Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
SCO 2021 At A Glance
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established, in June 2001; as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast Eurasian region. It was to join forces to counteract emerging challenges and threats.
Indo-Iran Evolving Ties, Rise of Taliban and The Region
On 6th September 2021, the Taliban claimed to take over the Panjshir in Afghanistan. Similar to their narrative which has stayed persistent since the fall of the Kabul Government, the Taliban have assured security to the locals of Panjshir and that they too will be included in the upcoming new Afghanistan Government.
Interpreting the (Dis) Connect Between Indian Muslims and Muslim Rashtriya Manch
This article argues that the internal workings of Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) indicate that it remains in direct control of senior RSS functionary Indresh Kumar.
14 July 2001 – Pak India Agra Summit
14th July holds seminal importance in the history of South Asia, especially in the context of post-conflict rapprochement that took place between contentious states of India and Pakistan. This ice melting came in the form of the bilateral Agra Summit, held in the Indian city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
2nd July 1972 – Simla Agreement: Restoration of Pak-India Ties
The context to this agreement provided a cogent look into the chain of events; that resulted in the signing of this deal in the serene mountains of Himachal Pradesh.
Majoritarian State – How Hindu Nationalism is Changing India
The book “Majoritarian State” critiques Indian political system’s opposition to multiculturalism. Analyzes how nationalism fosters violence.
Indian democracy challenged: June 25, 1975
President Fakhruddin Ahmed declared a state of emergency upon the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the night of 25th June 1975.
Indian outreach to Taliban: Policy shift or strategic move?
India’s divergence from its whole previous stratagem of supporting Kabul is that India demanded the United Nations to place sanctions against the new Taliban leader in Afghanistan.
3rd June 1947 – Subcontinent Partition Plan
The 3rd June Plan, also known as the India Independence Act, marks a seminal moment in the history of the Subcontinent.