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Abhijit Bhattacharyya
About the AuthorAbhijit Bhattacharyya
The writer is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, London. The views expressed here are personal.
    Madras High Court (Photo: File)Opinion
    India's rising corruption: Can we shake off this 'national neurosis'?

    There could be many ways to define corruption: it's a subject like an ocean!

    27 Jun 2019 12:30 AM IST

    It was spotted by a Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force, at a height of around 12,000 feet. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    The growing Lockheed mystery: Why is US in a rush to push F-21 to...

    The F-21 seems to be an offshoot of the single-engine F-16 multi-role fighter.

    20 Jun 2019 2:47 AM IST

    Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu said, We recognise Doklam is a disputed area between Bhutan and China and the two countries are engaged in border talks. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    It's time for India, Japan to tango

    Japanese technology does provide the basic desired level of confidence.

    3 Jun 2019 1:24 AM IST

    Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. (Photo: PTI/File)Opinion
    It's economics, really! What lay behind China's switch over Masood...

    There thus emerge myriad factors and multiple actors for China, from which to make a compelling choice.

    8 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

    Luo Zhaohui was delivering a keynote address on Beyond Wuhan: How Far and Fast can China-India Relations Go at an event organised by the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)Opinion
    Why China is desperate for India to join BRI

    China has got a real taste of profits from the Indian market.

    25 April 2019 1:14 AM IST

    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

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