op-ed | A crooked lens: What binds V.D. Savarkar to Henry Kissinger
On South Asia, both Henry Kissinger and VD Savarkar were heavily influenced by mythologised colonial historiography of Hindu and Muslim India
Stay updated with breaking news from Igor Primoratz. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
On South Asia, both Henry Kissinger and VD Savarkar were heavily influenced by mythologised colonial historiography of Hindu and Muslim India
In her recent fortnightly column for The WIRE, the senior journalist Pamela Philipose, questions ‘hat accounts for the scale of such violence that accretes
The idea that citizens owe unquestioned devotion and gratitude to their nation is flawed.
Follow Feb. 16, 2021 On February 2, 2021, Kosovo and Israel held a virtual ceremony in which they formally established diplomatic ties. Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Meliza Haradinaj-Stublla stated that "Recognition by Israel is one of the greatest achievements for Kosovo, coming at a key moment for us, thanks to the United States of America, our common and eternal ally." But why would Israel and Kosovo be recognizing each other only now, when the province declared its independence from Serbia back in 2008, and has been itching for Israeli recognition ever since? How does Israel’s relati...
Editor’s Note: On Saturday, December 27, 2008, after eight years of continuing rocket attacks on its territory by Islamic terrorist organizations, Israel launched a full-scale military operation against the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip. Officially named Operation Cast Lead, it began with massive air-strikes against Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets, and continued with a ground incursion in which thousands of Israeli soldiers participated. After twenty-two days of fighting, Israel announced a unilateral ceasefire, which became effective on January 18, 2009. While the political and military a...