Rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are drawing attention from major regional powers, particularly India and China. Analysts warn that any serious escalation along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border could reshape the geopolitical balance across South and Central Asia. The growing friction is linked to disputes over the Durand Line border, militant activity by groups such as…
During the 1970s, Iran was rapidly modernizing along Western lines. Beneath this transformation, however, deep political tensions were building. Those tensions exploded in the 1979 Revolution. A broad coalition of communists, Islamists, student groups, and nationalists united to overthrow the Shah. While the alliance succeeded in removing the monarchy, the years that followed profoundly reshaped…
From Confrontation Under Trudeau to a Cautious Reset Under Carney Ottawa/New Delhi: Canada is adjusting its approach toward India following several years of diplomatic strain linked to the Khalistan issue and allegations of foreign interference. The shift signals a move away from the public confrontation that characterized relations under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, toward…
C Mahesh A Comprehensive Report with Responses from the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Pakistan Special Analysis: National Security and a Changing India Between 2023 and February 15, 2026, reports indicate that nearly 50 individuals alleged to have been on India’s terror list or associated with anti-India activities were killed in different countries. In many of…
By C. Mahesh History rarely collapses nations overnight. More often, it tightens a noose slowly—through sanctions, supply-chain choke points, financial isolation, and strategic dependency. Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela are stark reminders that having resources is not enough if the systems that control money, trade, defense, and energy are owned by others. India has studied these…
How India’s economic surge, military modernisation and diplomatic balancing are reshaping the global order C Mahesh THE BIG PICTURE India’s Moment in History In the early years of the 21st century, India was widely described as an “emerging economy” — a nation of promise rather than power. By 2025, that description had become outdated. India…
DHAKA / NEW DELHI:The killing of another Hindu man in Bangladesh has reignited international concern over the safety of religious minorities, as reports of mob violence, arson attacks on homes, and growing influence of hardline Islamist groups dominate regional headlines. The latest incident has also triggered a wider debate on selective outrage, with critics questioning…
By News Desk | Special Historical Report Introduction Jogendra Nath Mandal remains one of the most complex and tragic figures in the history of the Indian subcontinent’s Partition. A Dalit Hindu leader who rose to become Pakistan’s first Law Minister, Mandal joined the creation of a new nation with the hope that it would guarantee…
C Mahesh Sudan’s conflicts are not just political battles — they are deeply rooted in tribal identity, ethnicity, religion, land, and power struggles. Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed some of the most horrific mass killings and genocides in this region. 1. Major Tribal Groups Sudan’s population broadly falls into two major…
C Mahesh With the historic victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the NDA has achieved a political breakthrough that extends far beyond state-level arithmetic. It signals a major national ‘mood shift’, shaping the direction of Indian politics for the coming years. Part 1: India’s Changing Political Trend — “Hindutva + Welfare Politics” as the…
