Anju Gupta
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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
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
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
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
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
What the Peshawar attacks mean for Pakistan’s changing jehadi mapSubscriber Only
January 31,2023 14:09:36 PM
A weakened Pakistan state is unable to contain the violence that threatens to engulf the region
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
Central Asia: The new battleground for US and ChinaSubscriber Only
October 29,2022 04:02:53 AM
Anju Gupta writes: China may not have nuclear parity with the US, but it has Pakistan
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
Killing Zawahiri: US is back in Af-PakSubscriber Only
August 02,2022 20:48:49 PM
Anju Gupta writes: Drone strike that killed al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri could be prelude to realignment of forces in region
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
How the Pakistan army lost the plotSubscriber Only
April 28,2022 04:00:42 AM
Anju Gupta writes: It is trying to distract from its failures domestically and abroad
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
An Expert Explains: Under a new caliph, why Islamic State continues to be a formidable threatSubscriber Only
March 15,2022 03:05:35 AM
Last week, confirming the death of al-Qurashi, ISIS named one Abu al-Hasan al-Hashemi al-Qurashi as its third Caliph.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
What the Taliban is doing to survive in powerSubscriber Only
February 16,2022 04:00:44 AM
Anju Gupta writes: Faced with violent protests and resistance, it is weaponising ideology and firming up like-minded alliances across the globe.
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