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Syed Ata Hasnain, a retired lieutenant-general, is a former commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps. He is also associated with the Vivekananda International Foundation and the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.

Opinion

For Imran, India might not be biggest problem

China was the first country that Imran Khan chose to mention in his maiden speech after the election.

4 Aug 2018 7:50 AM IST

US President Donald Trump to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16. (Photo: File)

Opinion

As Russia rises, world turns quasi-multipolar'

For India, straddling this will become the order of the day, rather than cozying with any one of the strategic blocs.

5 July 2018 7:38 AM IST

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Keri and Digwar areas of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/File)

Opinion

What next in Kashmir? Tough choices for govt

The separatists and the terror groups, a little surprised by the government initiative, also couldn't reorganise...

13 Jun 2018 12:54 AM IST

Earlier on Sunday, the Pakistan Army violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmirs Naushera sector. (Representational Image)

Opinion

J&K's Ramzan truce: A risk worth taking?

The governments at the Centre and the state were also under attack for lack of alternative initiatives.

22 May 2018 1:20 AM IST

The Belt and Road is Chinese President Xi Jinpings landmark scheme to build infrastructure to connect China to the rest of Asia and beyond, a giant reworking of its old Silk Road. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Opinion

As Modi & Xi re-engage, what's on China's mind...

When a nation has neglected its comprehensive national power to meet its threats, some pragmatic compromise is...

27 April 2018 7:26 AM IST

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had told Parliament on Tuesday that all 39 Indians, abducted by the ISIS in Iraq nearly three years back, were killed and their bodies were recovered. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Opinion

Indians in conflict zones: Military diplomacy' vital

Outreach to diverse agencies in host countries is a dire necessity.

24 March 2018 12:23 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

In 2018, stabilising of J&K is a key challenge

In recent weeks, some important events outline just how the Deep State's strategy has been panning.

5 Feb 2018 12:40 AM IST

It must be understood Pakistans strategic aim is to keep a state of turbulence in J&K and thereby exploit Indias religious faultlines.

Opinion

In 2018, expect LoC to get even more active

The Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir is just one domain of conflict between India and Pakistan.

29 Dec 2017 2:00 AM IST

Fire-brigade try to douse the fire at the Taj Hotel after completion of combing operation during the 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

9 years after 26/11: Is a major attack in offing?

The chances of ISIS making a demonstration attack in India seems less likely.

27 Nov 2017 12:28 AM IST

Seven Pakistani terrorists were killed late on Friday after an operation was carried out by the Afghan Special Forces in Bila area of Lalpur district. (Representional Image | AFP)

Opinion

Lone wolf attacks: The threat to India is real

Even after a successful terror attack of this kind, investigation is more difficult as the trails are often nonexistent.

9 Nov 2017 12:58 AM IST

Opinion

After Doklam, more realism' by China's PLA?

A strong personality like Mr Modi in power in India is never to China's advantage.

3 Nov 2017 12:53 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session, also discussed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

India-US ties: Can't wish away Pak factor

India appears to form an increasingly important part of America's new worldview.

23 Oct 2017 12:34 AM IST