Bhopinder Singh

Bhopinder Singh

‘Trophyisation' of weapon platforms

‘Trophyisation' of weapon platforms

Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

In the propaganda war, the symbolic power of “trophy” weapons extends far beyond the battlefield, reshaping the narratives of geopolitical rivalries If  Ukrainians made a public spectacle of captured Russian weaponry, the Russians did likewise in flaunting captured Western military hardware, from the Ukrainians. It is surreal to see captured battle...

The unyielding spirit of military families

The unyielding spirit of military families

Monday, 05 August 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

Military service comes with 'unlimited liability,' a reality underscored by the valour and ultimate sacrifices of the young soldiers who gave their lives for the country Recent martyrdom of four Indian Army personnel i.e., Capt. Brijesh Thapa, Naik Rajesh, Sepoy Brijendra and Sepoy Ajay of the 10th Rashtriya Rifles (Rajput Regiment)...

New army chief follows Zorawar’s footsteps

New army chief follows Zorawar’s footsteps

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

The ancient Duggar region has produced many of India's bravest warriors and earned the highest number of gallantry awards in the annals of the Indian Armed Forces Ancient Duggar region (land of warrior-Dogras spanning J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Punjab) has given maximum sacrifice and earned the highest number of...

Indians dying on the Russian frontline

Indians dying on the Russian frontline

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

The presence of Indian nationals on the Russian side of the Ukraine conflict  raises broader questions about the ethics of foreign combatant recruitment. The issue of Indians fighting along with the Russian forces in the Ukraine War is particularly piquant, given India’s historic relations with the Soviet Union earlier and Russia...

The rise of radical rebels in Pakistan

The rise of radical rebels in Pakistan

Friday, 05 July 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

This alarming rise in extremism has prompted Pakistan to initiate Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, an ambitious effort aimed at eradicating terrorism Clergy has always played a pivotal role in the Pakistani narrative. The indelible impact of the ‘Mullahs’ has historically cut across institutions of power like the Military ‘establishment’, political parties, civilian society,...

Biblical rhetoric stirs controversy

Biblical rhetoric stirs controversy

Monday, 17 June 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

As Netanyahu faces mounting pressure, his future leadership hangs in the balance amidst growing calls for a more humane approach to the conflict In politics, symbolism matters. In the biblical-civilisational land of Palestine or Ha’aretz Hamuvtakhat (‘Promised Land’) which birthed Abrahamic faiths, symbolism is even more significant. Therefore, Israel’s most extreme-right...

Ambedkar’s warning on democracy rings true

Ambedkar’s warning on democracy rings true

Saturday, 25 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

India backslides on global democracy indexes and exhibits resistance to internal party democracy, starkly contrasting with the political culture of the UK In 1936, Dr BR Ambedkar wrote an undelivered speech, Annihilation of Caste, where he forewarned, “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must...

India tactfully manages US-Iran tensions

India tactfully manages US-Iran tensions

Monday, 20 May 2024 | Bhopinder Singh

As India forges a vital partnership with Iran through the Chabahar port agreement, it must adeptly balance its regional interests against the backdrop of American concerns Iran has had an unwarranted grip on the sensibilities of the US administrations, irrespective of their partisan divide. The moment for the bilateral fracture in...

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