M K Bhadrakumar writes: The obfuscations in the Western narrative — this is about aggression, national sovereignty, UN Charter, democracy versus authoritarianism, etc — are no longer sustainable.
MK Bhadrakumar writes: While Gorbachev had a realistic assessment of Soviet society based on its history, mores and capacities, he failed to elicit in his people a wish to walk alongside him
M K Bhadrakumar writes: Though war hysteria has been dialled down, differences between Russia and NATO remain. India’s moderate stance has been commendable.
M K Bhadrakumar writes: The Republic Day invitation to leaders of five republics from the region is a recognition of its new geopolitical significance, signalling a change in Delhi’s stance.
M K Bhadrakumar writes: All signs point towards a major calibration of India’s foreign-policy compass in recent weeks driven by the theme of countering China and the ascendance of political Islam.
M K Bhadrakumar writes: It has transformed into an incredibly diverse movement that made inroads into all communities and ethnic groups, has diversified external relations in the West and East alike, and is hankering for legitimacy.
As Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s travels to the AfPak region demonstrate, the US may even feel relieved that China is stepping in because the US has exhausted its strategic options in Afghanistan.
