 14. The select list of invitees includes the SS (Self-Styled) Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan. In his testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, General Michael Kurilla, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said, “We have…
Analysis on Pakistan grown terrorist groups

In a conversation with Col. Anil Bhat, leading researcher analyst on the AfPak region (Afghanistan-Pakistan) Aparna Rawal discusses the origination/establishment and current cultivation of various terrorist outfits by the government of Pakistan – a policy, which aligns with its anti-India line. While nearly every claim by Delhi is vehemently refuted by Islamabad, the presence and…
How Pakistan institutionalised lies and became a terror terminus

Whatever happened in India and Pakistan since an atrocious attack with religious overtones on 26 male tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), India, on 22 April 2025 by Pakistani terrorists, threw open the lid on how Pakistan’s power-drunk leaders have been misgoverning their country since its painful birth, constantly on lies, denials, delusions, deceit…
Behind The Spider’s Web

Volodymyr Zelensky is on pig’s back, oinking over Operation ‘Spider’s Web. According to him, 117 drones were used in the operation with a corresponding number of drone operators involved. 34% of the Russian strategic cruise missile carriers stationed at air bases were hit. The drone attack supposedly destroyed or damaged over 40 strategic bombers, including…
India – The Racing Superpower

News says India is a racing (not rising) superpower, having overtaken Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world with GDP of USD 4 trillion. Does it really matter that India’s per capita income is USD 2,890 compared to Japan’s USD 33,900 (11.8 times higher than India’s)? After all, Japan’s population is only…
Unfinished Agenda of Mohd Yunus

It has been reported in these columns earlier how Muhammad Yunus, CIA-installed Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, is prostituting simultaneously for the US, China and Pakistan. Beijing has considerable influence in Bangladesh and China has built the submarine base for the Bangladesh navy at Pekua in Cox’s Bazar (costing USD1.21 billion), which…
Calls to Deport Chinese president Xi Jinping’s daughter from the US

MAGA activist, Laura Loomer has called to deport the Chinese president Xi Jinping’s daughter who lives in Massachusetts, protected by PLA guards. “Communists don’t belong in our country. She further added “I think I’m going to confront her on video and ask her about her father,”Given that US has announced a major crackdown on Chinese…
US-India relations on hold?

While the US visit by PM Modi to the US and the India visit by VP J.D. Vance in India received extensive publicity for increasing the cooperation between the two countries, latest developments suggest that there might be problems to be worked on before the bilateral trade expands.
Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) declares war on Pro Independence Baloch groups

ISKP, acting as an asset of Pakistan, has tried to sustain itself in Balochistan and in exchange carried Pakistan’s bidding. After being reportedly attacked by the Baloch insurgents, the terror outfit has called for attacks on Baloch fighters and their sympathizers.
The Menace of Ageing Dennis

US President Donald Trump signing executive orders almost every day and displaying these is creating much humour worldwide. Many view this like little Dennis the Menace showing his homework in class, then returning home and telling his mom his report card is poor because the teacher herself is in the same class of kindergarten for…
India’s Operation Shield- Mock Drills

“Operation Shield” Drills Underway India’s “Operation Shield” civil defense drills are active in Punjab, Haryana, and J&K to counter air, drone, and missile threats.
Psychological Warfare Through AI

A recent, undisclosed AI experiment on Reddit shockingly showed AI-generated comments were 3 to 6 times more persuasive than human ones. This raises urgent concerns about AI’s ability to manipulate public opinion and potentially threaten democracy, echoing past events like the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
The Field Marshal Plan

John F Kennedy once said, “No matter how big the lie; repeat it often and the masses will regard it as truth”. Wisdom says quotes more often are like guidelines that can’t be applied across the board in every situation. But radicalism defies logic. Pakistan with institutionalized radicalization and military holding democracy to ransom, is…
ISRO’s invaluable contribution to Op Sindoor in its year of the 101st satellite

ISRO played a game-changing role in Operation Sindoor, acting as India’s “Silent Shield in the Sky.” Its satellites, like RISAT-1B, provided real-time surveillance, pinpoint navigation, and seamless communication, ensuring the Indian Army had crucial intelligence for precise strikes and border protection.
America’s Legacy of Terror

