NEW DELHI: The Myanmar army could be at the cross roads in its two-and-a-half year-long war against a coalition of ethnic rebel groups. It has suffered many reverses, seen military garrisons overrun, and has been unable to overcome low morale and defections. In fact, P M Heblikar, former special secretary to government who follows Myanmar […]Read More
NEW DELHI: As political temperatures heat up in Bangladesh ahead of elections expected in January, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina finds herself under attack from the US, which has accused her of undermining the democratic election process and imposed visa restrictions on key members of the ruling Awami League and others. Is Bangladesh a test case […]Read More
NEW DELHI: A veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, for which he was awarded the Bir Bikram award for gallantry, Shamsher Mubin Chowdhury moved to the diplomatic corps after the war. After serving in missions around the world including as Deputy Chief of Mission/Minister in the Bangladesh Embassy in Beijing, High commissioner to […]Read More
KATHMANDU: Some of Nepal’s major news outlets portray India in a more negative light compared to China, says a report by a Kathmandu-based think tank. The Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism warns that journalistic bias combined with nationalism and lack of information is contributing to this negative portrayal of India. The report titled ‘Geopolitics and […]Read More
NEW DELHI: Sinopec, a Chinese state-owned oil and gas enterprise, will be given the contract to build an oil refinery in the southern Sri Lankan port city of Hambantota, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has said. “There were only two bidders shortlisted and Vitol (Singapore) pulled out. That leaves only Sinopec and we will […]Read More
Latest
Climate Change Impacts Foreign, Defence Policies
Nepal’s Pro-King, Pro-Hindu Rallies Mask Deepening Economic Crisis
‘India’s Efforts To Rein In China Trade Deficit Will Take Time’
‘Pro-Monarchy Rallies Reflect Popular Sentiment For Return To Hindu Nepal’
India’s Clout In Indo-Pacific Growing: Spanish Security Expert
Don’t Miss
Articles
Nepal’s Pro-King, Pro-Hindu Rallies Mask Deepening Economic Crisis
G20 Is The New G7, Says Jaishankar, Wants An Indian Global Narrative
‘Hamas Not Direct Threat To India But Is Linked To Lashkar-e-Toiba’
At G20 ‘Farewell Summit’, Modi Recalls Gains Of India’s Presidency, Sounds Warning On Terrorism
How The Northern Sea Route Can Alter Global Dynamics