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Anju Gupta

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Pak-Saudi pact: Has Islamabad bitten off more than it can chew?Subscriber Only

September 21,2025 13:34:03 PM

The agreement could draw Islamabad into complex geopolitics of West Asia at a time when it is bogged down with internal and external security challenges

Fri, Oct 03, 2025

After Israel’s Qatar strike, the big questions for the regionSubscriber Only

September 13,2025 07:45:52 AM

Israel's isolation has sharpened. The critical question is not what role US played, but what options Qatar and the Arab states have

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

With its strikes against Iran, US may be wading into a conflict it cannot manageSubscriber Only

June 22,2025 21:47:15 PM

As more questions are asked about Iran's remaining capability, will the US continue to indulge in adventurism that could result in nuclear catastrophe for the region and beyond?

Sun, Jun 22, 2025

Apart from other factors, Trump has also done favours for the Gulf states to try and secure their backing for the US-Iran nuclear deal (REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/Pool)

Why Trump has changed his tune on IranSubscriber Only

June 04,2025 06:51:00 AM

Geopolitical circumstances, US interests are behind Trump’s outreach to Iran

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

We need a strategy that makes Pakistan shun proxy wars once and for allSubscriber Only

May 10,2025 07:05:22 AM

India's response can build on Pakistan's failure — the terror tool doesn't have support, including in J&K

Sat, May 10, 2025

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What can India do to get Pakistan to give up its policy of ‘proxy wars’?Subscriber Only

April 26,2025 06:25:10 AM

This will be a long haul and will require mature public diplomacy within and outside of India, even as other institutions continue to play their part in defending India

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

26/11 and beyond, the reach of global terror networks rooted in Pakistan, Af-Pak borderSubscriber Only

February 21,2025 12:15:43 PM

There is a compelling case for the global community to expose and disrupt all such networks to prevent future attacks. Only in-depth and sustained counter-terrorism cooperation between India and global partners can disrupt these invisible networks

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Don’t expect too much from Israel-Hezbollah dealSubscriber Only

December 03,2024 18:29:09 PM

The 60-day deal is based on the assumption that the already-weakened Hezbollah's power will erode further in two months. That seems a tall order. A Trump administration could complicate matters.

Sat, Dec 07, 2024

Israel, Iran, Trump and Kamala: As war clouds loom over Middle East, weather in Washington mattersSubscriber Only

October 26,2024 18:11:45 PM

Iran’s unusually aggressive stance on Israeli attacks, vowing to “punish it” for air strikes, seems to be preparation for a scenario where Donald Trump takes over the White House

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

Israel’s security risk has increased since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah.

With Nasrallah’s killing, Israel steps deeper into the war without victorsSubscriber Only

October 01,2024 04:23:52 AM

Israel's security risk has increased since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah. Middle East has entered a phase where no single actor can restore peace

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

Pavel Durov arrest: Free speech, encryption and dangers of extremism onlineSubscriber Only

September 07,2024 12:38:03 PM

It’s well-known that social media has been and is being misused by extremist elements. But Telegram founder’s arrest also raises questions about privacy, censorship

Sat, Sep 07, 2024

Advantage Iran in the Middle East: Why Israel’s war, assassinations haven’t achieved its goalsSubscriber Only

August 02,2024 14:25:49 PM

Ironically, the killings are likely to harden the resolve of Iran and its allies. Since October 7, Israel has been sucked deeper into the growing regional conflict

Fri, Aug 02, 2024

After six years of quiet, why have terror attacks in Russia kicked up again?Subscriber Only

July 01,2024 17:01:11 PM

The country is facing threats from local Islamist networks and also social media-driven attacks by ‘handlers’ based abroad, who may be linked to the remnants of ISIS or Al Qaeda

Wed, Jul 03, 2024

Four ways the Israel-Hamas-Iran conflict has led to a more volatile Middle EastSubscriber Only

April 22,2024 16:41:35 PM

The administration of 2.3 million Palestinians now totally hostile to Israel and rebuilding of almost-completely devastated Gaza, peppered with unexploded munitions and mines, are challenges that will consume Israel and allies for years

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Expert Explains: What Moscow terror attack suggests about ISKP, counter-terrorism cooperationSubscriber Only

April 13,2024 10:00:33 AM

This modus operandi was not that of ‘classic’ IS terror attacks. A deeper question is whether the IS and its affiliates are turning to mercenary recruitment, or have acquired mercenary interests by making use of their abilities, cadre, and propaganda machine.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

Gwadar attack and Pakistan Army’s failures: Beyond the ‘foreign hand’ excuseSubscriber Only

March 21,2024 21:00:48 PM

Apart from serious domestic troubles on security, Pakistan does not enjoy good relations with most of its neighbours at the moment. The growing infrastructure for violence in the country does not augur well for the region

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

In Pakistan 2024 polls, round one goes to Imran Khan and PTISubscriber Only

February 11,2024 20:07:30 PM

The party was barred from contesting the elections and lost its symbol, but PTI-backed independent candidates have seen a surge of support from voters, helped by social media campaigns and door-to-door campaigning

Sun, Feb 11, 2024

Iran-Pakistan strikes: The deep terror links emerging amidst rising conflict in West AsiaSubscriber Only

January 20,2024 07:45:58 AM

Iranian strikes on January 16 in Pakistan and into Iraq and Syria a day earlier suggest deeper links amongst groups and threats they pose to the region and beyond

Sat, Jan 20, 2024

Nawaz Sharif is taking a leaf out of rival Imran Khan’s playbookSubscriber Only

October 28,2023 14:36:59 PM

By openly criticising former Generals just as he was preparing to return to Pakistan, Nawaz has already equated his sacking with that of Khan. At a rally, he reminded supporters that he too had served prison terms before his exile. It remains to be seen how much of these efforts would cut into Khan’s popularity

Sat, Nov 04, 2023

anju gupta explains the recent political developments in pakistan and what they mean for its future

Pakistan Army vs Imran Khan: Why the best-laid plans of General Munir may not be enoughSubscriber Only

August 17,2023 17:24:26 PM

If the US-led West pushes for timely and reasonably-monitored elections with the participation of all players, including Imran, the army may not be able to oppose it. However, more complex factors may emerge in Pakistan, including voices from within and from the region, which could impact the final script in Pakistan

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

Pakistan Spring vs Army’s shadowSubscriber Only

May 25,2023 07:22:49 AM

Something is clearly changing in Pakistan. What brought about this spring and whether it will succeed in changing Pakistan's destiny is anybody's guess

Thu, May 25, 2023