K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com At times, an authoritarian family head bends to resolve discord and protect unity and harmony. While the family views this compromise as wise, neighbours might see it as a weakening of parental authority and the beginning...
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K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com Strange but unconfirmed rumors have been making the rounds in the valley's political circles regarding an impending cabinet reshuffle. Observers note a growing undercurrent of discontent among some NC MLAs and ministers under Chief Minister Omar...
Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The recent army-civil administration clash in Kishtwar could have been avoided had parties involved displayed maturity. A small incident, especially when egos of individuals are involved, can damage carefully built working relations between institutions. Kishtwar is a...
K N Pandita knp627@gmil.com The first thirty-nine days of US airstrikes accomplished what decades of diplomacy and persuasion failed to do. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the United States seized control of the narrative from the...
Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com US and Israel air strikes on Iran did cause damage to Iran's military sites as also its research facilities. However, they failed to break Iran's resolve nor did they push it to surrender. Talks are in progress...
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Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Negotiations with Iran have been proceeding well and differences are being narrowed down after rounds of exchange of ceasefire terms, being managed by Pakistan and Qatar. Trump announced on his Truth Social media platform, 'Negotiations with the...
K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com For nearly four decades, Beijing and Tehran have both been seriously reflecting on Washington's dangerous move of imposing sanctions on countries that Washington thinks pose an obstruction to America's global hegemony and unipolarity. Russia (Soviet era...
Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The global economy runs on oil and gas. The US has exploited this by insisting that all trade in oil and gas be based on dollars. Thus emerged 'petro-dollars.' This implied that all countries must hold dollars...
K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In his recent public address in Budgam, Dr Farooq, president of the National Conference, spoke about the historical efforts made by his party in the service of the people and its role in the development of...
Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Entering a conflict without a defined end state, away from the homeland, consuming reserves of munitions beyond levels of production, while facing falling popularity at home can be difficult for any head of state. Trump is going...
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