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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.
    Pakistan violated ceasefire in Keri and Digwar areas of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/File)Opinion
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    The separatists and the terror groups, a little surprised by the government initiative, also couldn't reorganise...

    13 Jun 2018 1:26 AM IST

    Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the condition was tensed last year in the valley and now the situation is slowly normalising. The people of the state think that their identity can be in danger. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    J&K's Ramzan truce: A risk worth taking?

    To be fair to the critics, the move for the COO, or truce , took almost everyone by surprise.

    22 May 2018 6:46 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: File/AP)Opinion
    As Modi & Xi re-engage, what's on China's mind

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China and will meet President Xi Jinping on April 27-28 in an informal summit...

    27 April 2018 12:24 AM IST

    A plaque outside the Ministry of Home Affairs. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Indians in conflict zones: Military diplomacy' vital

    Indians by and large are considered peaceful members of any society in which they reside.

    24 March 2018 12:06 AM IST

    Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the condition was tensed last year in the valley and now the situation is slowly normalising. The people of the state think that their identity can be in danger. (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 12:17 AM IST

    Kulbhushan Jadhav meets his wife and mother at the foreign ministry in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)Opinion
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    Currently, Pakistan is witnessing a political vacuum with all its mainstream parties in disarray.

    29 Dec 2017 1:24 AM IST

    Indian troops at the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack site. (Photo: AP)Opinion
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    The past nine years have seen a revolution in technology, which has helped transnational terror groups in no small...

    27 Nov 2017 4:09 AM IST

    Its quite possible, of course, that terrorist outfits targeting India could well be harboring innovative ideas and strategies to beat the effectiveness of the intelligence agencies. (Representional Image | AFP)Opinion
    Lone wolf attacks: The threat to India is real

    Politics in India also has a nasty habit of turning from a perfectly normal run to something completely outlandish, more...

    9 Nov 2017 2:35 AM IST

    Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum the China National Convention Center in Beijing Sunday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    After Doklam, more realism' by China's PLA?

    The feasibility of China wishing to push for a major Indian military embarrassment remains an option.

    3 Nov 2017 12:36 AM IST

    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (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 3:04 AM IST

    The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Where is ISIS headed? Just link the dots

    The summit was an excellent exposition primarily on the Middle East and marginally on Europe.

    14 Oct 2017 1:23 AM IST

    Curbs on the assembly of people under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in Pulwama and Shopian districts in south Kashmir and in Baramulla district in north (Photo: PTI)Opinion
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    The term fidayeen is borrowed from the Palestinian conflict.

    9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

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