The India-Pakistan ceasefire on the LOC & other sectors: Random questions, thoughts, lessons and the way forward after the London talks. (longish thread) 1/10 From d Indian perspective:Are these straws in the wind? A sign of definitive change? Or a mere buying of time by Pakistan as it seeks to overcome its multiple crises? Has Pakistan realised that d internal faultiness are so precarious today that Bangladesh may b no aberration2/10

5 Lessons from the Kargil War. Lesson1:Clarity of communication and transparency is the most effective way of building public opinion at home and internationally. Unless there are operational reasons that demand secrecy, share information: this is your strength as a democracy Lesson 2: Flexibility in diplomatic tactics and strategic redlines go together. Declare a Lakshman Rekha but use diplomacy, Track 2, friends and allies to achieve the objective. Escalation of force must compliment diplomacy

#India #AfghanistanPeaceDeal 1/5 The agreement between the Taliban and the United States is a serious setback to India, and unlikely to lead to sustainable peace in the country. India’s policy towards Afghanistan has had a 3 pronged approach, since the last defeat of d Taliban #India #AfghanistanPeaceDeal 2/5 First, support and gain from the US security presence, which would marginalise the extremist Taliban, the Haqanni network and other Pakistani strategic assets. Second, adopt a policy of non partisanship and non interference in domestic politics

50Years Ago JNU came into being.11 reasons why JNU is so special! One, JNU is where you can be yourself irrespective of your background. Two, JNU is where India's diversity begins to understand the power of democracy. Three,JNU is the nicest place 2 live as a community Fourth, JNU is nonviolent in letter and spirit
Fifth,JNU is the most gender friendly space in the NCR
Sixth JNU is a community, where you learn everyday from everyone. Seven JNU’s idealism remains intact even in dystopian times (recall the Emergency).