The war carries profound geostrategic, political & military implications for the broader region & the world

Iran claims the site was already evacuated.

Israel cannot go it along without substantial support from its key allies, the US, UK and France

Israel’s largest strike on Iran may paradoxically unite the nation behind its religious leadership

Escalation and military preparations took place during May 1–6.

The future India-Pakistan conflict scene will no longer be unilateral.

The 16-hour skirmish diminished India's role as a counterbalance to China

There seems to be less realisation of this new 'escalation normal' between the belligerents.

It was a rude awakening for India from its make-believe world of Bollywood.

The Trump-facilitated ceasefire offers hope for peace in South Asia, but US must rein in Modi to avoid future disaster