From their first takeover of Kabul in 1996 to their second invasion of Kabul in 2021, the Taliban has changed a lot. The group which was formed in the aftermath when soviet backed Afghanistan government fell in 1992 has not only grown manifolds in the past three decades but also somehow been able to establish itself on the international podium.

Road to Kabul - Analysing one-year rule of Taliban 2.0

The recent build up of Russian Forces along the borders of Ukraine and the reactions of United States for this were not a surprise and this incident may lead into another possibility of a situation like Cold War.

Opinion | Tensions in Eurasia: Will Ukraine become another battleground between US and Russia?

Kazakhstan has largely been a peaceful country ever since it got freedom from the erstwhile the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The entire politics of the country revolved around its leader Nursultan Nazarbayev ever since then.

Opinion-Decoding Kazakhstan protests

Since May 2020, India and China have been engaged in a serious border standoff in eastern Ladakh. There have been significant ups and downs and loss of precious lives in the Galwan Valley clash after which India took a tough stand prompting China to withdraw its forces from some of the friction points like Pangong Tso and Kailash range.

Stalemate in Ladakh - De-escalation from the friction points and the way ahead

As the 76th edition of the UN General Assembly is kicked off today at New York, eyes of the entire world are focussed on United States. One reason is that this is the first formal meeting of UNGA after Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and second is that unlike the previous UNGA assembly held on 15th Sep 2020, this will be held in person and more than 100 world leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are going to be present or address the meet physically.

Opinion | 76th United Nations General Assembly: Key issues and the Indian dilemma

Afghanistan attained a unique status in the world yesterday (September 7). It is the only country in the world that is governed by UN-designated terrorists and yet able to get recognition of countries like China, Pakistan, and Qatar to name a few.

Opinion | Can a government led by terrorists govern Afghanistan?

Less than 24 hours are left before the deadline of 31st August 2021 will end. Taliban has issued strict warning that things may take an ugly turn if deadline is not met.

Opinion | What lies on the other side of the red line in Afghanistan?

The students of Seminaries came as sweeping wave to conquer entire Afghanistan in just two weeks in the most unprecedented manner. They have claimed the power in erstwhile Gandhara Kingdom and are now negotiating with Afghan leaders to establish a legitimate government.

Opinion | Indo-Taliban relations: A saga of blood, terror, power and legitimacy

Opinion | Indo-Taliban Relations: Game of legitimacy, power and mutual trust

Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley is in the news for last few days. Firstly because of the resistance movement led by Ahmed Massoud and Amrullah Saleh, ex Vice President who declared himself as president after Mr Ashraf Ghani fled from the country fearing his life from Taliban and secondly because it its strategic location.

Opinion | Panjshir Valley: A graveyard for invaders

China's defence allocation in its budget as been steadily increasing at 607 per cent annually.

Opinion: Why the world should pay attention to Chinese military's modernisation

After Pakistan has been dragged back to FATF grey list of terror financing, International rating agencies are going to downgrade Pakistan which will affect international transactions, foreign-exchange inflow, CAD, and Pakistan economy as a whole.

Opinion: Pakistan will face major economic loss after FATF puts it on grey list of terror financing

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