Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria (Retd) writes: A weak response is unlikely to convince Pakistan to give up the proxy war, it may well embolden the Pakistan Army to aggravate the problem.
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India Signals Strong Commitment to Afghanistan’s Stability
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: What has been remarkable achievement of Indian assistance to Afghanistan is that India has not bypassed the Afghan government while giving aid to Kabul.
All Party Delegation’s J&K visit
Professor K N Pandita writes: The one lesson which the delegation did not spell out openly but could be elicited effortlessly is that the Indian State is determined to fight terrorism in whatever form and manifestation it emerges in whatever part of the country.
President Ghani asks Pakistan to Open Wagah border for trade with India
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has recently said that Pakistan should either open Wagah border for trade with India or Afghanistan would stop Pakistan’s trade to Central Asia via its territory.
Russia to hold first ever joint military exercise with Pakistan
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: While India would not be averse to Russia’s increasing leverage over Pakistan as it has a history of mediating between Islamabad and New Delhi (Tashkent Summit after Indo-Pak war in 1965), it should not come at the cost of Indian security concerns.
A warning for China in Hong Kong Local Elections
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Chinese government has been trying to evoke nationalism amidst its slowing economy to gloss over its domestic problems, especially these separatist movements.