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P.R. Kumaraswamy
The writer teaches at Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Israel strikes Iran: Old conflict, new frontSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 06:52 IST
Israel’s goal is to weaken not just Iran, but also its proxies. The attack on nuclear installations is part of this objective
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Trump’s visit to the Gulf: A case of great optics, a changing global diplomacySubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 12:16 IST
President Trump is non-ideological and cannot be tied down to history, tradition or past commitments. For him, the means of acquiring wealth are immaterial
Mon, May 19, 2025
Yemen is the new proxy battleground for Iran and the USSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 19:35 IST
Unlike protests in other parts of the world, the Yemeni support for Palestine manifests in military attacks against Israel
Mon, Mar 24, 2025
Let’s not just dismiss Trump’s plan for GazaSubscriber Only
February 05, 2025 18:31 IST
The entire international community recognises the need and urgency for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. And Trump merely put forth his agenda. Critics should now develop a credible and workable alternative plan.
Wed, Feb 05, 2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire is welcome – but peace won’t be easySubscriber Only
January 17, 2025 07:00 IST
In the unpredictable and volatile Middle East, nothing is certain until it actually happens.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Will Syria and the wider Middle East be better off without Assad?Subscriber Only
December 08, 2024 12:00 IST
The Syrian leader survived the Arab Spring for over a decade, partly due to the commitment and loyalty of the Assad-Army-Alawite triumvirate, and they swam together and survived.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Killing of Hezbollah chief by Israel: As violence in Middle East continues, peace is a mirageSubscriber Only
September 29, 2024 16:35 IST
When peace is viewed as ‘surrender’, there is little one can accomplish. Without an effective carrot-and-stick strategy for all players — especially Israel, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah — the international community's interventions would be ineffective
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Why Benjamin Netanyahu will have to respond to Iran missile attackSubscriber Only
April 14, 2024 19:01 IST
Not responding to Iranian attacks will be an admission of Israeli weakness, both political and military. No leader—democratic or authoritarian—could accept the barrage of over 300 missiles and be content with public statements of condemnation
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Why the humanitarian pause in Gaza is not peaceSubscriber Only
November 22, 2023 18:56 IST
For it to make a difference, greater humanitarian assistance, political accountability and a tangible movement towards a two-state resolution is needed
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
On Palestine and Israel, Gandhi’s doublespeak on non-violenceSubscriber Only
October 24, 2023 17:20 IST
While we may never fully understand how his position on the issue shifted — thanks to many of his views, including on Israel, being censored by close confidants — the fundamental contradiction in his views on Jewish and Arab violence in Palestine is hard to miss
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
What the attacks by Hamas mean for Israel — and Prime Minister NetanyahuSubscriber Only
October 08, 2023 18:23 IST
In recent weeks, there were fears that Netanyahu has been unable to pay sufficient attention to pressing security challenges in his determination to stay in office. The Hamas offensive vindicated that fear
Mon, Oct 09, 2023
Why did Rahul and Netanyahu not meet? Subscriber Only
January 16, 2018 13:01 IST
Though procedurally correct, this is a short-sighted strategic move and might dent the national consensus vis-à-vis Israel.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Modi comes out of the closet with IsraelSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 07:58 IST
As the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel, Modi shows he is ready to break with the past and de-hyphenate the relationship with Palestine
Mon, Jun 19, 2017
Resolution That Isn’tSubscriber Only
January 20, 2017 00:26 IST
On Israeli settlements, the United Nations Security Council ignores core issues
Fri, Jan 20, 2017The loneliness of Mahmoud AbbasSubscriber Only
September 13, 2012 00:05 IST
Disunity and a lack of political vision continue to plague the Palestinian leadership
Thu, Sep 13, 2012
Today’s question: a new Hamas?Subscriber Only
January 28, 2006 00:00 IST
The spectacular and unprecedented victory for the Islamic militant group, Hamas, in the Palestinian national election has surprised many sea...
Sat, Jan 28, 2006India must engage, not sermoniseSubscriber Only
January 21, 2006 00:00 IST
Having slept through Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip last August, India was rather quick to recognise the unfolding ...
Sat, Jan 21, 2006India’s Middle East shuffleSubscriber Only
December 14, 2005 03:30 IST
On September 12, the official spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs issued a statement which, inter alia, observed: “India w...
Wed, Dec 14, 2005Hamas, a political party?Subscriber Only
October 18, 2005 00:00 IST
There is a growing view that the participation of Hamas in the Palestinian parliament elections now slated for January 2006 is vital for the...
Tue, Oct 18, 2005Read the Pak-Israel bonhomie rightSubscriber Only
September 07, 2005 00:00 IST
While it may be too early for Israel to celebrate, the importance of the highly publicised first official meeting between the foreign minist...
Wed, Sep 07, 2005Journalism of Courage
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