Madhuban

Turkiye has consistently provoked India by backing Pakistan—militarily, diplomatically, and ideologically. From supporting Pakistan at international platforms to enabling its military ambitions, Turkiye has played an antagonistic role. It is time for a strategic containment of Turkiye—not just through boycotts but via a well-planned geopolitical response. Context: Post-Pahalgam Tensions Following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to target terrorist hideouts. During this tense period, Turkiye supported Pakistan diplomatically and morally. For several years now, Turkiye has echoed Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir on platforms like the United Nations. Turkiye's ambition to lead the Muslim world is no secret, and its endorsement of Pakistan’s extremism is part of that pursuit. Historical Background After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, Turkiye emerged as a modern nation, geographically straddling E...

Even as ‘Operation Sindoor’ is underway, the freedom movement in Balochistan, Pakistan, has also gained momentum. Various organizations, including the Balochistan Liberation Army, have intensified their attacks on Pakistani soldiers. Mir Yaar Baloch, a member of the ‘Balochistan Freedom Movement’, has played a significant role in bringing the voice of Balochistan’s struggle to the international stage. Through a recent interaction with him, it was possible to understand the ongoing struggle and current situation in Balochistan. ... Balochistan’s Independence Is Inevitable Baloch Leader Mir Yaar Baloch’s Firm Belief Madhuban Pingle Pune – “Our freedom struggle is neither a covert war nor dependent on funds from foreign powers. It is a purely national movement initiated by the common Baloch people. Hence, Balochistan’s independence is inevitable,” asserted Mir Yaar Baloch, a member of the Free Balochistan Movement and a Baloch human rights activist, in an interaction with Sakal. The deman...

October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel. The war that followed continues and has expanded in scope. This continues to threaten to provoke war in the Middle East. At the same time, the Israeli-Palestinian problem persists seven decades later, and all elements are trying to politicize it with its help rather than seek a solution. Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, and the new Israeli-Hamas war continues a year later; In fact, Lebanon and then Iran are also at war, threatening to provoke a major regional war. The international community asking both sides to be patient, so that the conflict may be limited or ended. The causes of hostility between Israel-Palestinian and Israeli-Muslim countries remain and the trust of both sides in a military solution to political issues remains. More than 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 people abducted in attacks by Hamas on October 7. (Some of these hostages were released. Some were killed during the operation, ...

After the successful settlement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, China is looking at the Palestine issue. China's growing influence in West Asia over the years is noteworthy. China has created a unique position in these countries through trade and investment. However, if we consider the strategic partnership between Israel and the USA, it can be seen that China has a long way to go. A few months ago, China succeeded in restoring diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Following that, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a three-day visit to China last week. During this visit, he tried to gain China's support for the demand for Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, US-backed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have been stalled for nine years. Now an issue has come up that whether China will try for peace talks between Israel-Palestine. China has been trying to fill the void after the US began to back down on issues in West Asia over the years. The question is whether Chin...

The presidential election of Turkey will now have a 'runoff', and the fate of the current president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be decided on it. However, if we consider Turkey's geopolitical, socio-strategic position on the world map, this result will have an impact on world politics as well. Given Turkey's stand on the Kashmir issue, India will also be watching the outcome.   ... In the first round of Turkey's presidential election, no candidate, including incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, received 50 per cent of the vote. So, the first two candidates will have a re-election (runoff) on May 28. It is curious whether Erdogan wins this election. However, the world is paying attention to whether the power of Erdogan, who has dominated Turkey for two decades, will last. Given Turkey's geopolitical location and historical and socio-strategic position, the outcome of this election will have an impact on global politics as well. Presidential elections w...