Donald Trump’s U.S. foreign policy entwines with terrorism, from embracing Syria’s ex-Al Qaeda interim President to appointing a Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked jihadist to a White House board. Despite vowing to curb Pakistan’s terrorist havens, Trump’s Afghanistan withdrawal, Taliban deal, and trade sanction threats to shield Pakistan reveal hypocrisy. With the CIA-MI6-ISI nexus thriving and Trump’s family tied…
LeT terrorist, Razaullah Nizamani, shot dead by unknown gunmen

A top LeT terrorists Razauulah Nizamani, responsible for a number of attacks in India, was shot dead in Matli, Sindh province of Pakistan
Political Showbiz in Operation Sindoor

PM Modi’s post-Operation Sindoor address ignited global scrutiny. 1 The operation’s strikes on Pakistani targets, including a potential nuclear site, were bold but raised questions. The US-brokered ceasefire and the loss of an Indian Rafale, possibly to a Chinese missile, added complexity. Criticism arose over political showbiz and India’s technological vulnerabilities.
India's Substantial Missile Programme

India’s missile program includes the advanced Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, tested successfully in 2016 and offering a 5,500 km range. Another key achievement is the BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly with Russia. This formidable system, capable of launch from multiple platforms, significantly strengthens India’s defense capabilities.
World’s Fastest, Farthest And Hardest Hitting Made In India Brahmos Missile Gets Exported

In a landmark move in January 2022, India exported its first fully operational weapon system: the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile. A historic contract was signed on January 28, 2022, with the Philippines for shore-based anti-ship systems. Developed through a 1998 India-Russia collaboration between DRDO and NPOM, BRAHMOS has become a globally recognized, multi-platform weapon.
Operation Keller: India eliminates the terrorists behind the Pahalgam Terror attack

On 13 May 2025, India’s “Operation Keller” eliminated three Lashkar e Tayaba terrorists in a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
India’s Unprecedented Retribution Against A ‘Rogue State’: The Battle Against Terror Should Not Go Unfinished

Reportedly, the Kirana Hills—near the fortified underground nuclear storage site at Mushaf-Sargodha—were struck by a BrahMos missile. According to idrw.org, the strike on Rawalpindi’s Noor Khan base sent shockwaves through the Pakistan Army leadership, especially its chief, General Asif Munir. The operation exposed critical vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence.
India-Pak Ceasefire – Who Did Trump Rescue?

The India-Pakistan ceasefire is scrutinized for potential US influence, especially after the suspicious Pahalgam massacre, as evidence suggests CIA-MI6 foreknowledge. India’s response is deemed weak, possibly undermined by US intervention. Concerns persist about Pakistan’s ongoing terrorism, facilitated by Chinese tech, and India’s insufficient deterrence.
Indo-Pak Conflict Widens

Following India’s strikes on terrorist havens in Pakistan, the Indo-Pak conflict has widened. Pakistan’s Chinese military technology proved ineffective, leading to reported deal cancellations. India retaliated against Pakistani drone and missile attacks, inflicting damage on their air defense. Intense fighting continues at the border, while internal unrest grows in Pakistan with Baloch and TTP attacks.…
Indian Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack

Operation Sindoor and its aftermath
Water Bomb and Water Cover

Amid the war hysteria in the aftermath of Pahalgam massacre, comes the fake news of Indian Rafale jets patrolling Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and government’s announcement for a caste census; latter seen an effort to divert attention from the crisis at home because few months back Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an “Urban Naxal”…
Musa, LeT and ISI in the aftermath of Pahalagm attack

• As the security forces conduct operation to track the key conspirator, Hashim Musa behind the 22 April Pahalgam attack, the ISI hand in the orchestrated attack continues to be visible. • Musa is believed to be from the Pakistan special forces working in conjunction with LeT .
Anatomizing Pahalgam Massacre

