Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India and Pakistan meetings on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India and Pakistan meetings on Afghanistan

The Hindu  

This week, Delhi hosted the Regional Security Dialogue with 7 other regional players, including Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries. Islamabad hosted the Troika Plus meeting with Security Council members U.S., Russia and China, and had them meet the Taliban acting Foreign Minister. Russia was the only country to send delegates to both meetings, China and Pakistan declined to come to Delhi, and the U.S. special envoy who went to Islamabad will visit Delhi next. Demonstrate that Pakistan is the most important player vis a vis Afghanistan today, and the invitation to the Taliban FM to meet US Russia China is an indicator of that. - Amongst neighbours Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have offered transit space for refugees, especially those bound for the US and Europe, and also gave landing rights to evacuation flights, including those India needed - From the 1990s, Russia took in about 100,000 Afghans but hasn’t given them citizenship.

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Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass
1 week, 5 days ago

Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

The Hindu  

On January 1, 2025, Pakistan enters the United Nations Security Council as an elected non-permanent member for a two-year term — its eighth. This is true not just of Pakistan but also of countries India considers as “close friends”, even in the Global South. In retaliation, Pakistan has presented several “dossiers” to the UN Secretary General, that have fancy claims …

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan

Firstpost  

In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability The return of Donald Trump as the US president is a bad news for Pakistan, as American strategy shifts uncomfortably and unpredictably fast. In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability. As …

A Path to Normalization: Can India and Pakistan Find a Modus Vivendi?
2 months ago

A Path to Normalization: Can India and Pakistan Find a Modus Vivendi?

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the possibility of normalising the India-Pakistan relationship, despite the ongoing hostility and deep-rooted mistrust between the two countries. While the resumption of diplomatic relations and people-to-people contacts is seen as a positive step, it is cautioned that any signs of normalcy threaten Pakistan's very raison d'etre. The article highlights the deep-seated security concerns that both countries have, …

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive
4 months, 1 week ago

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive

India Today  

It has been three years since the fall of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, to Taliban forces. Over this period, the region has witnessed significant changes, including shifts in Afghanistan itself and alterations in India’s policies towards both the Taliban and Afghanistan. In an insightful discussion with India Today Global, Kabir Taneja, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

Pakistan Deputy PM sends 'positive' message to India: 'We want good neighbourly relations...'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Deputy PM sends 'positive' message to India: 'We want good neighbourly relations...'

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sending a “positive message” to India on Tuesday said his country does not believe in “perpetual hostility” and urged the new government in New Delhi to do a “sober reflection” on its future ties with Islamabad. Addressing a seminar at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, the 74-year-old Pakistan Muslim …

Pak deputy PM Dar says his country doesn’t believe in ‘perpetual hostility’ in message to India
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pak deputy PM Dar says his country doesn’t believe in ‘perpetual hostility’ in message to India

ABP News  

Islamabad, Jun 25 : Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sending a “positive message” to India on Tuesday said his country does not believe in “perpetual hostility” and urged the new government in New Delhi to do a “sober reflection” on its future ties with Islamabad. Addressing a seminar at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, the …

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government
7 months, 3 weeks ago

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government

Hindustan Times  

When the Taliban militarily occupied Kabul on August 15, 2021, the staff in the Indian Embassy in the Afghan capital was withdrawn and the premises were locked before the US troop withdrawal on August 30, 2021. Then Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the Taliban leadership for throwing off chains of slavery and the then ISI Chief Faiz Hameed appeared …

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired
9 months ago

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired

Hindustan Times  

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired Pakistan seems to be caught in a disaster of its own making, facing adversaries on three fronts. Months after cross-border tensions with Iran, now Pakistan & its neighbour Afghanistan conducted strikes on each other's territories. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, had praised the Taliban, hoping …

