Dr. Asif Nawaz

Mandela's Dining Table in A Restaurant: A Tale of Forgiveness In the heart of South Africa, Nelson Mandela emerged not merely as a leader but as an enduring symbol of resilience, forgiveness, and boundless hope during the latter half of the 20th century. His journey was a relentless struggle against the chains of apartheid—a nefarious system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. Mandela, with his indomitable spirit and determination, became a beacon of hope in the face of injustice and fought against inequality and oppression, enduring more than two decades of imprisonment for his noble ideals. Despite the hardships he faced, Mandela never lost sight of his vision for a united South Africa, where all people, regardless of their race or background, could live together in harmony. His visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to reconciliation eventually led to his release from prison and his historic election as the first black president of South Africa in ...

Strategic Triumph: BJP's Eight Seats Victory in Telangana Unveils Deeper Political Machinations Dr. Asif Nawaz Assistant Professor Hamdard Institute of International Studies Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi draasifnawaz@gmail.com The results of the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana were announced yesterday, unveiling a political turn that had been anticipated in the favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the first three states. However, what caught political pundits by surprise was the BJP's unexpected success in Telangana, not only in terms of securing a eight seats and increasing vote share but also in terms of their strategic moves. This outcome, while not a direct claim to power, signifies a well-thought-out plan aimed at reshaping the political dynamics in the state and undermining the influence of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears ...

Henry Kissinger's Legacy: An Architect of American Diplomacy and His Complex Relations with India Introduction Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, passed away yesterday at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy that is both celebrated and controversial. Born on May 27, 1923, in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, Kissinger's journey from being a Jewish refugee escaping Nazi Germany in 1938 to becoming a pivotal figure in American foreign policy is nothing short of remarkable. The Nazi persecution in his early life shaped his worldview. His influence on U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, particularly in the opening to China and the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, reflects the complexities of his diplomatic decisions. This article will explore Kissinger's contributions to American diplomacy and his intricate relationship with India, delving into the controversies that surround his legacy. A Cold War Architect Henry Kissinger's imprint on American foreign...