High-pitched political noises in India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/op-eds/pahalgam-terror-attack/) are deafening. Indigenous media is portraying that Pakistan is cornered and New Delhi is planning the hog roast. Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto is braying like a rabid donkey (the types Pakistan exports to China) that Indian blood will flow…
The Resistance Force (TRF)

Proscribed as a terror outfit by India, the Kashmir Resistance Force (TRF) is an off shoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). It consists of the cadres from both LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen. The group came into existence post the abrogation of Article 370 (special status, or autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian constitution to Jammu…
Pahalgam Terror Attack

The ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack was executed at about 2,30 pm on April 22, when some 4-6 terrorists came out of the woods and fired at tourists. The killed included tourists from across India and two foreigners. These were common citizens, businessmen, a naval officer, an IAF officer, and an intelligence bureau (IB) official. Hindus…
South-SE Asian Schmooze

Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, speaking recently at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, in presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Pakistani ministers, called Kashmir “Pakistan’s jugular vein” and said, “You have to tell Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget that our forefathers thought we were different from…
Teetwal Transforms – conflict zone to a tourist destination.

“Dilli ab door nahi (Delhi isn’t far now), Now all roads lead to Teetwal,” beamed a tea vendor from Teetwal.Teetwal, a border-village in Jammu and Kashmir, India is located on the banks of the Kishanganga River in Kupwara district and close to the Line of Control with Pakistani-occupied Kashmir. Once a thriving commercial hub prior…
India-Uzbekistan joint military drill

On 16 April 2025, the sixth edition of India-Uzbekistan exercise commenced at the Foreign Training Node of Aundh Military Station, Pune. The exercise will conclude on 28 April 2025.The exercise enhances joint training and facilitates exchange of practices in counterterrorism operations.The exercise is named ‘Dustlik’, which means friendship in Uzbekistan. It an annual exercise conducted…
Shilly-Shally Trump

The blow hot blow cold stratagem of US President Donald Trump is on full display. Trump withdrew from the environment-related Paris Accord and the Iran Nuclear Deal in his first presidency. But the volatility in his second tenure is limitless; throttling WHO, murdering WTO, wants Canada as 51st state, ownership of Panama Canal and Greenland,…
The Return of the Nuclear Deterrence Challenge in Europe

April, 14. The war in Ukraine has brought the nuclear question back again as a central topic in European security. And now the Trump Administration with its focus on European defense by Europeans, coupled with the unfinished business of the Ukraine war, have intensified considerations of what is the way ahead for NATO deterrence of…
India bashes on, eliminating JeM commander in Jammu

Two more unidentified militants were neutralised by Indian security forces on Saturday (12 April 2025), in Jammu, where multiple anti-militancy and anti-infiltration operations are on.According to reports one Pakistani terrorist was eliminated on Friday (11 April 2025) while 2 more were additionally eliminated by security forces in the Naidgam forests of Chatroo. Among the terminated…
Flag meet amidst the growing hostilities between India and Pakistan.

According to reports, the Indian and Pakistani military are scheduled to hold a flag meeting on 10 April 2025, in the Chakan Da Bagh area of Jammu’s Poonch sector.It has been reported that the meeting comes as a response to repeated requests from Pakistan and is expected to focus on border-related concerns as well as…
Electronic surveillance being installed along India-Pakistan border: India Home Minister Amit Shah

The Home Minister has stated that the electronic surveillance system would be installed along the India-Pakistan border and then on the India-Bangladesh border.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday has stressed that the Indian government is installing an electronic surveillance system to reinforce border security and the work will be completed on the entire India-Pakistan…
Rana expected to be brought to India today

The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana expected to arrive in India today.Rana is being extradited to India after US Supreme Court rejected his plea.Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is scheduled to reach India this afternoon. According to various sources the accused is likely to be lodged in a high-security ward in Tihar…
Bathua’s Bilby

Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral and Technical Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok – as requested by Dhaka. The amusing part was Yunus carrying a framed photo (of Modi giving him a gold medal in…
India awarded observer status in 4 nation Eurodrone program

India has been awarded observer status in the four-nation Eurodrone program, which is nearing conclusion. India has joined Japan as an observer on a project established by Italy, France, Germany, and Spain and managed by Europe-based contracting agency OCCAR to construct a MALE drone that will allow Europe more autonomy in the drone business.The Eurodrone,…
ATAGS Gun System: How many more guns does India need to teach a lesson to China and Pakistan?

Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Re.) has analyzed India’s artillery system for Republic Bharat. He has said numerous times that India should get modern weapons as soon as possible.The Indian Army will buy ATAGS i.e. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System. Approval has been received from the government. This entire deal is worth around Rs 7000 crore.…
The next Malala

Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Stock Exchanges unite

On 27 March 2025 Pakistan Stock Exchange, Dhaka Stock Exchange and Colombo Stock Exchange signed an MOU for future cooperation.
Hafiz Saeed’s comrades drop like flies

After the killing of Abu Qatal on 16 March 2025, top LeT financer, Abdul Rehman shot dead on Eid-ul-Fitr.
Re-emergence of AQIS poses a threat in the Indian subcontinent

• 6 years since the death of Umar Asim in 2019, a new Emir has been announced to head the Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS) • AQIS has opened a front in Assam besides Jammu and Kashmir • Increased cadre training in Afghanistan.
Beyond Bagram Airbase

Carnegie Endowment members visiting India post the 2001 US invasion of Afghanistan asserted that US troops would stay in Afghanistan for some 50 years because of Central Asia’s vast mineral reserves and proximity to China. Later, large oil-gas reserves were found in America, which the POTUS Donald Trump has ordered to expand. The exit of…
General Munir’s Reckoning

Leaving no room for negotiation or talks, the junior officers in the Pakistan Army have openly demanded the resignation of the Pakistan COAS General Asim Munir in a letter addressed to him. The officers have stingingly indicted the General of misusing his position for utilizing the military for personal and political oppression. The letter demands…
AQIS and Lashkar Suicide Bombers prepping for Mission Kashmir

According to the obtained intelligence data, approximately 350 fighters graduated from the 221 REDACTED Brigade associated with the Taliban indoctrinated at REDACTED Airbase recently. Among them, 150 graduates were reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent branch (AQIS), Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Earlier, around 500 fighters had also graduated from the same brigade, among whom approximately 200…
Banned Outfits Targeted as J&K Police Raids Multiple Locations In Kashmir

Multiple raids were conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police at several locations in the Kashmir valley. Amongst the locations which were raided, the residence of former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat, was also a part of the investigations which was believed to have connection with the activities of proscribed organisations. The probe continued for two…
The ISI Scalpel

There has been considerable excitement in the India media about terrorist leaders/terrorists being killed periodically in Pakistan in recent years by “unknown gunmen”, often motorcycle-borne undertaking killings in broad daylight. This also coincided with the recent visit of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence of the US to India. While India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW,…
Pakistan faced with existential crisis as Baloch insurgency takes deadly turn

Large sections of Gwadar city have been fenced off effectively restricting access to its own people. As Dr Baloch pointed out, this militarization is not just about controlling the Baloch people but also about securing Chinese interests in the region
The Spectrum Muddle

Hectic preparations are underway in India for President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement on April 2 with Trump naming India “one of the highest tariffing nations in the world”. The government told Parliament that India has not replied to US tariffs. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are putting up…
India's pivotal maritime role in maintaining a 'free and open' Indo Pacific

The 12th edition of Ex Milan, held in February 2024 at Visakhapatnam, in southern India, involved the largest-ever participation, featuring the navies of over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships.
Flagrant Government Apathy Towards Military

A recent spectacle in Rajya Sabha once again reinforced the shameless apathy of the Indian establishment towards its soldiers. Two ‘starred question’ were posed to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by a Member Parliament (MP); a starred question is sent in writing in advance to the concerned ministry, to enable preparation time for the answer.…
Ukraine’s 30-Day Ceasefire

On face value, it appears that the US stopping arms supplies and intelligence sharing to Ukraine for just one day made President Volodymyr Zelensky agree to the 30-day Ukraine truce proposal by the POTUS Donald Trump. But actually, there is much more to it. Zelensky’s Kursk offensive fizzled out with Russian troops moving 15-km inside…
The Gaza Takeover Plan

Gaza’s present and future is likely to have little in common with the widely proclaimed human rights violations and a lot to do with natural gas supplies and logistics infrastructure.
Hasina will return as Bangladesh’s PM?

