The NCTC, however, does have an objectionable feature. It has been given the powers to arrest and carry out searches under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. These powers are currently only vested in the NIA and CBI at the centre. Providing thes…

Such tactics may provide a temporary reprieve in the transactional relationship between U.S. and Pakistan but it can’t bear a permanent solution. Pakistani generals are caught between where their sympathies lie and where their interests lie. Their stra…

Moreover, Delhi has unequivocally stated that Iran should give up its nuclear ambitions. India also did not sign a memorandum in June 2010 between Iran and Pakistan finalising the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline deal. The Indian government ne…

Moreover, there is no correlation between higher electoral participation and better governance. More voting doesn’t mean better quality government. People can turn out to vote in large numbers because they are angry with the incumbent government. This …

Moreover, there is no correlation between higher electoral participation and better governance. More voting doesn’t mean better quality government. People can turn out to vote in large numbers because they are angry with the incumbent government. This …

RBA conspicuously avoids any discussion of risks to China’s growth. That seems like a rather strange omission

RBA conspicuously avoids any discussion of risks to China’s growth. That seems like a rather strange omission

RBA conspicuously avoids any discussion of risks to China’s growth. That seems like a rather strange omission

RBA conspicuously avoids any discussion of risks to China’s growth. That seems like a rather strange omission

RBA conspicuously avoids any discussion of risks to China’s growth. That seems like a rather strange omission