Pradeep Mahaur

India’s deepening ties with Iran, balancing act between Israel and Palestine, and independent stance on Russia and China are reshaping global power dynamics, much to America’s discomfort. The recent long-term agreement between India, Iran, and Afghanistan over the operation of Chabahar Port has reignited concerns within U.S. diplomatic circles. Chabahar's strategic location along the coast of southeastern Iran is not merely a matter of trade and logistics; it has profound implications for regional security, access to Central Asia, and the broader global power struggle involving the United States, China, and Russia. The Strategic Value of Chabahar Chabahar is India's gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing its hostile neighbor, Pakistan. It offers India access to landlocked Afghanistan and deeper markets in Eurasia, positioning New Delhi as a key player in regional connectivity. It also counters China's ambitions under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPE...

Born of political deceit, not religious unity, Pakistan continues to colonize the Baloch people. It's time India and the UN acknowledge this historical wrong.  Pakistan is often portrayed as a country created to protect the interests of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. However, a closer look at history reveals a different story. Pakistan was not the result of a natural division between Hindus and Muslims but a political project engineered by Punjabi Muslims who desired a separate nation where they could dominate. The idea that Pakistan was meant for all Muslims was a well-crafted propaganda campaign. The Two-Nation Theory, which claimed that Hindus and Muslims could not coexist, was fed to the British colonial rulers by elite Punjabi Muslims  and conveniently accepted. At the time, many Muslims in India were recent converts with deep cultural roots in the land they shared with Hindus. Yet, they were convinced to support the partition under the illusion of religious solidari...

  When U.S. President Donald Trump declared a “historic trade win” after securing a temporary ceasefire in the escalating trade war with China, it was hailed as a diplomatic triumph. But beneath the surface, the deal was more smoke than fire. It was, in reality, a 90-day timeout — not a resolution — emerging from Geneva talks between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng. The agreement rolled back tariffs by 115 percentage points, but it left nearly every underlying issue untouched. A Temporary Pause in a Much Bigger War At first glance, the truce looked like progress. But in truth, it marked the end of just the first skirmish in a deeper and wider confrontation — a modern-day Cold War rooted in trade, technology, military influence, and global dominance. The original aim of the U.S. trade offensive was to correct America’s widening trade imbalance with China. Yet, over time, that purpose was diluted. China did not concede any of its structu...

  Many of you may already know that guinea pigs are often used in laboratories tests due to their genetic similarities with humans. But let me be clear this is not a veiled attempt to liken our neighbours to animals. Despite the hostilities and the pain inflicted, we do not resort to insults. Pakistan remains our neighbor, and while we struck back hard in response to terrorism, we have always approached dialogue with the dignity of equals. In its relentless quest for an artificial identity, Pakistan has reduced itself to the role of a geopolitical guinea pig—this time, for China. Let me explain how. China, aspiring to become a dominant global superpower, has long sought to prove its superiority in advanced military technology. While its economic influence is vast, its credibility in the defence sector lags far behind nations like the USA, Russia, France, and Japan. To break into the trillion-dollar global defence market, China must do more than manufacture arms—it must prove ...

  We all know by now that the 2025 war between India and Pakistan was not merely a clash of two nations—it was, in truth, a battle between India and Chinese technology, backed by a well-oiled Chinese propaganda machine. While missiles were flying across borders, an even more dangerous war was unfolding silently: the war of misinformation. War is never just about guns and soldiers. It demands three critical pillars: courage , technology , and, most importantly, the morale and motivation of the people . Even the strongest nation can falter if its people are not convinced of the cause and don’t believe victory is possible. And that’s exactly what this war targeted—India’s confidence from within. From day one, this was a war of narratives , perceptions , and psychological manipulation . Let’s rewind to one of the most chilling turning points—the Pahalgam Massacre of April 22, 2025 . It was a beautiful spring morning in Kashmir, often described as "heaven on Earth." Touris...

  On May 9, 2025 , India launched a series of precision missile strikes on key Pakistani airbases. This was the second major attack of India on Pakistan after 6th may when Indian military has launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, prompting swift retaliation from Islamabad in the worst fighting in more than two decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours as fears of a wider, prolonged war grow. The world believed these were carefully targeted military actions—strategic, but conventional. However, what followed the very next day left intelligence agencies across the globe stunned. On May 10, 2025 , an aircraft registered as N111SZ , operated by the United States Department of Energy (DoE) —an agency known for handling nuclear and radiation-related emergencies—was spotted making an urgent entry into Pakistani airspace. Its destination: a high-security nuclear storage facility deep inside Pakistan. Now here’s where the my...

It is well known that the recent terrorist attack was carried out by Pakistan-based militants who targeted tourists and reportedly asked about their religion before shooting them. The attack ignited widespread anger across India and served as a potential flashpoint for escalating the situation into a larger conflict. However, is the situation really that simple and linear? Considering Pakistan is already reeling under a severe balance of payments crisis, it seems unlikely that it would intentionally provoke India into war without a deeper underlying strategy or external backing. To truly understand the complexity of this situation, we must dive deeper into the internal socio-political environment of Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. While Pakistan did conduct elections, the legitimacy of the results has been widely questioned. A government was ultimately formed with the backing of the military, particularly under the command of Army Chief General Asim Munir. This has led man...