In a bold claim, vice president of the USA Awami League and a close aide of Sheikh Hasina stated that the ousted Hasina will soon return to Bangladesh as Prime Minister.Rabbi Alam, also expressed gratitude to India for offering a safe haven for the ousted leader.“Bangladesh is under attack, and it needs to be addressed…
US deports a disconcerted Pakistan Ambassador KK Ahsan Wagan

In an embarrassing turn of events, Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan was denied entry to the United States and later deported from Los Angeles despite holding a valid visa and the required documents in what is being referred to as a “rare diplomatic incident”.KK Ahsan Wagan, is a senior diplomat, who has held several important posts…
ATS arrested a Hizbul terrorist trained in Pakistan and thwarts a possible terror attack

A person identified as Ulfat Hussain alias Mohammad Saiful Islam alias Afzal alias Hussain Malik, affiliated with the Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested in Moradabad by a joint team of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Katghar police.The report stated that the culprit was plotting to carry out a major terror attack.Ulfat Hussain had been at large with…
Defence Through Commerce

The POTUS Donald Trump’s address to the US Congress has many takeaways. But Indians should be specifically interested in the following four issues: one, reciprocal tariffs are coming to India; two, tax cuts for American citizens; three, decriminalizing America; four, a balanced budget.Fingers were crossed in India whether India will escape Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, having…
Avenging Adolf Hitler

The despicable manner in which Volodymyr Zelensky argued with the POTUS Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White Household was no surprise. The joke in circulation is that Zelensky rhymes with Lewinsky (Monica) and both got a mouthful in the Oval Office. Those who consider Zelensky, strutting around in a T-shirt like…
Continuing Manipur Charade

On February 9, 2025, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned but only after meeting the Governor in the morning and telling reports that that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to…
Donald Trump and Islamic Terrorism

On February 20, 2025, the US State Department designated eight Latin American organized groups involved in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, who also operate in the US and extend their territory through violence, Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Cartel de Sinaloa; Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG); Cartel del Noreste; La Nueva Familia Michoacana; Cartel de Golfo (Gulf…
The High-Heeled Coot

The POTUS Donald Trump has mentioned how Volodymyr Zelensky talked the US into spending USD 350 billion (USD 200 billion more than Europe) to go into a war that never had to start. He also points out Zelensky admitting that half of that money is missing, and that Zelensky probably wanted to the keep the…
Has Pakistan ‘completely lost its writ’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan?

In a recent session of Pakistan’s national Assembly, Pakistan MP Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman stated the possibility of Pakistan having lost its control in Balochistan as he compared the current developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to creation of Bangladesh in 1971 due to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director

After Tulsi Gabbard was assigned the position of the Director of Intelligence, Kash Patel was confirmed as the FBI Director by the voting in the Senate on Thursday.
UK Special Forces rejected 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos

UK Special Forces command rejected resettlement applications from more than 2,000 Afghan commandos who had shown credible evidentiary proof of service in units which fought in conjunction with the SAS and SBS.
New terror outfit launched in Bangladesh

According to a handle, Nepal Correspondence on X, ISI has launched a new terror outfit named ‘𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐥 𝐀𝐪𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞’.The handle claims that the Dhanmondi 32 on 5th Feb 2025 was orchestrated by this group.In a statement released by the group, it has threatened to target minorities in Bangladesh.*32 Dhanmondi in Dhaka is the residence…
Container Train from China to Afghanistan: New Route via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

On 10th February 2025, a freight train carrying communication equipment and other products left from China’s Chongqing Municipality. The train is expected to arrive in Afghanistan in 12 to 15 days.The first train dispatched, carrying goods from China to Afghanistan, arrived in Mazar-e Sharif was on 23rd November 2024. According to reports, the Taliban government…
India Hits back at Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir at the UNSC meeting