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary
9 months, 1 week ago

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary

Hindustan Times  

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary Big shift in India's foreign policy towards Afghanistan. Remember, India hasn't recognised the Taliban since the group came to power in August 2021 and has maintained a cautious position, catering only to the humanitarian requirements of the Afghans. Watch this episode of South …

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN

New Indian Express  

UNITED NATIONS: India's envoy to the UN has said that the overall objective of the global community in Afghanistan aligns with New Delhi's priorities in the war-torn nation, including the need to combat terrorism. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, told the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday that New Delhi pays close attention to …

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

India was among around 10 countries which attended on Monday a conclave in Kabul organised by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation, according to the Afghan media.The Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting was addressed by the Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.India has not yet recognised the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the …

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul

Live Mint  

India was among 10 regional countries that attended a conclave in Kabul on Monday organized by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation. Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting in Kabul. India has not yet recognized the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the formation of a truly …

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan
1 year ago

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Describing the situation in Afghanistan is still one of concern, India has said the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism, and preserving the rights of women, children, and minorities in Afghanistan is an “immediate priority” for it. Addressing a Security Council meeting on the topic of ‘Situation in Afghanistan’ on Wednesday, India’s Permanent Representative at the …

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul
1 year ago

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

A nation projects its diverse strategic interests by a plethora of measures in which carefully conceived diplomatic initiatives play a pre-eminent role. In dealing with its strategically significant neighbour, Afghanistan, otherwise dubbed as "the graveyard of empires", New Delhi’s outreach towards Kabul will require a fresh appraisal considering newer ground realities emerging in that fratricidal violence-driven nation. The ongoing policy …

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions
1 year, 1 month ago

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions

The Diplomat  

Claims of a “new Middle East” have been quashed as the “old Middle East” has returned with a vengeance: The devastating October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel have been followed by unprecedented Israeli attacks on Gaza and the resumption of prolonged Israel-Palestine hostilities. Beyond the Modi government’s unequivocal support for Israel the latest hostilities in the Middle East hold …

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within

Firstpost  

While Pakistan reaps the harvest of its past actions, the repercussions extend beyond its borders, urging regional players to remain vigilant in this evolving geopolitical landscape In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan finds itself entangled in a complex web of geopolitical repercussions as it grapples with the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. Facilitation and fallout Two years …

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak
1 year, 2 months ago

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak

Live Mint  

India has offered its assistance to Central Asian states to tackle terrorism, drug trafficking and to build defences against cyber threats as part of measures to bolster cooperation and connectivity with the strategic region, Hindustan Times reported Tuesday. India will work closely with Central Asian states to help them build defences against cyber threats and create a secure cyber ecosystem, …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India-Canada tensions | Fallout of the Canadian PM’s allegations
1 year, 3 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India-Canada tensions | Fallout of the Canadian PM’s allegations

The Hindu  

Overnight- ties between India and Canada, already quite tense, took a turn for the worse- within days of returning from Delhi where he attended the G20 summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a startling announcement in parliament. In his speech to parliament, Canadian PM Trudeau accused India of the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardip Singh Nijjar- who was …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | G-20 Summit | Key takeaways India will be looking for
1 year, 3 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | G-20 Summit | Key takeaways India will be looking for

The Hindu  

This week on WorldView- India’s G20 Moment is finally here- what do you need to know to get through the big weekend of India’s international diplomacy? So first, leaders have begun to arrive for the G20 summit- A grouping that represents around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population …

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks
1 year, 4 months ago

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks

India Today  

India on Thursday said an environment free of terror and hostilities is imperative for normal ties with Islamabad, days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his willingness to hold talks with New Delhi. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India wants normal ties with all its neighbouring countries including Pakistan and the onus is on Islamabad to create …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Our Pak-China focus hurts India's stature in the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Our Pak-China focus hurts India's stature in the world

Deccan Chronicle  

The India-chaired online Shanghai Organisation Cooperation summit in New Delhi did not go very well for India, and the experts are busy explaining it away. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a veiled attack on Pakistan in the context of cross-border terrorism, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had responded by calling out state terrorism without naming India because Pakistan …

