Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: It is right move by the Indian government to increase its outreach to people of PoK and include their neglected narrative in the J&K debate.
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Afghan forces turning Afghanistan into graveyard of terrorism says Afghan Army Chief of Staff
Zubin Bhatnagar writes: The statement by the Afghan Chief of Staff is encouraging and reflects the determination of Afghan Army in its fight against terrorism. However, sustained operations demand enhanced indulgence of international community especially the regional stakeholders like India to further bolster the capacity and capability of Afghan Army.
J&K – LAPTOPS VS STONES
Sandeep Jain writes: Everyone is unanimous in acknowledging the Pak role in this problem. In spite of all efforts for amity, Pakistan continues to abet and instigate the unrest in the Valley.
Should India and Pakistan Revive their Peace Process for the Sake of Peace in J&K?
Bhatnagar writes: Though India and Pakistan should revive the peace process under the framework of Shimla Pact and the Lahore Declaration; the present situation in the Kashmir Valley is not ripe to commence the dialogue process.
Weakened ISIS more Dangerous?
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: The IS attacks outside Iraq and Syria help in keeping their ideology alive and also brush aside prospects of IS weakness.
China Expands Role in Afghanistan with Military Equipment Supply
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: China seems to be hedging its bets on different stakeholders in Afghanistan. It is a close ally of Pakistan; it has channels of communication with the Taliban while it is also trying to strengthen the ANSF now.