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Trump’s National Security Strategy: American hubris and denial regarding rise of other nations
December 21, 2017, 7:53 PM IST
President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated National Security Strategy (NSS) may well have laid out the current US administration’s worldview. But it does little to clarify American foreign policy approach or build confidence in the international order….
December 21, 2017, 7:53 PM IST
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Douse Hate: Israelis and Palestinians and their supporters need to walk towards each other
December 20, 2017, 2:49 PM IST
A few days ago I had written an article criticising US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. I had said that Israel’s increasing occupation of Jerusalem over the decades…
December 20, 2017, 2:49 PM IST
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BJP Wins Gujarat: But Congress may just have more to cheer about
December 18, 2017, 8:04 PM IST
Poll results today have confirmed how hotly contested the Gujarat elections really were. While BJP did manage to retain its bastion – no mean feat given that it’s the sixth consecutive time the party has…
December 18, 2017, 8:04 PM IST
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Two Threats: Communalism and doubts on voting process challenge fundamentals of Indian state
December 18, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
Two recent events show that we as a country are imbibing some of the worst traits of two of our neighbours. First, the murder and immolation of a Muslim man in Rajasthan shows that unless…
December 18, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
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Comic Con: May the tribe of new-age comics grow
December 17, 2017, 7:59 AM IST
I often hear parents complain that their children are not into reading. But can the kids really be blamed? Right from the time they are toddlers, children these days are exposed to so much of…
December 17, 2017, 7:59 AM IST
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Follow the weapons: New report confirms US hand in rise of Islamic State
December 16, 2017, 8:04 PM IST
A new report has highlighted that more than a third of the weapons used by Islamic State (IS) terror group in Iraq and Syria came from European Union states — including Germany. According to the…
December 16, 2017, 8:04 PM IST
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Pointless Crying Wolf: India has to offer credible alternatives to Chinese investments in the neighbourhood
December 14, 2017, 6:19 PM IST
In the last few days, there have been reports that have once again raised alarm regarding Chinese encirclement. This is predicated upon three recent events – the inking of a free trade agreement between China…
December 14, 2017, 6:19 PM IST
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New dawn: It’s time for New Delhi to reset approach to Kathmandu
December 12, 2017, 8:51 PM IST
In a significant milestone for Nepal, parliamentary and provincial polls in that country – the first since the adoption of a new Constitution in 2015 – has thrown up a clear mandate for a leftist…
December 12, 2017, 8:51 PM IST
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Nitish’s prohibition call: Sushasan babu’s mask falls off
December 11, 2017, 9:06 PM IST
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s proposal of a nationwide ban on liquor consumption has thoroughly exposed him and his politics. Not only is his suggestion ridiculous, it also exemplifies a poverty of ideas. Prohibition hasn’t…
December 11, 2017, 9:06 PM IST
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Victory over IS: But hard part begins now as Iraq needs to end sectarian discrimination
December 11, 2017, 8:45 AM IST
Iraq has declared final victory over the Islamic State terror group, days after Russia made a similar announcement in neighbouring Syria. The declaration means IS no longer holds territory in Iraq. While this is indeed…
December 11, 2017, 8:45 AM IST
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Rethink Healthcare: Government hospitals must provide quality, affordable medicine
December 10, 2017, 6:35 PM IST
Delhi government’s decision to cancel the licence of Max hospital, Shalimar Bagh, for negligence resulting in the death of a premature newborn – the baby was declared dead by the hospital even though he was…
December 10, 2017, 6:35 PM IST
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Taiwan’s Transitional Justice: Reconciliation and forgiveness ought to be the guiding principles
December 9, 2017, 1:22 PM IST
Taiwan this week passed an Act on Promoting Transitional Justice that will see the establishment of an ad hoc committee that will deal with historical injustices committed during the infamous 228 Incident and the White…
December 9, 2017, 1:22 PM IST
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Trump’s Jerusalem Move: It sows the seeds of conflict and plunges Middle East into more uncertainty
December 8, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to officially declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and order preparations for relocating the US embassy to the holy city has shocked the international community. The move not…
December 8, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
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India-Japan Act East Forum: Japanese investors are the perfect match for the Northeast
December 6, 2017, 5:49 PM IST
In a welcome move, India and Japan have inaugurated the ‘India-Japan Act East Forum’ to expand cooperation between the two countries in India’s Northeast region. It will be recalled that the two governments had signed…
December 6, 2017, 5:49 PM IST
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Chabahar Milestone: US must drop undue belligerence towards Iran
December 6, 2017, 9:15 AM IST
The inauguration of the first phase of the Chabahar port in Iran — which is being jointly developed by India — marks a significant milestone in the security matrix of the region. Sitting on the…
December 6, 2017, 9:15 AM IST
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Historic Rapprochement: The coming together of Morocco and South Africa can truly transform Africa
December 4, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
The 5th European Union-African Union Summit held last week was marked by a historic meeting between Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and South African President Jacob Zuma. The meeting comes against the backdrop of years of…
December 4, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
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Avoid Disaster: Trump must correct course on North Korean policy
December 2, 2017, 4:19 PM IST
The US has called on nations to sever ties with North Korea after the latter tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reportedly strike any part of continental America. However, the American pitch for further…
December 2, 2017, 4:19 PM IST
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Gujarat Polls: A churn may be underway, but BJP still in pole position
December 1, 2017, 3:27 PM IST
The political row erupting from Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Somnath temple where his name was allegedly put down in a register for non-Hindus shows that the Gujarat election campaign is veering off the…
December 1, 2017, 3:27 PM IST
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Fix liability: Violence in the name of democratic agitation cannot be tolerated
November 30, 2017, 2:48 AM IST
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to bring a law to fix liability on people for loss of life and private property during agitations. The apex court has said that a mechanism needs to…
November 30, 2017, 2:48 AM IST
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Northern Neighbours: China holds the key to reforming Pakistan
November 28, 2017, 10:19 PM IST
Recent developments in Pakistan once again highlight the role that Islamists have come to play in that country. Protesters from a hardline religious group called Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah had laid siege to the capital…
November 28, 2017, 10:19 PM IST
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