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle
1 year, 6 months ago

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle

Deccan Chronicle  

Down the ages, Afghanistan, the land where many “Great Games” have been enacted, continues to baffle its rulers and neighbours as it brings misery to its impoverished and fratricidal strife-torn suffering people. That the Taliban have reneged on most of its promises given to the US and the international community prior to the American exit, especially on freedom of speech, …

Pak must ensure terror-free environment: PM Modi on sidelines of G7 meet
1 year, 7 months ago

Pak must ensure terror-free environment: PM Modi on sidelines of G7 meet

India Today  

From relations with China and Pakistan to the Indian economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of issues ahead of the G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima. On UNSC & SCO When asked about India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, PM Modi said, "The credibility of the UN Security Council and its decision-making process …

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism

News 18  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Imran Khan saga | How will Pakistan’s political chaos impact the region?
1 year, 7 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Imran Khan saga | How will Pakistan’s political chaos impact the region?

The Hindu  

As Pakistan’s former prime Minister Imran Khans arrest and then his surprise release order brought thousands of supporters onto the streets, and into an unprecedented confrontation with the military- what’s at stake for the country already on the brink of economic collapse- and what does it mean for the region including India? Pakistan’s politics exploded once again this week- with …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | SCO FM meet | India’s bilateral tensions vs multilateral ambitions
1 year, 7 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | SCO FM meet | India’s bilateral tensions vs multilateral ambitions

The Hindu  

Ahead of its big summit in July, is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation setting itself up as a counter to the Western narrative in the world- or will bilateral ties like India’s tensions with China over the boundary or India-Pakistan tensions over terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir overshadow multilateral talks? -As host of the SCO summit this year, India hosted the …

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues

News 18  

Pakistan faced criticism from both Taliban-led Afghanistan and China during the recently concluded China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and Taliban-led government appointed acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. General Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support …

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting

The Hindu  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in different economic fields, the Foreign Office in Islamabad said on May 7. Separately, Mr. Muttaqi met Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday and held “a candid and in-depth exchange" on key issues of mutual concern, including peace and security, as well as trade and connectivity. Mr. …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Q&A | International diplomacy and India’s foreign policy
1 year, 9 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Q&A | International diplomacy and India’s foreign policy

The Hindu  

Each week at WorldView, we take a different subject for discussion on how international developments shape Indian Foreign Policy. I would be interested to learn about the role of various institutions like the MEA, PMO, and NSC in shaping India’s foreign policy, and how has diplomacy changed in the age of social media? Farrukh Ilyas While it is easier to …

Warm ties with India and vision beyond Kashmir: What Pakistan needs to battle economic crisis and global isolation
1 year, 9 months ago

Warm ties with India and vision beyond Kashmir: What Pakistan needs to battle economic crisis and global isolation

Firstpost  

It has been over two years since the Indian and Pakistani Director General Military Operations agreed to a ceasefire along the LoC and surprisingly it has held. More than 8000 members of Pakistan’s armed forces have lost their lives in terrorist incidents since 2000.” He adds, “Islamabad must change its tack if it hopes to prevent a full-blown insurgency and …

’We do not have final decisions,’ Pakistan on joining SCO meeting in India
1 year, 9 months ago

’We do not have final decisions,’ Pakistan on joining SCO meeting in India

Live Mint  

Pakistan on Thursday said that it has yet not decided upon attending a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Goa starting on May, 2023. India has invited Pakistan's foreign minister to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting scheduled to take place on May 4-5, 2023 in Goa. Using its right to reply, India's representative Seema Pujani slammed her Pakistani counterpart …

