For decades, Israel has enjoyed a staggering level of impunity for its violence in the Middle East, an indulgence no other state could dream of. Western governments that preach human rights have never granted such a blank check for brutality to anyone else. Anywhere else, even a minor provocation can draw overwhelming punishment. Yet Israel […]
The Shattering Indian Dream
It wasn’t long before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatened to isolate Pakistan in the international community. Ever since Narendra Modi came into power, his government has been flexing its muscles needlessly. This over confidence of economic and military might has created an illusion in India of being the leader of the region. That’s the […]
The Indian Modus Operandi
On February 18, 2007, the Samjhota Express was on its way to Lahore from Delhi when explosions occurred in two of its coaches near the Indian city of Panipat. Seventy people were killed, the majority of whom were Pakistani citizens. As usual, the Indian media and government immediately started a smear campaign against Pakistan for […]