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
Chinese Concirclement of India and Standoff: Way Ahead
Sharing an analysis of mine on the subject, published as Chapter 2 in the BOOK "India @ 75 - Reflections on New India" edited by Dr Nivedita Das Kundu, with chapters from other strategic writers. The analysis was written last year but is equally applicable today, being a contemporary subject. The gist is shared below. … Continue reading Chinese Concirclement of India and Standoff: Way Ahead
Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?
On completion of two years of Russia-Ukraine, sharing my analysis on it, published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Excerpt:-"The rhetoric of US led West seems shifting from "Putin must lose” to “Putin must not win” as it struggles to meet Ukraine’s expectations of financial and military support, wherein President Biden promises of supporting Ukraine ‘for as … Continue reading Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?
Pakistan Election 2024: Decoding Pakistan Army’s New Game Plan of Selecting the Prime Minister
Decoding Results The election results of Pakistan in 2024 indicate that if free and fair elections would have been held, the PTI under Imran Khan would have come to power, but this was not to the liking of the establishment/deep state (Pakistan Army). The deep state therefore skilfully played its cards well in advance by … Continue reading Pakistan Election 2024: Decoding Pakistan Army’s New Game Plan of Selecting the Prime Minister
Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?
Sharing an analysis of mine published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Important Issues:--The dimensions and contours of expanding Conflict.-Aim & Strategy of Hamas (Current and Future).-Netanyahu’s Aim, Strategy and Criticism (Declared and Implied)-Discomfort and compulsions of US.-Post War Gaza (Options & Likelihood).-Fallout in Red Sea.-Way Ahead. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/12/25/is-netanyahus-frustration-in-gaza-becoming-too-costly-for-all-stakeholders/ https://indiandefencereview.com/is-netanyahus-frustration-in-gaza-becoming-too-costly-for-all-stakeholders/ The Expanding Crisis The humanitarian crisis in … Continue reading Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?
Asthana Writes 