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel
1 year, 9 months ago

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel

Live Mint  

A US intelligence report has raised concerns about the possibility of India retaliating against Pakistan in the event of a terror attack on India or an orchestrated "violent unrest in Kashmir" by extremist groups based in Pakistan. The annual threat assessment report by the US Director of National Intelligence predicts the possibility of a conflict between India and Pakistan with …

India-Pak Tensions Raise Risk of Conflict, Delhi Under Modi Likely to Respond with Force: US Intel
1 year, 9 months ago

India-Pak Tensions Raise Risk of Conflict, Delhi Under Modi Likely to Respond with Force: US Intel

News 18  

A US intelligence report said on Wednesday that it apprehends increased tension between India and Pakistan and India and China with the possibility of a conflict between them. It also said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to Pakistani provocations. New Delhi and Islamabad …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Turkey - Syria earthquake | Why India’s relief efforts matter
1 year, 10 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Turkey - Syria earthquake | Why India’s relief efforts matter

The Hindu  

A global rescue effort is underway for Quake hit Turkiye and Syria- where the deathtoll is in the thousands already- Will India’s assistance be a diplomatic gamechanger? India was one of the worst hit, in Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands, and yet launched HADR operations for Indonesia, Maldives and Sri Lanka- the Indian Navy deployed 32 Naval …

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia
1 year, 11 months ago

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia

The Diplomat  

On December 6, top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan arrived in New Delhi for the first India-Central Asia meeting of national security advisors. As evidenced by the recent NSA meeting between India and the Central Asian states, security remains the focal point of Indian-Central Asian relations, but India must forge links with this dynamic region via transit, …

Implications For India As Taliban Becoming Strategic Liability For Pakistan, Making Af-Pak Region More Unstable
1 year, 11 months ago

Implications For India As Taliban Becoming Strategic Liability For Pakistan, Making Af-Pak Region More Unstable

ABP News  

The snake reared by Pakistan in its backyard has begun to bite the master. In fact, when the Taliban took control of Kabul, Pakistan former PM Imran Khan said Afghanistan had broken the “shackles of slavery”. The international community has, meanwhile, accused Pakistan of facilitating the return of the Taliban, which believed that the Afghan Taliban would be used as …

India-Kabul Ties: As Taliban & Pakistan Draw Swords, Can Delhi Maintain Stand?
1 year, 11 months ago

India-Kabul Ties: As Taliban & Pakistan Draw Swords, Can Delhi Maintain Stand?

The Quint  

The inroads that ISIS-KP were making into Afghanistan, had alarmed Russia, and the Central Asian countries, which had many of their citizens flock to Syria and Iraq to join the terror group there, and with the ascendancy of Taliban 2.0 becoming imminent, they established ties with the UN-proscribed group much before the Doha Agreements. Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, Ashkhabad had all …

Russia, India can help in reviving intra-Afghan dialogue: Russian Special Representative Zamir Kabulov
2 years ago

Russia, India can help in reviving intra-Afghan dialogue: Russian Special Representative Zamir Kabulov

The Hindu  

Russia and India can play a role in reviving the “intra-Afghan dialogue” if the Taliban requests such assistance, said the Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in an exclusive interview with The Hindu. Mr. Kabulov gave a broad impression of Russia’s position regarding the Taliban and said, “The objective reality is that the Taliban controls almost all the territory …

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role
2 years ago

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The days when Afghanistan was used by others as “strategic depth” are over and the world community must ensure that Afghan soil is not used by United Nations -designated terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed for planning terrorist acts, a top Indian diplomat has said. Sanjay Varma, secretary in the external affairs ministry Though Sanjay Varma, secretary …

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China
2 years ago

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for cessation of hostilities and pursuing the path of diplomacy to end the Ukraine war. In the next half century, India may have had to engage with Pakistan in Siachen in 1999 and in more recent times to contend with China’s belligerence and its continued transgression and encroachment in pursuit …

India keen to engage with Taliban regime to tackle humanitarian crisis, claims Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief
2 years ago

India keen to engage with Taliban regime to tackle humanitarian crisis, claims Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief

India TV News  

Amid the grim situation in war-torn Afghanistan, its former Intelligence Chief believes India is willing to engage with the Taliban to restore normalcy in the debt-ridden country. While speaking at the sidelines of a conference of anti-Taliban Afghan leaders with the United States and European Union representatives, the former intelligence chief asserted that New Delhi exhibited an interest in engaging …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Afghanistan under Taliban | What do non-Taliban leaders expect from India?
2 years ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Afghanistan under Taliban | What do non-Taliban leaders expect from India?

