Stepping Up Engagements
The European Union (EU) has softened its stand on Afghanistan, as the 28-member European Bloc has sanctioned EUR 1 billion (or USD 1.2 billion) as Humanitarian Aid for the war-ravaged […]
Through The Prism Of Foreign Policy
Following the Partition of the Indian Sub-continent into two Dominions in 1947, the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, showed understanding and supported relocation of those, […]
The Long, Complex & Dynamic Nature Of A Partnership!
The Taliban, who have returned to power in Afghanistan after 20 years, seemingly, are much interested in maintaining cordial ties with al-Qaeda. Top US officials recently analysed the relation between […]
Glorifying An Iconoclast…
About four hundred years ago, Persian Historian Muhammad Qasim Firishta (1560-1620) described Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni (November 2, 971 AD – April 30, 1030 AD) as a foolish and greedy […]
On Violence & The Strength
Indian politicians are still seen to be using the horror of Partition of the Indian Subcontinent, seemingly, for narrow political gains, more than seven decades after the tragic event. One […]
The Epic Political Philosophy & State-Craft…
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit Epics of Ancient India, the other being the Ramayaṇa. It is the longest epic poem known, as Mahabharata has been described […]
Silence: A Meaningful Political Category
Global Studies has become a very popular subject in recent times, especially in former colonial countries of the Eastern or South-eastern Hemisphere, like India. The main purpose of studying this […]
Immense Courage & Resilience…
The Pakistani fighter jets bombed the bases of Northern Alliance in Panjshir Valley, immediately after the visit of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to Kabul on September […]
The Poisoned Honey…
“Heart! I know Spring has passed, and its joy too/ but how could I fly with these ripped-off wings?…“ These lines were written by Afghan poet Nadia Anjuman Herawi (December […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 