Finally, the last American soldier has left Afghanistan. The strategic blunder unfolding before the entire world leaves even a naive person wondering why US President Biden did not stop Taliban when he had all the military and diplomatic resources at his disposal. Maybe the $85 billion worth of weapons he has ‘knowingly’ left behind for Taliban answers it. What has the US left behind? The US weapons cache includes over
India and Russia have a grand-old and time-tested relationship independent of any geopolitical constraints. Recently, Russia has proposed several military technologies to India while some are nearing delivery. It shows that the two countries are successfully keeping contentious issues at bay while advancing their mutual ties. S-400 missile Defence system One of the most talked-about and anticipated deals between India and Russia is the S-400 missile defence system. This weapon
Even a week after the takeover of Afghanistan, this country features at the top of discussions on geopolitics in the mainstream media, social media and people worldwide. The pace at which Taliban overwhelmed Afghan forces has left ordinary people shocked. However, after a swift victory Taliban is now facing some hardened resistance. Women demonstrations and flag marches Immediately after Taliban takeover of capital Kabul, local women held demonstrations denouncing Taliban
Challenges posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region and the consequent foreign policy push under former US President Donald Trump played a crucial role in bringing India and Australia closer. Today, this cooperation is deepening. A pointer to it is the recent document signed by the navies of India and Australia titled ‘Joint Guidance for Australia-India Navy to Navy Relationship’. The document aims at ensuring a shared approach to regional
सार्वजनिक माफी का ऐलान करनेवाली तालिबान का क्रूर चेहरा विश्व के सामने आया काबुल – पाकिस्तान की सहायता से अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर अपनी छवि चमकाने की कोशिश कर रही तालिबान ने अफ़गान सेना और विरोधियों के लिए सार्वजनिक माफी का ऐलान किया था। हमें शरण आनेवालों पर किसी भी तरह की कार्रवाई नहीं करेंगे, यह कहकर तालिबान ने उनमें आया हुआ बदलाव दिखाने की कोशिश की। लेकिन, बीते चौबीस घंटों
Videos and photographs of chaos in Kabul are going viral on social media. A painful video of a couple of locals remaining clung to a flying airplane but falling off from it mid-air is enough to underline the desperation in the common Afghans to escape the Taliban rule. Contrary to it, several nations are taking positions that are at variance with respect to ‘Taliban 1.0’. European Union Even while terming
Russia and China are currently undertaking a week-long joint military exercise in northwestern China. During this drill, the armies of the two countries have, for the first time, joined their command and control systems. Military experts believe that such an integration paves the way for potential Russia-China joint military campaigns against their ‘common enemies’. Moreover, there are lot many additions to bilateral relations between these two countries. Space Cooperation China
“The US asks Taliban to spare its embassy in the coming fight for Kabul”, read a headline in the New York Times. It appears quite clear that the superpower is urging terrorist Taliban to spare them. These words, their tone and timing speak volumes about the result of the 20-year-old US campaign in Afghanistan, especially the plan to withdraw troops from here. Surrender by Afghan troops Just yesterday, the critically
चीन की ‘बीआरआय’ योजना में मानव अधिकारों का उल्लंघन – अंतरराष्ट्रीय अभ्यासगुट का आरोप लंदन/बीजिंग – चीन के राष्ट्राध्यक्ष शी जिनपिंग की महत्वाकांक्षी योजना ‘बेल्ट ऐण्ड रोड इनिशिएटिव’ (बीआरआय) में मानव अधिकारों का बड़ी मात्रा में उल्लंघन होने का आरोप अंतरराष्ट्रीय अभ्यासगुट ने लगाया है। बीते सात वर्षों के दौरान चीन की हुकूमत ने विश्वभर में शुरू किए प्रकल्पों से मानव अधिकारों का उल्लंघन करने के ६७९ मामले सामने आने
US intelligence reports predict the imminent fall of the Afghan capital of Kabul to Taliban. Amid the ensuing chaos, Afghans are asking the world to #SanctionPakistan for openly aiding Taliban. But the world watches on. However, the rise of Taliban is a global risk that will trouble nations and societies badly. Taliban offensive Ever since the United States has begun withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan, Taliban has been on the
