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Author is Senior Fellow at Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, and works on defence economics.
POLITICS
| 2-minute read
Budget 2019: Despite the big talk, it's clear the Modi government doesn't really care much about defence
The BJP, like any right-wing government, gets significant leeway due to a 'tough on security' tag that goes with right-wing territory.
VOICES
| 5-minute read
NRC list: Why this is the right time for India to get tough on illegal immigrants
The process of drafting the list has enough checks and balances to safeguard rights of those whose citizenship is being decided.
POLITICS
| 7-minute read
Rafale row in Parliament revealed one thing. Government, Opposition, media lack defence knowledge
Why has Rahul Gandhi not asked for a closed-door briefing, which is permitted as per articles 5 and 6 of the agreement?
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Fighting 377, stupidly: In seeking 15 seconds of fame, gay rights activists have only lost valuable time
The Indian State is not against equality for gay people. But by siding with elements like the 'Tukde Tukde' gang, the LGBTQ community made the fight harder for itself.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
With AI renaming Taiwan 'Chinese Taipei', India appeases China, only for crumbs
India caves in to Chinese pressure again, sidestepping its own strategic interests and the lessons of history.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read