TRUMP HAS A NEW REASON TO STAY IN AFGHANISTAN: BUSINESS
A skeptic of sending more troops to Afghanistan, Donald Trump has found a reason to keep the US engaged in the war-torn region – the country's vast mineral wealth.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEEKS INPUTS FROM BUSINESSMEN ON AFGHANISTAN
In recent weeks, top advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump sought alternatives to the Defense Department plans...
In the first of the two-part essay, Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark, authors of the new book “The Exile: The Flight of Osama bin Laden”, list the number of close shaves that the al-Qaeda emir had with the authorities.
FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN WITHOUT A STRATEGY
US Defense Secretary James Mattis made an alarming admission: “We are not winning in Afghanistan right now.”
In the course of a war that's lasted longer than WWII, we have become complacent. India must think about how events could unfold as US fights, negotiates & bribes its way out of Afghanistan.
While we build infrastructure in Afghanistan, we must also change our approach to Pakistan, come out of the post-26/11 sulk, and engage with its imperfect democratic establishment.
As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
Succinct, masterly and most importantly, eminently readable.
When I finish reading a piece, your conclusions (then) seem so obvious !
You never cease to amaze me with your perspicacious thought and elephantine memory / excellent MIS; and of course you are a master wordsmith and an excellent orator / discussion panellist.
Succinct, masterly and most importantly, eminently readable.
When I finish reading a piece, your conclusions (then) seem so obvious !
You never cease to amaze me with your perspicacious thought and elephantine memory / excellent MIS; and of course you are a master wordsmith and an excellent orator / discussion panellist.
That is indeed a kind comment. Thank you for reading this and other things I write.