The bodies of six hostages who were killed in Gaza have been recovered, setting off nationwide protests and labor union strikes against the actions of the Netanyahu government. These protestors believe that the government is postponing a hostage agreement with Gaza and prioritizing the politically untenable goal of completely eliminating Hamas over the lives of … Continue reading Can Israelis endure Netanyahu’s Gambles for his Political Survival, Creating Multifront Security Threats?
Gaza to Iran: Can Frustrated Netanyahu’s Overdrive to Expand War in the Middle East be Controlled?
Sharing details of my analysis published in Journal of Indian Ocean Studies, of Society of Indian Ocean Studies, titled 'Gaza to Iran: Can Frustrated Netanyahu's Overdrive to Expand War in Middle-East be Controlled'. Available at Print Publication, India ISBN 0972-3080, Vol 32, No1, Jan-April 24. Some highlights:--The strategy of Netanyahu is motivated by revenge psychosis, … Continue reading Gaza to Iran: Can Frustrated Netanyahu’s Overdrive to Expand War in the Middle East be Controlled?
Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy
Sharing an interview of mine on Indian Foreign Policy conducted by Foreign Policy Research Centre with Focus on "India’s Foreign Policy (2014-2024)", published in FPRC JOURNAL (J-57) 2024 (1), ISSN 2277 – 2464. Interview highlights:- Has global perception of India changed? Impact of past on future of Indo-US relations? How Russia's closeness to China impacts … Continue reading Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy
Interview with Indian General Asthana (Retired) about The Gaza War: “Until A Two States Solution that Is Acceptable To Both Parties Is Reached, the Israel Palestine Conflict will Persist”
Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about specific exploratory Current Global Issues. The interviewer is Mr Ralf Ostner. The interview has posed questions from Western perspective. The Interview is in two parts. This is the first part covering backdrop and progress of war in Gaza up to 31 March. The original … Continue reading Interview with Indian General Asthana (Retired) about The Gaza War: “Until A Two States Solution that Is Acceptable To Both Parties Is Reached, the Israel Palestine Conflict will Persist”
Moscow Terror Attack: Diverging Accounts and the Path Forward
Sharing my analysis on the subject published in #Firstpost. #majorgeneralsbasthana. Issues analysed:--The brutal terror attack.-What US-led west is propagating?-Russian narrative.-Validity of IS(KP) Claims.-Tajikistan and Turkey connection.-Ukrainian narrative!-Prognosis.-What next?My quote- "It appears that Russia would continue its full focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and will not get diverted towards attacking IS-KP". https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/moscow-terror-attack-conflicting-narratives-and-the-way-ahead-13755260.html https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-decoding-conflicting-narratives-on-moscow-terror-attack-and-way-ahead-708026https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/decoding-the-conflicting-narratives-on-moscow-terror-attack The horrific terror … Continue reading Moscow Terror Attack: Diverging Accounts and the Path Forward
Asthana Writes 