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Vivek Katju

Vivek Katju

Articles by Vivek Katju

Decolonising the mind is a complex endeavour

Removing colonialism from the Indian mindset is also part of a larger issue: Does not Kartavya Path now demand the proud Army of the Indian Republic to abandon the legacy of how some of its units were raised? That would be a fitting tribute to Netaji.

Updated on Sep 22, 2022 13:35 IST

True stability remains elusive in Afghanistan

Taliban fighters celebrate one year since they seized the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Monday.

Updated on Aug 15, 2022 15:23 IST

Eliminating Pakistani intrusions in the Valley

The targeted killings now being undertaken are of Kashmiri Pandits, including those who are working under the government’s special schemes.

Updated on Jun 5, 2022 15:42 IST

Review: Fiji: A Love Story by Ajay Singh

A view of Suva, the capital of Fiji. (Shutterstock)

Updated on May 16, 2022 13:28 IST

Turmoil in Pakistan: What lies ahead

Imran Khan has donned the garb of a martyr to Islam and Pakistan’s dignity. Ironically, taking a dig at politicians and generals for bending before outside powers, he praised India’s non-aligned foreign policy on three separate occasions (AFP)

Updated on Apr 4, 2022 15:08 IST

India must be sharper in dealing with Kabul

The gap between the Taliban and the major powers on these matters has resulted in the adoption of a two-pronged global approach towards the Taliban.

Updated on Feb 15, 2022 13:33 IST

Clarify stand on the Siachen demilitarisation issue

Ever since India thwarted Pakistan’s intention of gaining control of the Saltoro Ridge and the Siachen glacier in 1984, Pakistan’s objective has been to see the Indian Army come down from its positions. (HTPHoto)

Updated on Jan 19, 2022 14:30 IST

The implications of the two-nation theory

Pakistan has never been serious about building a cooperative relationship. In focusing on confrontation, and not walking the path of cooperation, it has paid a heavy economic price, but it has willingly incurred it (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 8, 2021 14:53 IST

Pakistan is caught in a trap of its own making

The army is watching Khan’s discomfiture with some satisfaction. It will, however, not let the situation get completely out of hand (REUTERS)

Updated on Oct 29, 2021 12:03 IST

Taliban: Two months on, India’s options in Kabul

India took the correct decision in withdrawing the embassy in August but it is now time to send a small team back to Kabul (AFP)

Updated on Oct 14, 2021 13:44 IST

In Kabul, the centrality of Pakistan

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier stands guard as people enter Pakistan through a border crossing point, in Chaman, Pakistan, Tuesday. (AP)

Updated on Aug 17, 2021 11:09 IST

India is losing out in Afghanistan

In Delhi, on July 28, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and United States secretary of state Antony Blinken strongly endorsed the need for a peaceful and negotiated settlement to end the Afghan conflict. (AP)

Updated on Aug 2, 2021 02:38 IST

What India should do in Afghanistan

Cyclists peddle past a mural painted on the wall along a road in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Representational image/AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2021 06:15 IST

The pension amendment rules are flawed

Representational image. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jun 4, 2021 12:25 IST

On India, the contestation within Pakistan’s army

Representational image.

Updated on Apr 22, 2021 12:46 IST

In Kabul, a strategic defeat for the US

The US proposal requires Taliban to give up sources of strength and Kabul’s leadership to give up power. India’s inclusion in talks is because of its influence with the Kabul elite (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 11, 2021 01:12 IST

The difficult path to Indo-Pak peace

PM Modi’s first foray at peace-making with Pakistan had been directed at its civilian leadership. That completely miffed the generals. The situation is different this time, with a military-to-military statement (PIB)

Updated on Mar 1, 2021 24:51 IST

Navigating India’s dilemmas in the neighbourhood

It cannot be claimed that India has maintained a policy of strict neutrality over the past seven decades in matters of its neighbours (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 8, 2021 15:47 IST

Navigating Trudeau’s unacceptable intrusion and diaspora diplomacy

India correctly called Trudeau’s comment “unwarranted”, but it would seem from the formulation used by the ministry of external affairs spokesperson that it was diplomatically engaged with Canada on this issue

Updated on Dec 3, 2020 18:07 IST

In Pakistan, a new battle takes shape | Analysis

The army will close ranks to protect its role in the polity. The India factor will be used to remind the people that it is needed to protect them, especially at this time

Updated on Oct 14, 2020 03:36 IST

Bridging the power gap with China

The hardening of defences all along the LAC to prevent Chinese adventurism has to be undertaken on a priority basis

Updated on Sep 9, 2020 14:07 IST

On foreign policy, revive tradition of bipartisanship

A consensus can only emerge through confidential dialogue with all sections

Updated on Aug 10, 2020 14:28 IST

Domestic constraints will impinge on the China policy |Opinion

India’s diplomatic energies should not get diffused at a time when the primary area of concern must be domestic

Updated on Jun 26, 2020 14:25 IST

India will have to contest charges of religious bias

While international liberal opinion was further alienated because of religion becoming a factor in granting nationality, despite Pakistan’s best efforts, the Gulf countries did not become hostile

Updated on May 11, 2020 12:23 IST

The mystery behind India’s stance on HCQ

Currently, HCQ is allowed to be used in India as a prophylactic for frontline health workers in the fight against COVID-19 and household contacts of laboratory confirmed cases.

Updated on Apr 9, 2020 06:23 IST

Include the Opposition in executive decision-making | Opinion

Social harmony remains fragile. A united political class will help win trust

Updated on Mar 25, 2020 13:48 IST

The defensive turn in India’s foreign policy, writes Vivek Katju

India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar, Brussels, February 17, 2020

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 12:51 IST

After Pulwama, India effected a doctrinal shift

The site of the Pulwama attack, February 14, 2019. Prior to the surgical strikes, India followed a policy of hardening defences to prevent terrorist attacks and diplomatic responses whenever they did take place and led to large loss of life

Updated on Feb 13, 2020 14:07 IST

Time to address Muslim anxieties | Opinion

JanIndia’s strategic interests require social peace. Neither aggression nor withdrawal will help

Updated on Jan 7, 2020 15:42 IST

The value of diplomatic engagement

The test of diplomacy is in opening closed minds. India must engage with leaders of both parties in the US

Updated on Dec 24, 2019 13:56 IST

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