US could have defeated the Taliban...

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: US Marines stand guard at the Hamid Karzai international......

Why 2017 is crucial for China

'The mood in Beijing is already nervous and feverously watchful.''Developments in China will be scrutinised as intensely and nervously as the ones in Washington,' says Claude Smadja. IMAGE: Prime......

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale......

Kashmir: What Rajnath told Japan's Abe

'Singh apprised the Japanese leaders about Islamabad's 'evil design' on Kashmir at a time when Pakistan has decided to internationalise the issue,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Defence......