Articles By Manish Rai
Emirati Withdrawal is a Well Calculated Move
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 18 Aug , 2019
Just last month, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will reduce its forces significantly in Yemen. After this announcement Emiratis started pulling out its military hardware and thousands...
Pashtuns Grievances Should be Addressed
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Jul , 2019
Pashtuns are an ethnic group of about 49 million people, split between two countries on either side of the Durand Line border was formed after the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1880. The biggest...
Libya: Haftar a Dominant Player
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Jun , 2019
Editors Note: The region of West Asia stretching across Africa north of the Equator is on the boil. Countries ranging from Yemen, to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Gaza, Libya, Sudan and Chad...
Houthis a Grave Concern for Saudis
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 03 Jun , 2019
Recent attacks launched by Houthis rebels on critical installations of Saudi Arabia has demonstrated a significant leap in their capabilities. The story of how Ansar Allah (official name of Houthi...
ISIS is a Big Hurdle for Afghan Peace
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 May , 2019
Islamic State Afghanistan claimed responsibility for an attack on the communication ministry building centrally located in capital Kabul last month. The Islamic State’s local arm has repeatedly...
Is Arab League Still Relevant?
By: Manish Rai | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 20 Apr , 2019
The Arab League, commonly known as the League of Arab States, was formed in 1945 for the purpose of aligning the Arab nations for matter of mutual interest and concern. Foundations of League were...
Afghan Peace Process Should Have a Holistic Approach
By: Manish Rai | Date: 22 Feb , 2019
United States seems to be inclined or even desperate, to close a deal with the Taliban. The US Special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, has already held extensive six days talks with the...