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India is falling behind China... ...then don't broadcast the news to everyone. Keep it secret. That's what you do with such info.

A prime minister who keeps his own counsel is highly dangerous. I am sure you will agree that he is not capable of understanding the macro-economic impact of his actions. He consistently dismissed the overwhelming majority of economists who have been skeptical at best. His actions are based on a...

Since the past few decades, there is a very obvious implicit understanding on campaign financing and money-making between the parties. Barring occasional use of CBI/ED to arm-twist one party or the other, they are not into the business of disturbing each other's financial sources. That, and the...

Let's see. I think it will require more than our personal decisions. It will require citizens' campaigns, because the opposition is very frankly listless. Personally I find the idea of doing any campaigning for political parties distasteful, but there may be little choice. I am not good with...

One thing I have noticed is that Modi followers are a very scared lot. They obviously want to put a brave face at all times. As if he and consequently they are in control. But the constant battle in public space to claim credit, highlight achievement and defend against criticism is unparalleled...

Okay. I can agree there is a slight dissonance in India's interests and that of Pakistani citizens. All India wants is a non-hostile Pakistan, and of course if it could be achieved by bribing Sharif or Zardari then why not? I understand that does not mean either or any other political leader is...

That is so and ideally should lead to the obvious outcome at election time. What Modi us trying to do is to prepare a loyalty among voters such as Congress had till Indira Gandhi. Or if that is not possible, at least the kind of support that Erdogan and Putin have among their loyal fans. He...

Without going into the ethics of each course of action, there seem to be only two. First, if possible bring all or majority of Taliban to talks and work out a settlement do that there is peace. Second, if for whatever reason that is not possible, seal the border with Afghanistan and let them do...

But Imad regardless of whether or not the civilian governments are exemplary, they have to be given their due. Maybe a country can have an extreme situation like civil war or some emergency where temporarily constitutional mandate is suspended. But if that is the default situation then you have...

I didn't mean that. I meant insistence that they can bring Taliban to the table and involvement in peace talks. Just read this article from last year for instance : http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/03/afghan-peace-talks-pakistan-credibility-line-taliban-160306061322638.html So...

Send them back to be Libya. And establish new cities there with money from OECD countries. Maybe export processing zones with zero tariffs so that MNCs set up factories. They sure will if other countries allow duty free exports from there. These people deserve a future but not in Europe...

Why doesn't ISI/Army stay away from Afghanistan? I am sure their intentions are noble, as always, but if you keep meddling and insist that anyone (US) who wants some resolution has to talk to Pakistan, then isn't it pretty obvious what you want?

But maybe it will. Civilian government in Pakistan has never gotten a chance to dictate India policy. So we don't actually know. All we know for sure is that till ISI/Army dictates policy things will never change. These institutions wield power solely due to the situation they have created with...

Obsession with Pakistan is not good. To the extent that the Indian government has proof of assymetric warfare by ISI/Pak Army, it should use resources at its disposal, with a clear aim of only ensuring that Pakistan stop doing so. But beyond that it shouldn't become a national obsession.

That is a very rude thing to say.

Such toothless rage... it's bad for the heart. Israel is not going anywhere. Each year the difference in defence capabilities only widens. The only scenario in which Israel can be grievously harmed is if Hamas/Hezbollah get hold of a WMD (dirty nuke, bio-weapon) and use it disregarding the...

Why good? You fancy yet another chunk added to Dar-al-Islam?

Difficulty in navigating the modern world is quite understandable. It is really difficult to dictate to MNCs based on one's own concerns of throttling free speech. Unless, of course, you are US, Germany, etc....

Good to see at least some Chinese/fans admitting their superpower fantasies. I am tired of the "peaceful rise" and "developing country" homilies. Some honesty for a change is welcome.

Haters are gonna hate. @Bharat Muslim keep up the good work. We should get all forms of opinion, no matter how implausible. It is no different than the miracle of demonetization!