Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria (Retd) writes: Pakistan is crucial to China as it provides geo-political and geo-strategic advantage over India and keeps it in check. Pakistan also provides access to Indian Ocean and transport corridor to its restive western province – Xinjiang.
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Taliban Announces Operation Omari
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: The initials signs mean that there could be more kidnappings and targeted killings of enemy forces rather than large scale attacks by the Taliban.
China’s Double Standards on Terrorism
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: China itself has a dual policy on terrorism even though it has been blaming the US and other Western countries of doublespeak on terrorism.
India-Bangladesh Relations on a High
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Bangladesh is a bridge between India and ASEAN countries and the recent agreements will help India for taking positive steps in this direction.
Nepal – China Transit deal: Implications for India
S K Sahi writes: Geo-politically, Nepal is trying to maintain a delicate balance between the giant neighbors. The question perhaps is for how long it would give up on India completely.
Pakistan Invites CARs to use Gwadar port, concerns remain
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Pakistan has been trying in wane to balance Indian presence in Central Asia since 1991. Its efforts to use religion as a galvanizing force have not gone down well with the CARs, who have a secular outlook. It even interfered in the Tajik Civil War (1992-97).