Sameer Patil on Lahore terror attacks
Sameer Patil, Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism, Gateway House, was quoted, from his press statement on the terror attacks on Lahore on 27 March, 2016 by La Vie.
Sameer Patil, Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism, Gateway House, was quoted, from his press statement on the terror attacks on Lahore on 27 March, 2016 by La Vie.
Once the fourth and final global Nuclear Security Summit is held this week in Washington, D.C., the challenge will primarily be for bureaucrats to continue working and keep leaders engaged on nuclear security. Inertia on this issue, especially when there is growing intelligence on security breaches, could be deadly.
Easter Sunday was devastated when Pakistani Taliban factions attacked Lahore on March 27, 2016. Sameer Patil, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism fellow, Gateway House, discusses the attack, its similarity with last week's Brussels attack, and whether it might result in proactive action.
Rajiv Bhatia's article 'Myanmar: the chessboard of destiny' was republished by Swarajya magazine.
Sameer Patil's article 'Countering military cyber espionage' was republished on Swarajya magazine.
Rajni Bakshi's article 'South-South Cooperation: emerging challenges' was republished on InDepthNews.
Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), hosted a Conference on South-South Cooperation in New Delhi on 10-11 March, 2016. The conference, represented by about 350 delegates representing 62 countries, demonstrated both the maturity of South-South Cooperation and the creative challenges that lie ahead.
As Iran emerges from three decade of economic sanctions, it has embarked on a quest to reunite with its traditional trade partners like India. Both countries have much to give and take as they invigorate trade ties and explore new possibilities.
The talking points for Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia will include the obvious: oil, diaspora and economic engagement. What remains to be seen is how both countries differing relations with Iran and Pakistan might affect the dialogue.
After the recent WTO ruling against India on the issue of local content of solar panels, India must revise its renewable energy strategy in favour of wind power. Instead of imported solar panels, India’s renewable capacities can use locally-manufactured windmills.