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The writer is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, London. The views expressed here are personal.
    Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama speaks during the World Peace and Harmony Conclave in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Keep Dalai Lama out of Valley, resolve J&K issue from within

    It's purely a travel document issued by the ministry of external affairs, mostly to Tibetan refugees, along with other...

    4 April 2019 12:15 AM IST

    Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui (Photo: AP)Opinion
    China is playing a long, deep game: India needs a more robust strategy

    Playing the traditional Chinese waiting game to wear out, exasperate and exhaust the rival, opponent or critic.

    26 March 2019 12:56 AM IST

    Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Pulwama to Abhinandan: Before & beyond, towards a new Great Game

    Terror for Pakistan is the most effective and useful instrument of the state to cut India.

    11 March 2019 12:15 AM IST

    The final deal for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets is likely to be inked within the next five months. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Tejas was Aero India 2019's real star & lessons to be learnt from...

    In the attack fighter category too, out of five products worldwide, China's share stands at two SAC J-18 and SAC...

    28 Feb 2019 2:24 AM IST

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    The China-Canada diplomatic mess should be a warning to South Block

    Not surprisingly, the Canadian diplomat did not endear himself to his colleagues and countrymen.

    8 Feb 2019 12:07 AM IST

    Chinese President Xi JinpingOpinion
    Dragon's deceit: Is Soros right about Xi plans?

    The best, or worst, possible consequence of Mr Soros' statement is that the official Chinese reaction appeared to be...

    31 Jan 2019 12:45 AM IST

    Chinese President Xi JinpingWorld
    To tell its story better to the world', Xi's China ramps up India...

    The message is loud and clear. China will do anything and everything possible to take on foreigners, to take China...

    21 Jan 2019 12:38 AM IST

    The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)Opinion
    418 yrs after John Company, new trade imperialists eye India again

    New Delhi's desperation, to open up to China is simply bewildering.

    8 Jan 2019 1:26 AM IST

    The first point that immediately came to mind is why there should be a US threat at all if Russia helps this country to build two stealth frigates in Goa? A fresh lease agreement now nee-ds to be put in place for (potential, imaginary or real) violations of an American law, CAATSA, by India.Opinion
    Of matters naval and geopolitical: India, Russia and United States

    India's ability and intent to operate beyond the Indian Ocean region is a non-issue.

    18 Dec 2018 12:17 AM IST

    The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.Opinion
    Targeting India from within: Are we ready to foil China's strategy?

    Coming back to the Chinese, just a few instances of the gross misdemeanour of its nationals (in India) will suffice.

    30 Nov 2018 12:35 AM IST

    INS ArihantOpinion
    With INS Arihant, India rises under the sea

    Arihant, by itself, is not the end, but the beginning of the sea power of the Indian State.

    13 Nov 2018 1:04 AM IST

    Through diligent research, and by taking stock of the successes and failures on the way. If the right lessons are learnt and a course correction is done.Opinion
    Is India-made fighter possible? It's never too late to get started

    It may be late in the day to think of an indigenously designed and manufactured fighter jet for the Indian Air Force.

    5 Oct 2018 1:54 AM IST

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