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No traditional deterrence—PLA has its own agenda at Ladakh. Deter, compel, make India accept
The Chinese term for deterrence differs from the English term in International Relations literature. China combines deterrence and compellence strategies.
Saudi Arabia, Dubai ready to give money, but won’t lend without IMF deal, says Pakistan
Pakistan’s economic risk score is currently at the lowest level. The nation’s forex reserves have halved in less than a year and the rupee has dropped by almost 8% in the past month.
Defence
The biggest challenges Nirmala Sitharaman will face as India’s new Defence Minister
Sitharaman, who is only the second woman defence minister in India's history, is expected to work closely with the Finance Minister to take key industry-related decisions
India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win SC battle. Because the real war is political
In a highly polarised time, cornered minorities tend to lean back and protect the roots and fundamentals of what is so dear to them. Politically, it can often be a bad trap.