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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.
    The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was one of the buidlings targeted on 26/11.Opinion
    Stop hate, divisiveness to deter terror strikes

    For terrorists, there is never a need for penetration of the coastline or borders if reliable sleeper agents exist.

    26 Nov 2018 1:05 AM IST

    Shireen Mazari (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Why a J&K 'solution' by Pak mantri won't work

    Mazari chose to blame previous governments in Pakistan on a variety of issues, starting with a lack of their commitment...

    5 Nov 2018 5:26 AM IST

    Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.Opinion
    Challenges for the new leadership in Kashmir

    The governor will obviously meet groups of people from all these areas and will need to be a quiet listener.

    28 Aug 2018 12:41 AM IST

    Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    For Imran, India might not be biggest problem

    India is far too involved in its own internal challenges to desire any turbulence at the borders or in Jammu and...

    4 Aug 2018 1:54 AM IST

    Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    As Russia rises, world turns quasi-multipolar'

    The decline of Russia following the end of the Cold War was mistakenly seen as something in perpetuity.

    5 July 2018 6:08 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 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
    In 2018, expect LoC to get even more active

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

    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

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