News for 'bagram-air-force-base'

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Haley said there is a need to closely watch China as it is making a move to take over the Bagram air force base that was controlled by the United States for nearly two decades.

Goal to defeat Al Qaeda within reach, says Obama

Goal to defeat Al Qaeda within reach, says Obama

Rediff.com2 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday said America had "turned the tide of war" in Afghanistan in the last three years, asserting that his goal to defeat the Al Qaeda and deny it a chance to rebuild was now "within reach".

The tripolar world that Modi should plan for

The tripolar world that Modi should plan for

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

'India should think big: About how in a multi-polar world, India can indeed be one of the poles, rather than being a secondary power that has to worry about 'alignment' with one of the poles. A G3 in other words, India should look to getting others to align with itself rather than the US or China,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.