Why Donald Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy isn’t much different from Barack Obama’s

What does it mean for India and Pakistan?

MK Bhadrakumar

· Aug 23, 2017 · 12:30 pm

To achieve peace on the border, India must demilitarise its China policy

Couched in Beijing’s bluster on Doklam deadlock is a message for conciliation. New Delhi must respond in kind.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Jul 17, 2017 · 10:30 am

The India-Israel relationship is a pragmatic one – the aura of romance is unwarranted

As Narendra Modi heads to Israel, Delhi must re-evaluate its ties with Tel Aviv in the context of West Asia politics.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Jul 04, 2017 · 07:30 am

Modi-Trump meet: Why some Americans have a grouse against India’s business-friendly prime minister

Four US Congressmen tell US President that Modi’s economic policies ‘significantly harm’ American businessmen and workers.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Jun 25, 2017 · 06:03 pm

With Japan and China coming closer, the dream of Asian dominance may just forge ahead without India

Japan recently expressed support for China’s One Belt One Road initiative that India has boycotted.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Jun 09, 2017 · 06:30 pm

Indian envoy’s meeting with Afghan warlord could have positive impact on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is likely to be a top political power in Afghanistan, which is now the centre-stage of the India-Pakistan rivalry.

MK Bhadrakumar

· May 21, 2017 · 10:30 am

After bombing Afghanistan, Trump has sent his NSA on a mission: It is time for India to take a call

The USA doesn’t want India to align with the Russia-led regional initiative on Afghanistan. It also wants India to bankroll the war.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Apr 17, 2017 · 06:30 am

As China issues new threat to India, it is time to take note of Donald Trump’s tilt towards Beijing

How far would the US support Indian interests if push comes to shove?

MK Bhadrakumar

· Apr 13, 2017 · 05:30 pm

India should make a last-ditch effort to save Kulbhushan Jadhav from execution

The government will need to go beyond self-righteous displays of 'muscular diplomacy' to save the brave officer.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Apr 11, 2017 · 04:30 pm

Will India sit down with Pakistan and Taliban to discuss peace in Afghanistan?

Russians are trying to broker a deal. Will America go along?

MK Bhadrakumar

· Mar 21, 2017 · 08:00 am

'Syria-like intervention by Russia': What is Pakistan's new game with Trump's high flying generals?

Entrapping the US in a mediatory role in the region is a long-standing Pakistani objective.

MK Bhadrakumar

· Mar 09, 2017 · 05:30 pm

As Manohar Parrikar goes to Bangladesh, time to ask: Who is afraid of India in the Bay of Bengal?

Does Beijing hold the key to energising India’s inert neighbourhood diplomacy?

MK Bhadrakumar

· Nov 30, 2016 · 07:30 am