Aditi Bhaduri

Kazakhstan: Between a Colour Revolution and Islamic terrorism

<p> <strong>The intensity of the unrest that has unfolded this week in Kazakhstan was apparently not on anyone’s radar. Yet,…

3 years ago

Putin’s visit to India full of symbolism: Arrival coincides with Soviet backed recognition of Bangladesh

<p> In a short while Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The visit is…

3 years ago

Turkey challenges Russia, pushes into Central Asia with Organisation of Turkic States

<p> A new kid has appeared in the Eurasian bloc - the Organisation of Turkic States. And its ramifications will…

3 years ago

After the Delhi conference, can Russia and Iran join the India+Central Asia dialogue on Afghanistan?

<p> The recent conference on Afghanistan hosted by India in which security chiefs of Russia, Iran, and the five Central…

3 years ago

India’s influence in Central Asia set to grow as Modi ally Shavkat Mirziyoyev is re-elected as Uzbekistan’s President

<p> The recent presidential elections in Uzbekistan and the re-election of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev bodes well for both Uzbekistan and…

3 years ago

Reading between the lines: Are Russians divided over dealing with Taliban?

<p> The recent Moscow format of talks - the third so far - has, according to media reports, caused some…

3 years ago

Will Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan eclipse Doha as the epicentre of Afghan diplomacy?

<p> Over the past few days, all eyes were riveted to the "Moscow format" - talks convened by Russia in which ten other countries,…

3 years ago

Uzbekistan willing to engage with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, including Taliban—Uzbek scholar

<p> Keeping its options open of engaging  the United States, Russia, the Taliban and Pakistan a pragmatic Uzbekistan is set…

3 years ago

Why is Iran angry with the trilateral alliance of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan?

<p> The Azerbaijan-Pakistan-Turkey axis, it seems, has not roiled India alone. Iran too seems to be infuriated by the trilateral…

3 years ago

Is Kyrgyzstan along with Uzbekistan following a policy of “appeasement” by engaging with the Taliban?

<p> Kyrgyzstan sprang a surprise last week when it sent a high-level official delegation to Afghanistan. In Kabul, the Kyrgyz…

3 years ago

Why India needs to rediscover Armenia to counter Turkey and Pakistan

<p> Recently the Republic of Armenia celebrated 30 years of independence. This year too, the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy…

3 years ago

A Qatar-Turkey partnership has the leverage to shape Taliban ruled Afghanistan

<p> On Tuesday, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during his address to the UN General…

3 years ago

SCO likely to stay divided on Afghanistan – Tajik Historian Parviz Mullojanov

<p> The 21st summit of the SCO comes a month after the Taliban took over Kabul. A week ago, the…

3 years ago

After initial euphoria, is Russia changing its mind on the Taliban?

<p> <strong>Is Russia's bonhomie with the Taliban over? As events unfold it seems so; Russia maybe running a reality check…

3 years ago

Tajikistan becomes first frontline state to fight Taliban 2.0 in Afghanistan

<p> <strong>The Taliban on Tuesday  announced its “government”. Though some are calling it an interim government going by the Taliban's…

3 years ago

What explains Turkmenistan’s embrace of the Taliban?

<p> <strong>The rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan, with the Taliban taking over the country save for the Panjshir valley, has…

3 years ago

Uzbekistan’s participation in Chabahar route with India is part of Tashkent’s outreach to Eurasia and the world—Ambassador Dilshod Akhatov

<p> <em>On the eve of the 30th anniversary of its independence, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to India, has amplified on the strategic…

3 years ago

Tajikistan in global limelight as Afghanistan explodes

<p> The day Kabul fell—an observer in Dushanbe told me that a war had just started. "The Tajiks will never…

3 years ago

India may need to discover Russia-led CSTO to protect its interests in Afghanistan

<p> The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), of which India, Pakistan, Russia, China and most Central Asian Republics are members, has made its…

3 years ago

Taliban victory inflames Central Asian frontline, worries Russia

<p> The tumultuous events of the past few days in Afghanistan have once again put the spotlight on the Central…

3 years ago

Taliban and the terror spinoff in Bangladesh

<p> <strong>The swift advance of the Taliban in provincial capitals of Afghanistan have taken every one by surprise. While the…

3 years ago