The Tragedy of the Boat: Awami League’s Rise and Fall
The rise and fall of the Awami League is a story of nationalism turned inward, power hardened into authoritarianism, and a political movement ultimately consumed by the very forces it once harnessed. From its separatist origins in the 1960s to the iron-fisted rule of Sheikh Hasina, the party’s arc ends with an extraordinary reversal: the International Crimes Tribunal sentencing Hasina to death in absentia. The party that delivered independence now stands condemned, morally, legally, and historically, under the weight of its own contradictions and its fateful overreliance on India.
Visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Pakistan Postponed
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The Pakistan visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is rescheduled for mid-February amid reported Indian pressure.
New Delhi Considering Request of IEA for Mumbai Representative
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India considers accepting request of IEA for a diplomatic representative in Mumbai, marking a step towards formal ties.
India at G20: Is the Glitter Just Surface Deep?
As India prepares to take the spotlight at the G20 Summit, it\’s essential to question whether this glittering opportunity signifies a genuine commitment to address pressing concerns or if it merely serves as a facade. The issues of rising inflation, extremism, Islamophobia, and the Kashmir situation cast a shadow on India\’s international image.
India’s Terrorism Mantra – Oblivion or Obsession?
Unveiling India’s terrorism mantra: is it marked by oblivion or obsession? The recent Biden-Modi Joint Statement raises questions about a deliberate oversight, as both countries seemingly maintained a ‘deliberate oblivion’ while also displaying an obsession with Pakistan.
Afghanistan: The Four-Pronged Saga
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Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.
India’s lobbying in the US faked after Article 370 Abrogation
The Democratic Party of India lobbied US lawmakers after the dilution of Article 370. India’s lobbying expenditure in the US increased under Modi’s administration. New Delhi: In the wake of criticism of the reading down of Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy, an obscure entity called “The […]
Russia supplies $13 billion worth arms to India in last 5 years: Reports
Russia Supplies Arms to India Worth USD 13bln Over Past 5 Years
At Crossroads: The Indo-Afghan Ties
After a year’s hiatus, India is cautiously returning to Afghanistan. Amid China making inroads in Afghanistan, explore the evolving dynamics of Indo-Afghan ties in the region, and the crossroads at which they stand.
Kashmir: A Night that Never Ends!
For more than 70 years, Indian state-sponsored atrocities have caused human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOK). The barbaric incident that happened in the twin villages of Kunan and Poshpora, in Kupwara District of Kashmir can never be forgotten.