India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural and economic bonds. Yet tensions fueled by misinformation have prevented the relationship from reaching its full potential. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus made a clear appeal when he said, “We want to build the best relationship with India. It’s our neighbor. We don’t want to have any kind of […]
The ongoing crisis in Manipur is a serious challenge to India’s democratic values. Curfews, internet blackouts and mass unrest following the arrest of a Meitei leader have again plunged the state into instability. If the government continues to rely on shutdowns and force, it risks deepening the crisis. Internet services across five valley districts remain […]
India on Friday inaugurated a new railway line connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country, marking the completion of a decades-long infrastructure project through some of the world’s most difficult terrain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the launch of the 170-mile Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, built at a cost of $4.4 billion. […]
The number of Muslims worldwide increased more rapidly than any other major religious group between 2010 and 2020, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of global census and survey data. The study found that the global Muslim population grew by 347 million people during the decade, more than all other religious groups combined. This […]
Claims that Pakistan is on the verge of breaking into five separate regions misrepresent the political and structural realities within the country. While separatist sentiments exist in areas such as Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Punjab, these movements remain fragmented, limited in popular support, and constrained by a strong centralized state apparatus. The […]
India is making a strategic misstep by expanding coal production instead of accelerating investment in renewable energy. As the climate crisis intensifies, the country’s decision to reopen 32 defunct coal mines and develop five new ones risks undermining its long-term energy and environmental goals. Coal India, the world’s largest coal producer, says the move is […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not on the initial list of invitees to this year’s G7 summit in Alberta. The invitation came only after a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, highlighting a deliberate diplomatic calculation. Canada appears willing to re-engage, but it is making clear that this engagement is […]
Canada’s decision not to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Group of Seven summit this month is a calculated and justifiable response to mounting concerns about human rights and international norms. For the first time since 2019, India will not be present at the G7 table, despite its rising economic influence and recent […]
India once held a commanding presence in South Asia: economically, politically and culturally. But in recent years, it has watched its influence erode across the region. From Bangladesh and Nepal to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, the neighborhood is tilting steadily toward China. In response, India must act decisively and strategically. It must stop taking […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi often speaks of strength, unity, and national pride. Yet his policies have left India more divided at home and more isolated abroad. The recent military operation following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, named Operation Sindoor, was not a triumph. It was a political and strategic failure that cost over 100 lives. […]
