Hamas Attacks, Israel’s ‘9/11’: “Need Caution On Iran Allegations, Escalation Can Happen Very Fast”
New Delhi: On ‘The Gist, Ambassador Navtej Sarna, Former India Envoy to Israel, the U.S., and the UK in conversation with StratNews Global Associate Editor Amitabh P. Revi. Ambassador Sarna discusses the “immense scale” of Hamas attacks in Israel and the “tremendous pressure the Israeli government and security apparatus is under to recoup its reputation, […]
‘Pakistan’s Self-Made Crisis Won’t End Anytime Soon’
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s three-pronged crisis-an economy perpetually on the brink of collapse, a political dispensation dictated by the military, and the scourge of terrorists coming home to roost, is unlikely to ease anytime soon, says India’s former high commissioner to Pakistan Sharat Sabharwal . As for the downgraded bilateral relations, nothing will change until the […]
‘Canada Is Not Alone In Challenging India, It Has Powerful Friends’
NEW DELHI: Two weeks and ticking: Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is yet to come up with any evidence ref his charge that India was involved in Khalistani extremist Hardeep Nijjar’s killing. But as Kanwal Sibal, India’s former foreign secretary noted on The Gist, the absence of evidence has not prevented the US, UK and […]
Muizzu’s Win, Solih’s Loss: Ramifications For India, China In Maldives
New Delhi: On ‘The Gist’, Vice Admiral Anil K. Chawla(Retd), Former Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command and Dr Gulbin Sultana, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in conversation with StratNews Global Associate Editor Amitabh P. Revi. The experts analyse President-elect Mohamed Muizzu’s win over incumbent Ibu Solih, the impact on the outgoing administration’s ‘India First” policy, […]
‘India Working Towards Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Defence, Maritime Capabilities’
NEW DELHI: No permission has yet been given to a Chinese ship that wants to dock in Sri Lanka next month; negotiations are on, says Sri Lankan foreign minister Ali Sabry. India has expressed security concerns over the docking of Shi Yan 6, supposedly a research/survey vessel. A year ago, a similar visit by another Chinese ship […]
Dalai Lama Overseeing Backchannel China Talks
DHARAMSHALA: A backchannel dialogue is underway between the Dalai Lama’s representatives and China. It’s too early to say how it will pan out, said Penpa Tsering, Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharmsala. Speaking on The Gist, he said the Dalai Lama is clear about autonomy for Tibet under Chinese rule, but what China […]
A Prince And An Idea Driving A Revolution
NEW DELHI: The scorching sands of Saudi Arabia are known for oil, austere Islam and little else. That is changing, says former diplomat Arvind Gupta and former Military Intelligence chief Lt Gen RK Sawhney. Both are back after a visit to the desert kingdom and appearing on The Gist show, said Crown Prince Muhammad bin […]
‘China’s Naval And Air Drills Are To Deter Taiwan From Independence’
NEW DELHI: A Chinese invasion of Taiwan is not imminent but the air and naval drills being conducted in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea are intended to send a message to the island, says Dr Jyun-yi Lee of the INSDR think tank in Taipei. Speaking on The Gist, Dr Jyun said China still […]
‘Storm Over Chinese Survey Ship Darkens Lanka India Horizon’
NEW DELHI: A storm is brewing in the waters around Sri Lanka and India and it has nothing to do with the weather. A Chinese survey vessel Shi Yan 6, has sought permission from Colombo to survey the waters off Sri Lanka next month, which would also involve docking at a harbour there. As Asiri […]
‘Xi Jinping Facing Pushback From Within The Party’
NEW DELHI: It’s not just the economy in China that is in bad shape; the polity faces uncertainties as well. First, Foreign Minister Qin Gang went missing and was subsequently removed from his post. Then came the sacking of two top generals of the rocket force that manages the country’s nuclear arsenal. And now Defence […]
No Way Taiwan Will Accept Reunification with China: Gen. Naravane
NEW DELHI: Last month, former Army Chief Gen. MM Naravane (Retd) was among three retired Indian service chiefs who visited Taiwan to attend a security dialogue, a visit that made headlines here. Playing down the hype over the trip, Gen. Naravane says it was not the first time a retired service chief visited Taiwan. Speaking […]
‘IMEC Is Harebrained But India-Saudi Ties Can Only Grow Closer’
NEW DELHI: The India-Middle East-Europe transport corridor is a harebrained scheme being driven by the US to shore up its fading presence in West Asia, says Talmiz Ahmad, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Answering questions on The Gist over the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, Ambassador Ahmad argues that India is already […]
‘The G20 Leadership Declaration Was A Surprise’
NEW DELHI: Stas’ Butler of Taiwan Plus News says despite an hour-long wait just 500 metres from the summit venue due to the long queue, the overall experience, including the pure vegetarian food, was a memorable experience for him, While the inclusion of the African Union as the 21st member of the G20 was not […]
Army In Control As Pakistan Guns For Investment Ammo
NEW DELHI: Pakistan yet again finds itself at the crossroads: the economy is in bad shape, the currency has been in free fall, inflation has gone through the roof and if that wasn’t bad enough, a caretaker government is supposedly in charge till the next general elections. However, one institution that has gained more control […]
‘G20 Is A Big Moment For India Despite Headwinds’
NEW DELHI: Is the G20 summit India’s moment in the sun? Will the absence of Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi Jinping take away from the event? What if there’s no consensus document, will it reflect on India? These are some of the questions put to Ambassador Pankaj Saran, former deputy national security adviser and currently […]
“Every Indian Should Say The Himalayan Boundary With Tibet Is The Tibet Not China Border”
New Delhi: On ‘The Gist‘, Tenzin Tsundue, Tibetan Activist & Writer in conversation with StratNews Global Associate Editor Amitabh P. Revi. On India’s Tibet policy, Tenzin reiterates what he says is the Dalai Lama describing it as “overcautious”, while acknowledging since 2008, India “has stopped giving China a free certificate” in its statements on ‘One-China’. […]
‘Sustained Growth Slowdown In China, No Crisis Point’
NEW DELHI: Despite a slowing economy, things in China may not be so bad as is projected. Demand for retail goods has shrunk but China is a current account surplus country, which means it produces more than it consumes, says Neelkanth Mishra, Member of PM’s Economic Advisory Council and Chief Economist at Axis Bank. Most […]
‘China Would Seek Isolation Of India From Russia’
NEW DELHI: A European war with Asian consequences, that’s how author and journalist MJ Akbar defines what’s going on in Ukraine. The war has weakened Russia in Asia, with the perception of Russia’s great military strength having already taken a hit, Akbar told StratNews Global Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale on ‘The Gist’. And as Russia weakens, […]
BRICS Opens Doors To New Members, Modi Moots Space Initiative
NEW DELHI: The BRICS summit in Johannesburg has ended with the decision to expand the list of members with the admission of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina. This augurs well for the group, says Zorawar Daulet Singh, foreign policy analyst speaking on The Gist. He argues that while BRICS has not […]
Nuclear Arsenals Are Being Expanded, Modernised, Proliferation Is A Concern
NEW DELHI: On the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is the world a more dangerous place today, more at risk of nuclear conflagration? Evidence to that effect isn’t lacking, says Manpreet Sethi, who researches on nuclear issues at the Centre for Air Power Studies. Speaking on The Gist, Dr Sethi points […]