India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

After two decades, the SCO appears to be at a cross-roads with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings......

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

India is apprehensive about the Taliban's return as it would mean loss of access to Baluch rebels and help to the restive tribals of Waziristan.This would be a setback to the Indian strategy of......