The Hindu  

This week on WorldView- is the Taliban running out of time to keep its promises on inclusive government and women’s rights? Massoud told The Hindu in an interview that the NRF is needed to keep the pressure on the Taliban, and claimed that they have spread their base beyond the Panjshir valley, but did not want to claim territory as …

In Kabul, India takes a soft step
2 years ago

In Kabul, India takes a soft step

Hindustan Times  

When Kabul fell to the rampaging Taliban force last year, India faced a difficult choice. Still, in the aftermath of an earthquake in Afghanistan earlier this year, India quietly moved to establish a small diplomatic presence in the restive country while continuing to help its citizens with humanitarian efforts. As the report indicated, India’s presence in Afghanistan remains a sensitive …

India, the Taliban, and the Country In Between
2 years, 1 month ago

India, the Taliban, and the Country In Between

The Diplomat  

A year after their takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban’s system of governance remains marred with controversies spanning from violence against minorities to disregard for women’s rights. Moreover, given its geographical proximity, economic size, military capacity, and robust diplomatic network, India serves as a crucial and palpable component in the Taliban’s quest for internal and external legitimacy. Moreover, according to a …

India joins Moscow talks for inclusive government in Kabul
2 years, 1 month ago

India joins Moscow talks for inclusive government in Kabul

The Hindu  

India joined the latest meeting of the ‘Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan’ that was held on Wednesday in the Russian capital. The Moscow format — one of the several dialogue platforms on Afghanistan — which began before the Taliban takeover of Kabul, consists of Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and India. “During the meeting, the participants …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Attack on Imran Khan | Why Pakistan’s neighbours should be concerned
2 years, 1 month ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Attack on Imran Khan | Why Pakistan’s neighbours should be concerned

The Hindu  

An attempt to assassinate Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan during a rally throws Pakistan into further turmoil as his supporters blame the military, demand elections On Nov 3, Opposition leader and former PM Imran Khan,who has just launched a Haqeeqi Azadi or real freedom movement- calling for immediate elections, was shot at in both legs during a rally in Wazirabad, …

Neighbourhood Watch: With Imran Khan Gone, Pakistan Is Back In US Lap. What This Means For India
2 years, 2 months ago

Neighbourhood Watch: With Imran Khan Gone, Pakistan Is Back In US Lap. What This Means For India

ABP News  

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Jawed Bajwa is set to demit office in a little more than one month from now. The all-powerful General has not only succeeded in securing a $450 million package deal to revive the combat potential of the Pakistan air force’s F-16 fighter fleet, he was also successful in getting the US to do …

At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism
2 years, 2 months ago

At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism

The Hindu  

India desires “normal” relations with Pakistan, but it must take “credible, verifiable and irreversible actions” to end cross-border terrorism, said Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, slamming India’s neighbour for supporting terror groups and for attacks on minorities, in response to a speech made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, at a conference in Kazakhstan both countries attended, …

India tears into Islamabad, says 'it is global epicentre of terrorism'; Pakistan PM in attendance
2 years, 2 months ago

India tears into Islamabad, says 'it is global epicentre of terrorism'; Pakistan PM in attendance

India TV News  

Asserting that India desires normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan, Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi said Islamabad must immediately cease cross-border terrorism. Addressing the summit which was attended by several world leaders including Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Lekhi said India desired normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan. "Pakistan is thereby advised to …

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