With WWII scars still raw, Poland tries to ‘balance’ its history
AFP | More than 70 years on, the scars of World War II remain ever-present in Poland, a country devastated by the conflict in which...
Uncategorized Israel seeks Russian help in Syria. Will Russia oblige?
M K Bhadrakumar | After threatening Moscow that if it went ahead with plans to strengthen Syria’s missile defence systems, Israel will destroy them on...
Russia seeks mediator role between Israel and Iran
AFP | Following Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, Russia has positioned itself as a mediator between the Middle Eastern rivals as it has...
A rebuttal to Robert L. Grenier piece titled “Afghanistan: The cornerstone of US-Pakistan mistrust?”
Shaukat Qadir | Introduction My brother, a historian, has drummed into me, that those who refer to Afghanistan as ‘unconquerable’ are, either unaware of history...
Former top Chinese Communist official jailed for life for bribery
AFP | A former Chinese Communist Party official who was once tipped as a potential successor to President Xi Jinping was sentenced to life in...
Putin set to take charge for fourth term with challenges ahead
News Analysis | Vladimir Putin, the incumbent president of Russia will be inaugurated on Monday for his fourth term, at a time when Moscow is...
Israel warns of attack if Russia air defences used in Syria
AFP |Â Israel's Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday that his country would attack Russian S-300 air defence systems in Syria if they were used...
Russia-Iran ties surge under US pressure
M K Bhadrakumar | A commentary entitled Tehran, Moscow boosting strategic relations, appearing last week in the Iran Daily newspaper, which is close to Supreme...
Despite daunting past, Pakistan and Russia draw closer amid geopolitical changes
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | Shifts in the global political landscape have pushed the United States and Pakistan further apart, drawing Russia and Pakistan closer...
Kremlin is monitoring the wealth of Russian OfficialsÂ
AFP | The Kremlin's annual list of Russian officials' earnings has provided an outline of the richest names in government, even as the true wealth...
Indo-Russia military ties face strains due to New Delhi’s attitude
News Analysis | India is reducing its dependence on Russia for critical defense programs, with the joint venture BrahMos missile set to be guided by...
Watchdog confirms nerve agent used in spy poisoning came from Russia
News Analysis | In what appears to be denting the UK-Russia ties, the world's chemical arms watchdog endorsed Britain's findings on Thursday that the nerve...