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Trump’s Quest for a Nobel: A Deal Too Far?
Now, in a move that has sparked both disbelief and debate, US President Donald Trump is aggressively lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize. But can a figure as polarising as Trump ever align with the Nobel’s spirit? Alfred Nobel’s will (1895) established the foundational principle of the prize “for the greatest...
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India’s royal: Distorted past, erased legacy
20 June 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
China’s modern warfare without war
30 May 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
Chip of the old Bhutto bloc
06 May 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
India’s strategic dilemma with US
21 April 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
Yunus’s gambit with China
12 April 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
Religious supremacism in Pakistan
17 March 2025 | Bhopinder Singh -
Aga Khan IV: A bridge of tolerance in a polarised world
11 February 2025 | Bhopinder Singh
Trump’s America: A reality check for the Desis
In Trump’s transactional world no group, not even the perceived ‘model minority,’ is immune from the fallout of his unpredictable policies It’s not Elon Musk’s early frustrations with President Donald Trump handing over the crucial project to build America’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) infrastructure to rival Sam Altman-led ‘Stargate’, that ought to...
The calculus behind global invitations
The guest list of Republic day, over the years has reflected India’s growing global aspirations, balancing diplomacy with pragmatism Beyond the obvious suggestions of bilateral bonhomie and relationship, there is an invisible calculus of cold strategy in inviting foreign Heads of State to events like the Republic Day, in the Indian...
Navigating Trump redux: India’s tightrope
While Trump’s focus on countering China could strengthen Indo-US strategic ties, his erratic temperament and divisive policies present challenges In India, there is a mix of excitement, tentativeness, and even concern, with the second coming of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. While Trump’s excitable temperament is well...
Jordan’s ambivalent stance on Palestine
While maintaining a façade of solidarity, Jordan’s actions often reveal a pragmatic, if controversial, approach to safeguarding its own interests in a volatile region Jordanian reality towards the Palestinians Jordanians have had a wounded, complicated, and manipulative history. House of Hashim or the Hashemite dynasty rules Jordan with the current King...
Superpower retreats and their fallout
Russians abandoning Assads is a stark reminder of the fact that promises of steadfast allegiance can falter when geopolitical will and resources wane The Vietnam War was fought between the forces of the North (supported by the Soviet Union and China) and those of the South (supported by the United States...
Unveiling transnational drug syndicate
The Coast Guard’s drug seizure near Andaman islands underscores the ongoing challenge of tackling transnational syndicates engaged in illicit trafficking near the Indian coast Heeding to their motto of Vayam Rakshamah (We Protect), the Indian Coast Guard personnel executed a befitting operation in the Andaman and Nicobar waters to mark one...
India’s cricket boycott is a safety issue, not politics
As the deadliest year in Pakistan’s recent history unfolds, calls for separating sports from safety concerns overlook the urgent realities facing the nation Global Terrorism Index 2024 reports that Pakistan had the highest recorded terror attacks of any country in the world. 490 attacks were formally recorded with spiralling instances in...
