Pradeep Mahaur

 Debunking the Hype Victorious Doesn’t Scream—Sometimes they Smile Silently The Buzz That Gripped In recent days, rumors have surged across newsrooms and social media platforms, from Islamabad to New York, from Delhi’s Lutyens Circuit to the war rooms of military analysts. The claim? “Six Indian Rafales shot down by Pakistan.” The excitement in Pakistani media was palpable. Screens flashed headlines like “India suffers massive air losses” and “Pakistan proves air dominance.” Twitter trends were ablaze. Some Western media houses—often eager to jump onto “India-in-crisis” narratives—waited cautiously for confirmation. But as with most hyper-nationalist fantasies wrapped in disinformation, the truth lay buried under layers of noise, screenshots, video game clips, and wishful  thinking. The Mirage of “Proof” – Pakistan’s Video Game Strategy Let’s start with the basics. The entire foundation of the Rafale-down narrative from Pakistan was built not on evidence ...

Two Pieces of News, One Common Thread In today’s complex world, global events may seem disconnected on the surface. But sometimes, two unrelated news stories can reveal a deeper, interconnected reality. Let’s examine two recent headlines: 1.     Spain and Slovenia Call for EU Sanctions on Israel Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, along with Slovenian PM Robert Golob, urged the European Union to impose an arms embargo on Israel, suspend trade relations, and sanction individuals over Israel’s actions in Palestine. This call comes as both countries mark one year since they formally recognized Palestine as a state. 2.     India Exports Rocket Launchers to Israel At the same time, NIBE Limited, an Indian defense manufacturer, received a major export order worth $17.52 million from a top Israeli technology firm. The order includes Universal Rocket Launchers with a range of 300 kM/190 Miles—technology developed for the global market. These two pieces ...

An Unfolding Alliance in Plain Sight In a calculated yet controversial diplomatic overture, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his country’s unwavering support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear ambitions. In an exclusive interview with IRNA ahead of his official visit to Tehran, Sharif endorsed the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — the Iran nuclear deal — and emphasized that Iran and Pakistan have “stood together in all conditions.” At first glance, the remarks seem like standard diplomatic rhetoric. But when viewed through the lens of history and current geopolitical developments — particularly involving cryptocurrency, private U.S. interests, and a U.S. President — this seemingly benign statement takes on an alarming new dimension. Pakistan’s documented nuclear proliferation history The Trump family’s potential financial ties to Pakistan’s crypto sector Why the United States, especially under Trump, remained conspicuously silent on Pakis...

India's Emerging Role in the South Caucasus In a shifting global geopolitical landscape marked by the decline of traditional power structures and the rise of assertive regional players, India is quietly emerging as a strategic partner in one of the world’s most sensitive conflict zones—the South Caucasus. Specifically, India’s growing defense, economic, and diplomatic ties with Armenia signal a calculated move to assert influence in a region long dominated by Russian, Turkish, and Western interests. This growing India-Armenia alliance is not going unnoticed. Turkey and Azerbaijan, deeply tied by ethnicity, religion, and strategic interests, have expressed concerns over India’s expanding role in Armenia. These concerns stem largely from India’s military support to Armenia, which they see as a direct threat to regional balance and security. India as Armenia’s Leading Defense Partner India has rapidly become Armenia’s largest defense supplier. Over the last few years, Ar...

India’s Strategic Shift In recent years, India has moved beyond its traditional doctrine of reactive defense to assert itself as a regional power capable of strategic offense. A notable shift in international perception is evident in the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency's (DIA) latest report, which classifies China as India's "primary adversary" and Pakistan as merely an "ancillary" security concern. This reflects a broader recalibration within Indian defence planning, wherein the focus has shifted to countering China’s influence and military expansion, especially across the Indo-Pacific. India's modern military posture integrates satellite surveillance, long-range strike capabilities, and overseas logistical reach to construct a formidable deterrence architecture. But more crucially, India is building an external ring of influence that enables it to strike or strangle Chinese interests across multiple geographies. I. Technological Foundation...