Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.
In Chinese discourse, India is portrayed as playing both sides, indecisive, and lacking strategic coherence, a “fence-sitter” unable to secure the confidence of either Washington or Beijing.
Pakistani FM credits President Trump & Secretary Rubio for playing ‘pivotal role’ in defusing tensions between India & Pakistan. New Delhi has rejected such narratives.
Trump’s gushing reception of Field Marshal Asim Munir has caused no small anxiety in India. For the first time since 26/11, the US seems to be tilting toward Islamabad.
New Delhi: Air India’s decision to significantly reduce the number of its international flights—just over a week after the Ahmedabad-London plane crash—could mark a new...
Canada’s invitation to PM Modi is driven by economic and geopolitical necessities, not a resolution of bilateral tensions. The room for morality or “feelings” is limited.
Trump was first to announce India-Pakistan ceasefire, even before the two neighbours. Push by Islamabad comes as Washington, in recent years, has pivoted strongly towards India.
Trump’s gratitude towards Pakistan for apprehending ISKP terrorist Sharifullah is seen as recognition of the Pakistani military’s role in combating terrorism. But it’s not that simple.
EXCLUSIVE | Trump Wednesday called Mohammad Sharifullah the 'top terrorist' in the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan's Kabul airport, leading to the deaths of 13 US military personnel.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
I don’t think “metonym” is the right adjective to describe “Foggy Botton”; “nickname” is a more suitable description for it. Metonym is a word (name) associated with something established and well-known, and is frequently used interchangeably, as a substitute for it. For example, White House for the US prez, 10 Down Street for the British prime minister, 7 Race Course Road for the Indian PM, 10 Janpath for Sonia Gandhi, Kremlin with the Russian govt, Capitol Hill for the US Congress, and here in my city, Kolkata, Alimuddin Street for the CPI(M) headquarters.
I also don’t think Lippman described Gurkhas as Indians, he (correctly) said they were there Nepalese. This has also been corroborated by Hussain Haqqani when he discussed the issue at one of his book launches (search YouTube, you’ll find it).
I don’t think “metonym” is the right adjective to describe “Foggy Botton”; “nickname” is a more suitable description for it. Metonym is a word (name) associated with something established and well-known, and is frequently used interchangeably, as a substitute for it. For example, White House for the US prez, 10 Down Street for the British prime minister, 7 Race Course Road for the Indian PM, 10 Janpath for Sonia Gandhi, Kremlin with the Russian govt, Capitol Hill for the US Congress, and here in my city, Kolkata, Alimuddin Street for the CPI(M) headquarters.
I also don’t think Lippman described Gurkhas as Indians, he (correctly) said they were there Nepalese. This has also been corroborated by Hussain Haqqani when he discussed the issue at one of his book launches (search YouTube, you’ll find it).
I feel Praveen Swami’s writing style is very cluttered and sometimes misses peoviding context.