India-U.S. Defense Relations in 2005With the signing of the “New Framework for India-U.S. Defense Relations” in 2005 and the ensuing intensification of defense trade, joint exercises, personnel exchanges, collaboration and cooperation in maritime security and counter-piracy, as well as exchanges between each of the three services, the defense relationship has emerged as a key pillar of the India-U.S. strategic partnership. […]

The top decision-making body of China’s rubber-stamp parliament voted Tuesday to oust foreign minister Qin Gang and reappoint his predecessor Wang Yi to the role. Analysts say the surprising personnel reshuffle weeks after Qin disappeared from public view reflects turmoil in China’s diplomatic system and expect it will have a negative impact on Beijing’s engagement with other countries. The 57-year-old […]

On July 16, 2023, Security Forces (SFS) foiled an attack on the Zhob Cantonment in Zhob Town (Zhob District) of Balochistan. When a group of terrorists attempted to enter the garrison late in the night, SFs who were on alert retaliated, forcing the terrorists to retreat. Though a heavy exchange of fire and explosions continued till early morning of July […]

As the Islamic State group’s branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan, known as ISIS-Khorasan, continues to flex its muscles and expand its operational reach, concerns are mounting over the potential for the group to carry out attacks far beyond its home turf. Officials at the highest levels have sounded the alarm, warning of the group’s aspirations to export its violence to […]

Dr. Rohan Gunaratna’s definitive work on the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings in Sri Lanka will be released on July 28. In his book on the April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, internationally-known terrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna says that de-radicalization of Islamic ideology is the best way to tackle Islamic terrorism. In his date-filled work […]

A Bleak Future for Women’s Rights The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has sent shockwaves across the globe, raising concerns about the fate of women’s rights in the country. With a history of oppressive rule, the Taliban’s return to power has once again plunged Afghanistan into a dark era, particularly for its female population. As the world watches, it […]

Yadgar Khwaja Shadmanov, met with IEA’s foreign deputy minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai to discuss various issues including political and economic ties. IEA’s foreign ministry says Shadmanov discussed the development of bilateral political relations and economic issues, including the issue of a railway. Stanikzai in turn spoke about the good relations between the two countries and expressed his hope that […]

The political deputy prime minister, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, said on Saturday at Kabul University during a religious and scientific seminar, that the Islamic Emirate is not willing to ever compromise on Islamic principles. In his speech, Kabir said the Islamic Emirate seeks positive interaction with the world and good relations in an atmosphere of mutual respect. He added that the […]

Since assuming control in August 2021 as a result of the departure of US-led forces from the war-torn nation, the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan (IEA), often known as the Taliban, has been subject to worldwide condemnation and isolation. The IEA’s claimed ties to and sponsorship of numerous terrorist organizations operating in and out of Afghanistan are among the primary causes […]

“We’ve filed complaints with four institutions now — the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Land Management, and the Ministry of National Defense — but only the interior ministry has responded,” said Vichea*, a resident of Cambodia’s Thma Sa commune, who requested the name of his village not be published when interviewed in April 2022. “The […]