close_game
close_game
Kabir Taneja
Articles by Kabir Taneja

Opinion| What Soleimani’s death means for Iran, West Asia and the world

With his killing, the US has entered an area of unknowns. Iran cannot be underestimated

Soleimani was the Shiite power’s chief conductor in the Syrian civil war, designing a policy of fighting ISIS while expanding Iran’s reach in the vacuum left behind. He also was the architect of Iran’s overwhelming influence in Iraq’s politics(AP)
Updated on Jan 03, 2020 09:07 PM IST
ByKabir Taneja

The significance of Baghdadi’s end | Analysis

Militarily down, the IS remains ideologically alive. Counter-terrorism must adapt to its techniques

Baghdadi once controlled territory bigger than the UK in Iraq and Syria. His death comes at a time of churn in the IS(AP)
Updated on Oct 28, 2019 07:32 PM IST
ByKabir Taneja

Erdogan wants the world stage, from the Kurds to Kashmir

For him, Turkey is the Islamic power awaiting its due, and while it does not have the oil dollars backing its fragile economy, it is still working hard to create its own narratives and influence zones across the region

New Delhi released an uncharacteristically direct statement criticising the military assault in the northern Syria, stating Turkey’s actions can undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism. India’s language mirrored that of Erdogan’s on Kashmir, sending a subtle yet straightforward statement to Turkey(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 10, 2019 08:08 PM IST
ByKabir Taneja

In Afghanistan, India’s soft power is not enough | Analysis

India’s aspirations of becoming a superpower must first begin with establishing itself as a strong regional power

Trump wants India to be part of the fight against ISIS in Afghanistan while the US plans to withdraw its presence(PTI)
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 07:15 PM IST
ByKabir Taneja
SHARE
  • 1
  • 2
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Follow Us On