- The Pahalgam terrorist attack perpetrated by the Pakistani deep state establishment fronted by the enemy army was met with a resounding response by the Indian armed forces in the form of Operation Sindoor. The effectiveness, precision, calibrated, and targeted attacks on the terrorist hideouts/training infrastructure were beyond imagination. That the Indian military can strike deep inside Pakistan must have not only surprised the Pakistani establishment but also opened up a hitherto unspoken admiration from the global community towards our military preparedness and repertoire. Soon after thwarting the Pakistani attack by counterattacking some of the critical airbases, the Indian military was approached for a ceasefire by the battered enemy.
PC: Aaj Tak
- Now that Operation Sindoor is paused, the efforts to convey our stand on the matter are contemplated by dispatching delegates, comprising MPs and diplomats, to various countries. Of course, as things panned out in the last few days on the matter, it can be safely construed that the spat between the BJP and Congress over choosing MPs for all-party delegations was par for the political course. The Union Government’s idea itself is a clever one. Note that India’s global profile has changed vastly since the days of socialism, but not so much that, in high-stakes contexts, its words carry sufficient weight to obviate the need for reiteration. The timing is clever, too. Within days of the ceasefire, it may have looked desperate.
PC: KFOR.com
- Months after it, the world would have moved on. Remember, this is a world with Trump creating havoc through his whimsical policies. This is the perfect time for sending teams of MPs to world capitals to impress upon the global community our viewpoint. Inarguably, the best time for this outreach is between Pakistani provocations. Notably, the list of countries is also smartly picked. Some destinations pick themselves – US, EU HQ, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and perhaps even South Korea and Singapore. Gulf states are heavily represented because their relationship upgrade with India is a part of their effort to kill the perception of being the oil-powered HQ of Islamic orthodoxy. Malaysia is generally Pak-friendly. But it’s not so invested to waste our efforts.
PC: Vecteezy
- Further, Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, is a crucial pick. Algeria is a non-hostile Islamic state and, therefore, worth winning over. Brazil is an economic partner with great potential and a Latin American heavyweight. The UK, by Western standards, is no longer an economic heavyweight, but its brand still carries some sheen. France and Germany are EU heavyweights. Even Africa is chosen since the next diplomatic great game will play out there and it’s also a hotbed of jihadi extremism. Some exclusions are meaningful, too. Beijing being ignored is a strong message. Turkiye is a recent backer of Pak military and deserves a very cold shoulder. Clever, too, is the choice of MPs. India has plenty of talking points that should be conveyed smartly.
