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.
The crude flows in the Strait of Hormuz largely originate from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar and move to China, India, Japan and South Korea.
Analysis of IAF proposal shows that the true Make in India component is much lesser than expected, therefore negotiations will focus on increasing that component.
Why back channel. Why not a normal diplomatic conversation between neighbours who have many disagreements, some of which have led to war and could do so again. Talks guided by realism and modest expectations.
Why back channel. Why not a normal diplomatic conversation between neighbours who have many disagreements, some of which have led to war and could do so again. Talks guided by realism and modest expectations.