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India and de-nuclearized Iran

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By K.N. Pandita

India’s long time cordial relations with Iran came under temporary stress with the change of regime in Iran in 1979. However, as the fervour of the ouster of monarchy and induction of revolution subsided, and Iran inched towards normalcy, Indo-Iran relations began making steady come back. However, the things were not the same. In the wake of Iran-US stand off, and Teheran’s unabashed hostility towards Israel, India had to handle Washington-Tel Aviv- Teheran axis with singular caution. Continue Reading…

The farce of sidelines diplomacy

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By K.N.Pandita

Indo-Pak sideline talks, scheduled or unscheduled, are generally announced with an element of excitement on both sides. Traditionally, these end up in smoke; no two words about that. Recent Ufa meet between Modi and Nawaz will not meet a different fate. That is what political pundits augur. They cannot be wronged.

The harsh reality is that talks between the two will be fruitful only when Army in Pakistan decides not to play politics. However, that will never happen because of Punjabi hegemony. Therefore “democracy” has different connotation in the context of Pakistan; it is something like militrocracy. The US, annoyed with autocratic regimes elsewhere, is very happy with militrocracy in Pakistan. She has been funding it. Continue Reading…

Debating controversial resolution

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By K.N. Pandita

Occasionally, Markandey Katju comes under limelight in national media. To many people, his statements on political and social issues spring surprise because these seem outlandish or at least bizarre to them.

Known for stirring hornet’s nest, Katju has recently made his observations about some of the leading national figures. Our parliamentarians considered his observations derogatory. In a show of respect for outstanding figures of national politics, the parliamentarians passed a resolution condemning the comments of Katju as something tantamount to national insult. Continue Reading…