Alarming Rise of Asymmetrical Terrorism in the West

On New Year’s Day, a devastating attack shattered celebrations in the French Quarter of New Orleans, claiming 15 lives and injuring 35 others. The assailant, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and former U.S. Army member, executed a vehicle-ramming attack that bore the chilling hallmarks of Islamic State (IS)-inspired tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This attack, coupled … Continue reading Alarming Rise of Asymmetrical Terrorism in the West

How Paranoia Fuels Extremism in the West

Political leaders, irrespective of alignment, must reject zero-sum polarisation in favour of constructive engagement. Rahul Pawa In contemporary politics, the dichotomy of so-called "left" and so-called "right" often feels antiquated, especially in today's age where these terms trace their origins to ancient seating arrangements in the French Estates-General. Yet, this outdated framework persists, weaponised to … Continue reading How Paranoia Fuels Extremism in the West

No Place for Terror, Let’s talk Peace

Bharat pushes for peace and stability in West Asia as conflict spread beyond Israel, Hamas to Iran, Yemen & Lebanon after elimination of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. K.A.Badarinath West Asia is on the boil. Arc of conflict that was hitherto limited to Hamas and Israel has now expanded sending shivers across global markets, security establishments and … Continue reading No Place for Terror, Let’s talk Peace

Has Canada Lost the Sheen?

Indian Students, business persons, leisure travellers and those seeking to shift base seem to be on rethink mode due to frequent deaths, growing terrorism and threat to safety. Pummy M Pandita Canada, with its multi-cultural ethos, quality education, post-education employment opportunities and inviting immigration policies, was a huge hit with international students especially the Indians. … Continue reading Has Canada Lost the Sheen?

‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware

First security semiconductors fabrication plant to be setup by Bharat jointly with US will provide technology edge in futuristic warfare K.A.Badarinath Why’s the world going gaga on Bharat – United States deal on security semiconductors? The first security semiconductors development and fabrication plant to be set up by Bharat in collaboration with US would give … Continue reading ‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware

Jihadist Islamists Play Victim Card!

Even after 9/11, US failed to fully gauge impact of radical Islam eating into vitals of its social fabric, posing an existential threat  Vinod Kumar Shukla Come September 11, global communities vividly recall Islamic terrorists attack on World Trade Centre (WTC) and Pentagon in US which claimed around 3000 lives. Almost the entire world in … Continue reading Jihadist Islamists Play Victim Card!

Who’s Responsible for Leicester Violence?

Jailing Majid Freeman may not suffice. How about scrutinizing role of Sky News, The Guardian, BBC and social media forums? Rohan Giri Anti-Hindu violence in Leicester two years back serve as stark reminder on use of disinformation as weapon to ignite conflict, encourage inter-communal trouble and inciting violence. On September 9, 2023, Majid Freeman, the … Continue reading Who’s Responsible for Leicester Violence?

It’s Testing Times for United Kingdom!

Silence and inaction against Islamist jihad by prioritizing Labour political gains is not an option for Keir Starmer. Triveni Kaul In early hours of a chilly autumn morning in 2023, news portals reported that a quiet neighbourhood in London turned into epicentre for unrest. Radical Islamic groups triggered by online calls took to streets in … Continue reading It’s Testing Times for United Kingdom!

Chinese Communist Party at it Again!

Biting the ‘very hand of friendship’ has been Chinese state craft which it struggles to move away from. Its expansionist doctrine rules! Dr Amritpal Kaur ‘Global Times’ with its linkages to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) did a hit job on Bharat’s external affairs minister Subramanyam Jaishankar and dragged its feet probably as an afterthought. The … Continue reading Chinese Communist Party at it Again!