(By Khalid Masood) Introduction India, cloaked in the glittering robes of “the world’s largest democracy,” has long sought to project an image of civility, responsibility, and global leadership. Yet beneath this carefully curated exterior lies a darker reality—a state whose policies and conduct repeatedly flout international norms, disregard human rights, and endanger regional peace. From…
(By Iqbal Latif – Bangladesh) This is the fundamental rule of deterrence: a strong leader should never swing the stick—unless the blow is guaranteed to land cleanly. Mr. Modi, had the big stick.He held the advantage of ambiguity, the fear of overwhelming force, the global image of India rising.But he chose to wield it—not to…
(By Khalid Masood) For years, India’s ecosystem has been a fortress against humility, crushing every voice that dared whisper caution or self-reflection. The moment an analyst questioned the bluster surrounding the Rafale deal-a contract mired in controversy over pricing, offsets, and allegations of favoritism -they were branded anti-national and cast out of the mainstream. Seasoned…
(By Khalid Masood) India, it seems, remains trapped in the illusions of the 19th-20th century—overestimating its global standing based on the sheer size of its market and its strategic alignment with the United States. Mistakenly equating economic potential with geopolitical wisdom, Indian policymakers continue to peddle a foreign policy marred by duplicity and theatrics, believing…
