(By Khalid Masood) 1. The India-Israel Nexus: Historical and Strategic Foundations India and Israel have cultivated a robust strategic partnership since establishing full diplomatic relations in 1990s, driven by shared security concerns, counterterrorism imperatives, and complementary defence needs. This “nexus” is rooted in mutual perceptions of hostile neighbors—Pakistan and China for India, and Iran and…
(By Khalid Masood) India’s much-publicized acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France—at a staggering cost of approximately $8.7 billion—was heralded as a game-changer for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Yet, the events of May 7, 2025, during Operation Sindoor, have cast a long and damning shadow over that narrative. The downing of three IAF…
(By Khalid Masood) In the rapidly evolving theatre of modern warfare, cruise missiles have emerged as a defining instrument of strategic power projection. Their ability to deliver precision strikes deep into enemy territory, often flying low to evade radar detection, makes them a formidable challenge for any Air Defence (AD) system. Among the most advanced…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: The Grand Illusion of Indian Supremacy In May 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor” with pomp, provocation, and misplaced pride. On the surface, it was a response to a terrorist incident in Pahalgam. But in truth, it was driven by a deeper impulse: India’s inflated self-image as a global power and regional…
India’s 2016 agreement to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation for $9.3 billion has become a symbol not of military modernization, but of deep-rooted corruption and political favoritism in Indian defense procurement. Far from being a transparent transaction aimed at enhancing national security, the deal reflects systemic weaknesses and raises serious questions…
In the fragile tapestry of South Asian geopolitics, April 2025 marked a dark and unsettling chapter. The delicate peace that had, for a fleeting moment, seemed within reach between India and Pakistan was violently torn asunder by a tragic attack in Pahalgam, nestled in Indian-administered Kashmir. The blood of 26 innocent civilians—mostly hapless tourists—stained the…
(By Khalid Masood) The rise of religious nationalism, epitomized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has transformed India from a secular democracy into a majoritarian state marked by Hindu supremacist ideology, anti-minority violence, and democratic backsliding. The RSS’s century-long project of establishing a Hindu Rashtra (Hindu nation) has fueled communal tensions, undermined pluralism, and escalated…
(By Khalid Masood) India’s recent threats to restrict the flow of rivers into Pakistan, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, have escalated tensions in an already volatile region. These threats challenge the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a 1960 agreement that has historically governed water sharing between India and Pakistan, surviving wars…
(Khalid Masood) Despite suffering a clear defeat in the recent conflict, India’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is refusing to acknowledge reality. Instead of introspection or a path toward reconciliation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen to cloak its defeat in a spectacle of nationalism. On May 13, the BJP launched the “Tiranga…
(By Khalid Masood) The May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, triggered by the tragic Pahalgam militant attack on April 22, escalated rapidly into a multi-domain war where electronic warfare (EW) emerged as a decisive factor. Pakistan’s Armed Forces demonstrated unparalleled prowess in disrupting Indian military operations, exposing glaring vulnerabilities in India’s advanced systems and turning the electromagnetic…
