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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.
    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
    In J&K, a battle of wits with fidayeen'

    The term fidayeen is borrowed from the Palestinian conflict.

    9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

    Former CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat said it is important for the govt to keep in mind that the main party in the Doklam plateau dispute is Bhutan and added it is better that India takes the lead in negotiating issues with China and supports Thimphu. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle/Representational Image)Opinion
    Lessons of Doklam to prepare for the future

    Those trying to label it a victory' for us must be cautioned about what victory involves that it's not the end of...

    1 Sept 2017 12:14 AM IST

    Security person stand guard after militants opened fire on the Amarnath Yatra in which some pilgrims were killed in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    After Yatra attack, act with maturity

    Though the yatra is based on Hindu belief and tradition, there is something deeply inclusive about it.

    13 July 2017 12:27 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu prior to a meeting in Jerusalem, Israel. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mission Israel: India's new strategy evolving

    Modi is not necessarily shunning a relationship with Palestine but rather giving it a status separated from Israel.

    6 July 2017 5:51 AM IST

    Maharashtra-based ISIS suspect Mudbabir Shaik (Accused No. 3) also took part in the meeting, the chargesheet says. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    The global war on terror seems paralysed

    The Islamic summit of Sunni nations along with the US vowed to target Iran as the supporter of global terror.

    16 Jun 2017 2:17 AM IST

    Kashmiri protesters throw bricks at Indian police during a protest in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Threat in J&K is beyond street turbulence

    The LoC can take as much additional deployment as probably exists today, and yet the Army won't give you any guarantee...

    12 May 2017 12:18 AM IST

    Police officers and jawans pay tribute to the CRPF personnel killed in the Sukma Naxal Attack in Chattisgarh, at the SSP office in Meerut. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Sukma's lessons: A lot needs to change

    Red Corridor forces have mostly suffered when they encounter large groups of insurgents.

    28 April 2017 5:40 AM IST

    CRPF personnel standing guard at a polling station during repoll in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Budgam district of Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Polls in conflict zones: A Kashmiri lesson

    Democracy is presumed to be a great leveller and empowers the very people who fight each other or the state.

    21 April 2017 2:01 AM IST

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