On 18th February, India censured Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), claiming it as the “global epicentre of terrorism” while concurrently orchestrating itself as a key proponent in a fight against terrorism.Pakistan harbours more than 20 UN-listed terrorist outfits while providing it with the state support for to cross-border terrorism. This was reiterated…
Trump’s Deference towards Modi’s stance on Bangladesh leaves China miffed

Since the arms deal between India and the United States miffed Beijing has termed the engagement between the two nations as “dangerous for the region”.To exacerbate the Chinese worries, the deference exhibited by the American President Mr Donald Trump with regards to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Bangladesh issue has certainly got the…
Multibillion Dollar Flow

What the POTUS Donald Trump is doing today, he said in 1988 – make the world pay America and open global markets for American products and goods (https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahshow/what-donald-trump-told-oprah-about-his-presidential-hopes-video). These policy changes will no doubt affect businesses worldwide, stymie new investments to avoid risks and slow down global growth.The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Valentino MEGA

Before the Modi-Trump meeting in the White House on February 13, Tulsi Gabbard, newly appointed US Director NIA met Modi at Blair House in Washington DC, as did Elon Musk, CEO of DOGE, and the NSA Michael Waltz. Gabbard accepted Hindu faith as a teenager – wonder if Modi invited her to the Maha Kumbh…
Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Talks

On February 5th Pakistan held its so called “Kashmir solidarity day”, with hundreds of jihadists along with the Hamas gracing the platform with its officials in name of Kashmir cause. Expectedly, Pakistan invited the Turkish president and his delegation to high level talks on 13th February. As the talks concluded with both nations pledging to…
Remembering the Pulwama attack (2019) and India’s strategic reprisal against Pakistan

14th February, celebrated as the raising day of the Indian Marine Commandos (MARCOS), has also come to be remembered as the Black day for India, when a convoy of Indian security personnel was attacked in Pulwama in 2019. Over 40 jawans were martyred, leaving 35 injured.This year marks its 6th Anniversary and to commemorate the…
Reign of Criminals

The Supreme Court (SC) of India has questioned the Central Government and the Election Commission (EC) on the rationale behind allowing convicted criminals to contest elections six years after serving their sentence despite remaining barred from government employment. The SC is to examine the constitutional validity of sections within the Representation of the People Act…
SANJAY Advanced Battlefield Surveillance Radar – India’s Eagle Eye

The Indian Army’s operational effectiveness is set to receive a boost with the introduction of SANJAY, a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system. Developed through a collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector unit, Sanjay integrates data from various aerial and terrestrial sensors to create a cohesive and unified view of the battlefield. This integrated approach enhances…
US approves massive potential sale of precision munitions to Israel

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA, the US has cleared a sale of precision-guided weapons to Israel.“The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defence capability,” stated the DSCA.The potential package…
Voodoo-Man of Manipur

The next Manipur assembly session begins tomorrow – February 10. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has told reporters that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to stay at home.“Chief Minister N Biren…
The Modi-Trump Tête-à-Tête

There is considerable speculation about the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the POTUS Donald Trump scheduled on February 13. The majority view is that Modi will go all out to woo Trump, especially after Modi’s phone conversation with Trump on January 27, congratulating him on winning the second presidency, and the White House…
Israel pulls out of UN Human Rights Council

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced Wednesday, 5 February 2025, that his country will leave the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following a similar decision by the United States’ to do the same the day before when US President Donald Trump signed the executive order to withdraw the US from the United Nations Human…
“Petition Denied” US Supreme court clears 2008 Mumbai attack key Conspirator to be extradited to India.

