R&AW
US Embassy's Contrasting Response to Terror Attacks in India and Pakistan Raises Concerns
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
The US embassy has come under fire for its contrasting responses to terrorist incidents in India and Pakistan. While explicitly condemning "terrorism" in Pakistan following an Islamabad blast, the embassy's delayed response to Delhi's car bombing avoided the term entirely, referring to it merely as a "terrible explosion." This apparent double standard has sparked outrage among Indian social media users and geopolitical experts, highlighting potential issues in US-India diplomatic relations amid President Trump's tariff policies and comments about regional conflicts.
Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood Analyzes Global Power Dynamics and India's Strategic Positioning in "Great Power Games"
Nov 06, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Former R&AW chief Vikram Sood offers critical insights into India's geopolitical challenges and opportunities in his book "Great Power Games." Analyzing relationships with major powers including China, the US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Sood identifies China as India's immediate threat while suggesting strategic approaches for maintaining regional influence. Drawing from his 31-year intelligence career, he provides pragmatic perspectives on nuclear deterrence, domestic unrest, and the necessity of pursuing national interests through strategic international relationships despite ideological differences.