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by Col Dr PK Vasudeva (Retd)U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump and India’s push within Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries for de-dollarization are both highly strategic and effective in their own ways.The U.S.’s decision to impose steep tariffs (25% + additional 25% penalty tied to India’s continued Russian oil imports) on India under Section 232 (national
by Nilesh KunwarDistasteful BoastIn his satirical anti-war best seller Catch 22, Joseph Heller underscores the absurdity of war and army life by weaving an insanely hilarious plot set in the dying days of World War II. One of the events in this novel is about the group commander of a US Air Force base who’s at his wits end trying to retrieve a discomforting situation. After debating various
by Nilesh KunwarFalse AllegationsJust the other day, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) issued a statement in which it accused New Delhi of launching Operation Sindoor "without any verifiable evidence or a credible investigation" into the Pahalgam terror attack.It simultaneously declared that "as a responsible country, Pakistan remains committed to peace, regional stability, and a meaningful dialogue
by Rajesh Kumar SinhaOperation Sindoor may well be considered as a defining moment in India’s long struggle against terrorism. It has been facing the scourge of terrorism for many decades, starting with Naxalism in 1960s to secessionist movements in north eastern India (under the Chinese influence and support), to terrorism in Punjab and Kashmir.The situation really became volatile when in early
by Col Dr P K Vasudeva (Retd)As and when the U.S. imposes safeguard measures or tariffs that negatively impact Indian exports, India can legally retaliate under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework—but it must follow specific rules and procedures. India can (and often does) challenge U.S. safeguard measures as these measures violate WTO rules.If the WTO panel or Appellate Body rules in
by Nilesh KunwarDesignation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) by the US State Department is being seen by many as a big diplomatic victory for India. Some are even reading this development as an indication of Washington’s unstinting support to India in its war against terror that would deal a decisive blow to the Pakistan sponsored proxy war in J&K.TRF’s
by Nilesh KunwarFrom the photos of Saturday’s grand dinner hosted by Pakistan’s newly promoted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to “honour the political leadership, steadfast commitment of the armed forces, and the indomitable spirit of the people of Pakistan as demonstrated during Marka-e-Haq, Operation Bunyanum Marsoos” it appears that this formal event went off quite well.Attended by Pakistan
The UK might be relinquishing its last foothold in the Indian Ocean for almost no return warns author J. Vitor Tossini in this submisison to the UK Defence Journal.
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Sound And Furyby Nilesh KunwarThe international community’s vociferous condemnation of the horrific terrorist attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam area is indeed reassuring, and so is its unconditional expression of solidarity with India in its war against terror. However, there should be no cause for celebrations on this account because past experience has proved beyond any doubt that
by Nilesh KunwarOn Thursday, the Indian and Pakistan army held a brigade commander level flag meeting in the Poonch sector of J&K to discuss measures to and maintain peace along the Line of Control (LoC). Coming after a spate of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan army that included the planting an improvised explosive device (IED) along India’s border fence by its Border Action Team (BAT)