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of extraditing one of the most well known terrorists to face justice in India for his contribution to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
IAF facing long delays in delivery of combat aircraft

Had Indian Air Force (IAF) been used against the Chinese when they aggressed India in 1962, history thereafter would have been very different. But even with the best of aviators in the world, the IAF’s current numbers of fighter aircraft are far fewer than needed compared to its Chinese counterpart.Addressing the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar…
Guilt Pangs

There was considerable surprise when news emerged that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was in Beijing on India’s 76th Republic Day rather than joining in the celebrations at New Delhi. Subsequent news on January 27 said that India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and “agreed in principle” to restore direct flights; an…
Deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Afghanistan warms to India

One of the leading experts on the Afghanistan-Pakistan region with regards to counter-terrorism Aparna Rawal discusses the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan the ever changing dynamics among the Taliban, Haqqani, ISIS Khorasan (IS-K) and Pakistani Intelligence Services (ISI). The talk was hosted by Col. Anil Bhatt (Ret’d), former spokesperson of the Indian Defence Ministry…
Whither Bangladesh

The POTUS Donald Trump has frozen USAID for all countries for 90 days except for Israel and Egypt, in an order issued on January 25. USAID has directed its implementation partners to immediately halt all the existing contracts, grants, and assistance programs in Bangladesh citing an executive order by Donald Trump. Researchers have criticized this…
The Economic Haze

Unpredictability of the POTUS Donal Trump was expected to come to the fore in Trump’s second presidency, but surprises are cropping up periodically. From the posts on X like “F**k Biden” during electioneering, Trump later saying General Mark Milley should be shot, withdrawing from WHO and having a rethink are but few examples of what…
Pakistan and Azerbaijan fortify their ties

The 8th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Commission took place in Islamabad when the Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, visited Pakistan on 23rdJanuary.This was the fourth round of consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both nations which was held in Islamabad on 23rd January.On the same day, Pakistani President Asif Ali…
PM Sharif uses VPN to congratulate Trump on banned X?

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faces online backlash over the Trump congratulatory post on X (formerly known as Twitter). In a good will and well intentioned post, the PM on January 20, 2025, congratulated the 47th President of the United States for assuming office while accentuating the strong partnership between the two nations. However the well…
Jake Sullivan’s last minute nuclear visit to India

National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on 6 January, 2025. It was the last major international meeting that the current administration had with another major world power as NSA Sullivan was accompanied by a large delegation of senior U.S. government officials. It is…
With eye on China, India enhances strategic border infrastructure with world-class construction

Fulfilling vital strategic/security imperatives for rapid military deployment against China and Pakistan and enhancing regional connectivity for the benefit of people of many border states, the distribution of the 75 projects is – 19 in Jammu & Kashmir, 11 in Ladakh, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh, 9 in Uttarakhand, 6 in Sikkim, 5 in Himachal Pradesh,…
Pro Israeli Judge poised to preside over the ICJ

Judge Julia Sebutinde, a Ugandan jurist is all set to assume the presidency at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Judge Sebutinde is famously known for an opposing ICJ opinion in July 2024 which found Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territory to be unlawful. She pointed out the case to be a “one-sided forensic audit…
Aboard the Gravy Train

The lengths to which spin doctoring is practiced in the India media is not funny. But lack of coordination in doing so makes it amusing, not that lack of coordination is not the hallmark of our politicians. One headline says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the swearing in of President Donald Trump…
Pakistan Airline's tone deaf ad campaign invokes international ridicule

On Jan 10th 2025 , a promotional advertisement shared by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) displaying an image of the airline carrier flying towards the Eiffel tower in Paris came under a scrutiny. The image captioned as “Paris, we’re coming today”, drew heavy criticism and comparisons with a 1979 PIA ad which showcased the shadow of…
India-Afghanistan Talks in Dubai set off Alarms in Pakistan

Taliban’s recent talks with India on regional security and cooperation for the mutual development and growth leaves Pakistan aggravated due to its already failed diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, as it is expected to rake Kashmir and Khalistan issues against India and Human rights violations against Taliban in the UNSC
Influence Ops & Disinformation in India’s Northeast

In the meeting between the Special Representatives of India and China, NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on December 18, 2024, China proposed boundary changes or a package deal (not made public) impinging on the sovereignty…
Chinese villages in Western Bhutan

Wolf warrior diplomacy by China has been a topic of various media attention through the years. It was adopted as public diplomacy in the late 2010s and seems to encompass a number of foreign policy directives by Beijing. It has been outlined in the annual reports of the US Department of Defense to the Congress…