Category - Politics
Articles, Jammu & Kashmir, Politics
Whitewashing History: The Reality Behind Farooq Abdullah’s Comments
The author argues that Farooq Abdullah’s remarks in Baramulla are politically calculated and must be viewed against the region's security and geopolitical context rather than as isolated rhetoric. Drawing on Kashmir’s political history, the article questions Pakistan’s claims of concern for Kashmiris while highlighting what it presents as Islamabad’s neglect of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
Articles, Diplomacy, Politics, Security & Strategy
The “Islamic NATO” Paradox: Hegemony, Deterrence, and Realignment in West Asia
The author argues that the emerging Sunni-led collective security arrangements in West Asia remain strategically ambiguous due to the absence of a clearly defined common adversary, while potentially reshaping regional power dynamics by strengthening Israel’s security position and increasing Pakistan’s strategic leverage over Saudi Arabia through nuclear deterrence.
The author argues that India must safeguard its strategic autonomy and national interests amid stalled trade negotiations with the United States, refusing to accept unilateral tariff demands or conditions that compromise its energy security and ties with Russia, while diversifying trade partnerships and strengthening domestic capabilities.
