Rahul Gandhi Booked by Bihar Police: A Case of Political Victimization under Modi

Rahul Gandhi Booked by Bihar Police: A Case of Political Victimization under Modi

The recent case against Rahul Gandhi in Bihar is part of a larger, systemic pattern of legal harassment. Critics argue this is a deliberate strategy to stifle dissent, weaken India’s opposition, and prevent one of the government’s most vocal critics from connecting with voters. This continuous legal pressure highlights a troubling erosion of democratic norms in India.

Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Dilemma: Balancing Civilian Protection and Security

Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Dilemma: Balancing Civilian Protection and Security

Unlike its peak years of 2007–2009, the TTP no longer commands territory but operates through small decentralized cells that blend into civilian populations. This shift poses an unprecedented challenge for Pakistan’s security forces, where every strike risks civilian casualties and fuels propaganda. The dilemma is not unique, echoing ISIS in Iraq and Boko Haram in Nigeria, but it demands a collective civil-military response to deny militants both sanctuary and narrative advantage.