The ‘great rivalry’ angle was also blown out of proportion, given that India now holds a handsome record of wins against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches—8-1.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
New disclosures under US’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) also reveal that after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s lobbyists asserted it would 'welcome' America’s role as mediator.
While New Delhi has long maintained that no third party brought about the ceasefire between India & Pakistan in May 2025, China for first time claimed credit earlier this week.
Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.
And so endures the myth of the Pakistani liberal…