Former CIA analyst Bruce Riedel said that the Pulwama terrorist attack will be the first serious challenge of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's administration.
In Pakistan, much to the surprise of many, only one entity makes the cut as a political pressure group — the Pakistan Ulema Council, whose chief had reportedly encouraged suicide attacks in 2013.
The CIA’s World Factbook calls the RSS a ‘nationalist’ body; also on the list is the Hurriyat Conference under the separatist groups tag.
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Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
I guess my surprise is that Indian Army (obviously with the consent of our Govt) was working hand-in-glove with the CIA to enable monitoring of the Chinese. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Excellent piece sir, I still remember you last one titled ‘a view from the 5th floor’ on kargil.
Just saw this . Thank you very much.
I guess my surprise is that Indian Army (obviously with the consent of our Govt) was working hand-in-glove with the CIA to enable monitoring of the Chinese. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Reads like a spy thriller. Enjoyed the article. I’m sure you remember every ridge and valley even now. That’s what was real flying.
Thanks! Raghavan Flying there was such great fun — given a chance, will go back there again!