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Modi and calculus behind ‘no’ on Jerusalem
There’s been a disquiet in India’s public space over Modi government’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital...
And you thought Russia is aggressor
There was nothing particularly noteworthy about Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's first meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the sidelines of...
Syria saved; it’s Libya now
After imposing Moscow’s will on the situation in Syria, Putin is moving on to Libya. And this new proxy conflict he is waging with...
Why China wants railroads in Afghanistan?
China’s latest five-year plan makes a thrust towards connecting Afghanistan with emerging Central Asian Rail System. Trains would leave Kashgar in China for Herat...
You must doff your hat to Times of India
Today, Times of India (March 5, 2016) has three stories on its front page:
Government says no to visit by US Panel: US Commission on...
Russia presents its side of story
On Tuesday, 26 January Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held his annual press conference before an audience of about 150 journalists, including the BBC...
Modi’s visit to Pakistan: The big picture
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s unscheduled stopover for his counterpart Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan is not symbolic alone. It has a domestic and international...
Why Saudis have formed a bloc against IS
We now hear that Saudi Arabia has formed a 34-nation Muslim military bloc to crush Islamic State (IS) which is no longer a regional...
Turkey shoots itself in foot
The official statement of Turkey on downing the Russian fighter jet on Tuesday has left them with no place to hide—much to the embarrassment...
Russia on the cusp of being a world power
Vladimir Putin has chosen the timing of his intervention in Syria very skillfully. Through his operations in the Middle East, he has the chance...
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