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Syed Ata Hasnain

Syed Ata Hasnain

Former GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps

The writer is a former GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, now associated with the Vivekanand International Foundation and the Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies

By Syed Ata Hasnain

Why there is no chance for peace between India and Pakistan

Islamabad must recognise the fact that talks and terror cannot go hand in hand.

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Kashmir Ramzan ceasefire is a wise move by Indian government

Security ops pause helps peace cause – and hurts militancy.

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Immediate challenges for new Army Chief Bipin Rawat

One of the tasks for urgent attention is the security of the rear areas in J&K and Punjab.

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How Paris attacks, Bangkok meet and Heart of Asia are connected

India-Pakistan relationship should be placed on the back-burner in the present environment.

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Tangdhar attack: Indian Army needs to protect softer elements near the LoC

A change in concept of response in the Kashmir Valley is in order.

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Jammu and Kashmir deserves a shot at grassroots democracy

It would be a travesty if no government came into place even after the people had put their head and heart in the polls.

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Military view of Obama's India visit

The scope of defence cooperation with the world’s leading nation in the field of technology is limitless.

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Why the Indian Army isn't a lethal war machine today

The defence services struggle with infrastructure and equipment issues which appear to be drawing all the attention.

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Jammu and Kashmir: New year, new start

There are opportunities galore and threats lurking around the corner for the state as 2015 heralds.

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