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The author is a retired IPS officer who has held key positions in the Government of India handling sensitive security issues within and outside India.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Why Imran Khan's bonhomie with Army and ISI is not good for 'Naya Pakistan'
It would bode well for Khan to focus on the floundering economy and terror issues before embarking on optics generated by his interactions with the armed forces.
VARIETY
| 4-minute read
Why Imran Khan cannot afford to delay foreign policy initiatives any further
The Pakistan Prime Minister has to realise the country’s external ties are just as worrisome as the internal problems.
VARIETY
| 4-minute read
August 15: Why Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated by the army
The only two family members who managed to survive were his two daughters — Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana.
POLITICS
| 8-minute read
How non-violent student protests in Bangladesh took political colours and threaten to spread to India too
There is enough political ammunition for the BNP to churn the agitations into a major roadblock for the Awami League and its friends in New Delhi.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
Why ignoring recent terror attacks in Afghanistan will be a huge misstep for India
Pakistan security and intelligence cooperation with Kabul is just cosmetic.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
Pakistan general elections 2018: Why things are getting murkier as D-day nears
The armed forces, ISI, judiciary, executive, National Accountability Bureau and the EC are at loggerheads, each accusing the other of excesses.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
Why Pakistan faces turbulent times ahead of upcoming elections
The blast in Pakhtunkhwa province has given a deadly jolt to the Pakistani counter-terror forces who have been claiming an incident-free election campaigning.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
Zakir Naik not to be deported: Not heeding India can cost Malaysia dear
The televangelist's continued presence in Malaysia may see renewed activities of indoctrination and an eventual spurt in terror attacks.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
Why Khaleda Zia’s party is hoping for India’s help in the upcoming Bangladesh polls
The BNP and India have a history of immense trust deficit.
VOICES
| 3-minute read