Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour.That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in......
By offering aid to China in its hour of need we will create an opening to Xi Jinping to rectify his policy towards India, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: A medical worker in a......
Internal strife and tribalism is endemic to Afghanistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Abdul Latif Mansoor, left, Shahabuddin Delawar, centre, and Suhail Shaheen -- members of the......
Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A......
'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As a member of......
Stagnant defence expenditure in India and set back to modernisation would be music to the ears of India's neighbours, writes Colonel (Dr.) Anil Athale (Retd.). An economist daughter of mine (Gold......
It was almost exactly three years ago that I had the privilege to meet up with the venerable Professor. I was working at the President John F Kennedy Library on a fellowship grant. My area of......
Here is an instance of the short-term policy destroying the long-term future of the country. Despite many efforts at quiet lobbying the ghost of 74 per cent foreign direct investment in the......