Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
Editor’s Note: The following column is written by Professor Rohan Gunaratna, a world-renowned expert on terrorism and national security. He has advised governments and international agencies, authored over 20 books on counterterrorism,
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During the last five years, Tamil Nadu has been virtually governed by family groups at various levels. At the top is the family of the Chief Minister, followed by the families of
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In early February 2026, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi shocked the nation with the announcement of an interim India–US trade framework. The deal has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among
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The recent invitation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Austrian companies to invest in citrus value addition, mining, and renewable energy in Pakistan is a significant move toward enhancing economic diplomacy and
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The long-standing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency in India, once described as the nation’s “greatest internal security threat,” has reached a historical inflection point. On February 22, 2026, Thippari Tirupati aka Devji aka Devuji aka Deoji aka Sanjiv aka Sanjeev aka Chetan aka Ramesh aka Kumma aka Shankar aka Sheshu aka Jagan aka Sudharshan aka Devanna (60),
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The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”, in a February 23, 2026, security operation in Jalisco marks one of the most consequential blows against a Mexican
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Across India, a new breed of cyber fraud has emerged, preying on fear and trust in government institutions. Known as “digital arrest” scams, these operations manipulate victims into believing they are under
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The fact that the invitation to the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, was extended by the Federal Minister of Planning of Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal, is a significant and promising
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When Donald Trump addressed a formal letter on 18 February 2026 to Bangladesh’s newly installed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the communication could scarcely be dismissed as a perfunctory diplomatic courtesy. In the
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From a rusting oil tanker on an Indian beach to a seized ammunition-laden cargo ship in Senegal and illicit oil transfers off Malaysia, a pattern of maritime deception emerges, all tied to
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