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Category: South Asia

Tracking A Global Conflict

More than 100,000 Russian troops have been stationed on the Ukrainian border for more than a month. In December 2021, Russia requested its neighbour to ensure security along the border. […]

Combatting Terrorism Only?

The Government in India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had refused to explain to the Parliament and the Supreme Court (SC, the Apex Court of India) as to why […]

Kept At Arms Length

One can get all sorts of weapons, from Chinese 9mm pistols of the 1990s to modern German MP5 submachine guns, as laws meant to be abided by the State are […]

Empowered By Her ‘Occupation’

It has been heard that the Taliban, after their return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, asked women and girls to cover their whole bodies at public places. However, […]

Under Fire: Home & Abroad

German Navy Chief Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach resigned on January 23 (2022), a couple of days after his controversial comments during an event hosted by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence […]

In Search Of Truth

dedicated to my Apa (elder sister), Farah Deeba Deepti, the member of Election Management Committee (of Bangladesh Awami League) and Executive Member of Bangladesh-India Friendship Society… A young lady was […]

A ‘Truth’ Revealed!

It has been brought to notice that around 78 statues have been there for years near a huge square in the heart of an ancient and historic city of northern […]

USPs Of The First-Ever NSP

Pakistan published its first National Security Policy (NSP) document for 2022-26 on January 14, outlining the country’s security and economic cooperation with neighbouring countries. As expected, the 110-page document stressed […]