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?
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
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
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?
Asthana Writes 