Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Pakistan has closed border with Afghanistan numerous times in in past as well, mainly to arm twist the Afghan government to convey its displeasure over their policies.
Salma Dam: Step towards Expanding Indo-Afghan Ties
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stated that the completion of this dam was a “big step in deepening and broadening the relationship between Afghanistan and India.
Pakistan’s Dual Policy on Terrorism Continues
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: However, the bad terrorists were earlier part of good terrorist network and they were born out of the state sponsored terror infrastructure prevalent in Pakistan.
India to Export BrahMos Missile to Friendly Nations
Dr. Roshan Writes: BrahMos is considered a formidable weapon because of its supersonic speed and accuracy.Its sea version is especially in demand with the countries of South East Asia.Apart from Vietnam, other countries in this region who would like to have this cruise missile are Philippines,Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Is China’s Obstructionism to Indian Entry to NSG a Strategic Miscalculation?
Shashi Asthana Writes: While China may feel that these actions of showing support to all weather friend Pakistan and appeasing the terrorist groups there, are in their strategic interest, but there is a considerable strategic cost attached with these decisions.
Has the Post-Jihadist Era Begun?
Dr Adil Rasheed writes: It might come as a surprise to many readers, but there have been several instances of jihadist disengagement from violence for several decades and many extremist Islamist groups have given up their campaign of violence for good.