MJ Vinod

Tensions are brewing between the US and Iran. Yesterday, a US F-35-C jet shot down an Iranian drone heading towards USS Abraham Lincoln. If a war breaks out, Tehran is likely to block the Strait of Hormuz, which could adversely affect India and China. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime passage between Iran and Oman. It is one of the most strategic global energy pressure points, and any disruption here will adversely impact Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Imagine a quiet diplomatic compound in the heart of Dhaka. Behind its walls, Pakistani officers plot in secret. They groom radicals, cashing on their gullibility. They fuel unrest. They eye India’s borders. They want to avenge both Bengalis and Indians for the massive loss in 1971. This is no spy thriller. This is the reality of the ISI’s DHAKA CELL, operating boldly and safely from the confines of the Pakistan High Commission. Bangladesh is burning again thanks to ISI. Violence erupts over elections.

The war between Ukraine and Russia is a horror. It is a daily tragedy on both sides. Missiles rip through cities. Families are torn apart. Millions have fled their homes. The fighting must stop. Everyone agrees on this. But how will peace be brokered? Was a seat at NATO worth so many million lives lost? That is a real question. Peace talks are happening behind the scenes. Big powers are trying to broker a deal. They want the bloodshed to end quickly. Yet, many experts worry about this swift end.