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.
Modi govt spent a lot of energy to make India-Saudi relations stronger, but rapidly evolving geopolitics have created a difficult situation for New Delhi.
The Saudis, Israelis and New Delhi didn’t want the two visits to take place so close to each other, given that the two countries are seen to be sworn diplomatic antagonists.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
An odd time for the visit, even without Pulwama, which happened after it was planned. Saudi Arabia’s rock solid commitment to Pakistan – emotionally deeper than what Pakistan shares with China – is a fact of life we must accept. We can and should create an independent relationship with KSA, as with Iran and Israel, that works for both sides. If there is a desire to break the impasse’ with Pakistan, the Saudis would be happy to offer their good offices. However, at a time when military options against Pakistan are being evaluated, one cannot expect any sort of endorsement or support from KSA. Although it may never be expressed openly, the well being of India’s 180 Muslims is important to Saudi Arabia, whose King’s official title designates him as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Why Prince, our 56 inch wala PM has not uttered a word against Pakistan. He is ashamed to mention Pakistan. What a brave PM. Whah DARPOK Modi Wah.
An odd time for the visit, even without Pulwama, which happened after it was planned. Saudi Arabia’s rock solid commitment to Pakistan – emotionally deeper than what Pakistan shares with China – is a fact of life we must accept. We can and should create an independent relationship with KSA, as with Iran and Israel, that works for both sides. If there is a desire to break the impasse’ with Pakistan, the Saudis would be happy to offer their good offices. However, at a time when military options against Pakistan are being evaluated, one cannot expect any sort of endorsement or support from KSA. Although it may never be expressed openly, the well being of India’s 180 Muslims is important to Saudi Arabia, whose King’s official title designates him as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.