FT report highlights Field Marshal Munir led back-channel talks that led to two-week pause in West Asia war. However, all 3 parties have divergent views on terms of ceasefire.
In the event of a breakdown in central leadership or communications, local commanders are authorised to assume control, launch strikes, and sustain military operations without awaiting instructions.
The disruptions in supply chains, rising shipping costs, and shortages of critical components could trigger a global supply shock, throwing economies into chaos and recession.
Ali Larijani was killed in Israeli strikes earlier this week. Viewed as pragmatist, he had emerged as powerful figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
Disqualified twice from running for president, Larijani had key role in shaping Iran's nuclear & defence strategies. He leaves behind a divided legacy—of being both pragmatist & repressor.
The force for the operation was to be maintained by air through para drops by fixed wing aircrafts while the helicopter effort was primarily earmarked for tasks such as reconnaissance.
Despite damage to key Russian oil infrastructure by Ukrainian drone strikes in March, International Energy Agency data shows Russia’s earnings in March were highest for any month since January 2024.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
A disappointing piece from such a senior commentator. Only s few possible scenarios are sketched out. The seminal role for India is simply mentioned but no details are given. In contrast , at least the Chinese have sent an emissary to the gulf , though the initiative may not be ” seminal “. How can India role be seminal when our PM expresses such pain for the Israeli victims of Oct 7 th , but hardly a word for the 125 school children killed by the US bombing in Iran ?
A disappointing piece from such a senior commentator. Only s few possible scenarios are sketched out. The seminal role for India is simply mentioned but no details are given. In contrast , at least the Chinese have sent an emissary to the gulf , though the initiative may not be ” seminal “. How can India role be seminal when our PM expresses such pain for the Israeli victims of Oct 7 th , but hardly a word for the 125 school children killed by the US bombing in Iran ?