The term embedded journalism which was coined early during USA’s invasion of Iraq a very dimension to the concept of war was added in the field of journalism. Broadcasting on conflict zones real time and going forth to report live events attracted a larger crowd and caught the attention of several viewers across the globe to be involved in the process of reporting. A narrative structure soon followed to be available for the people where the broadcasting structure started to shape opinions and ideas and to the point even perceptions of people on their particular issue. In Kashmir, the influence of media in perpetrating ideas for both the sides has…

  INTRODUCTION: Over the past few decades, china’s attempt to tackle the crisis of terror attacks from both domestic and international agencies has not been recognised as well as it should have been. Especially, the Xinjiang region has been showered with bombings and riots and other such activities, and the PRC government addressed the issue in whatever capacity possible. China’s campaign regarding war on terrorism has reshaped the whole perspective surrounding terrorism and extremism, and has been so effective that scholars and experts now debate that whether China genuinely does confront a terror threat or not. This article provides valuable insights into this situation throughout its course of discussion on…

Late in the month of May this year, the Canadian Security Intelligence Agency brought forth the issue of violent misogyny, which is now included as a form of ideological extremism. The example most cited herein is that of INCELS (Involuntary Celibates), whose followers have been suspected of attacks in the city of Ontario, in addition to a deadly attack in a Toronto Massage Parlour earlier in February this year. Inclusion of violent misogyny under ideological terrorism makes it easier to prosecute them for acts of terrorism. INCELS is a group which cannot be ascribed to a single ideology, but the fundamental on which they function, is raging against those men…

Never has the timing been this right, nor the support been this vocal for India’s permanent candidature in the United Nations Security Council. This may be India’s biggest opportunity as we look to secure a non-permanent Seat as part of the Asia Pacific representation at the UNSC once the elections take place on 17th June 2020 under the new norms given the ongoing COVID19 pandemic. It is not the first time that India has secured this position as it has been elected seven times before since 1950. However, the difference this time lies in the rise of India on the global stage whether it be politically, economically or even in…

    Countering terrorism via social media: an example of countering Al Qaeda and Islamic State’s social media propaganda By Suvojit Bandopadhyaya, PhD     This research paper discusses the counter-narratives strategies that counterterrorism agencies can potentially incorporate in light of the media content in Al Qaeda, and the Islamic State’s e-magazines Inspire, Dabiq and Rumiyah and other social media units. The central argument arising in this paper is that to formulate counter-narrative strategies for terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, one needs to look at crucial aspects from which their propaganda messaging arises. The key to formulating counter-narrative strategies is to understand and combat ideological…

Suparna Shukla  INTRODUCTION Current Scenario:- USA’s recent targeted air strike on Iranian Revolutionary Gaurds’, Qassem Soleimani, was condemned by Iranian officials as an act of “State Terrorism”. Soleimani was the commander of the Quds Force, which has been previously deemed as a terrorist organization by the U.S, Canada and Saudi Arabia, and was considered as the second most powerful person of Iran. The killing of Soleimani, is likely to escalate tensions and fears of a military conflict, potentially involving other nation-states and organizations in the international platform regarding Global War on Terrorism, engaging either physically or ideologically. As a result, there is possibility of retaliatory actions and significant aggravations  by…

Anondeeta Chakraborty The country heaved a sigh of relief when the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the US is deploying its forces in Asia, (South China Sea) in order to counter the increasing threat posed by China.  But what we blatantly failed to take account of, is the diplomatic changes in the Indian Foreign Policy, that might have been prompting China into such aggression. There is no denial of the fact that China has been trying to intrude our borders for quite a long period of time. It has a very cunning tactic when it comes to territorial annexation. Taking one small part at a time. It…

The term ‘peace’ has various interpretations. For instance, some individuals choose to define peace as the absence of any serious conflict. Usually the term ‘peace’ refers to achieving conflict resolution without resorting to any mean of violence. Another interpretation of the term is considered to be the coexistence of different cultures and diverse societies on the basis of communication, understanding and tolerance. It is believed that individual rights are granted in the absence of intolerance which leads to a state based on trust, harmony and cooperation which is the closest a human society comes close to the idea of a utopia. On the other hand, the term ‘security’ is often…

Malacca Dilemma was a term coined in 2003 by the then Chinese President Hu Jinato. It refers to the potential threats that could hinder China’s oil imports and therefore, its economic development. It is a significant concern for China as one of the world’s largest Importer of oil; it imports 80 percent of the total oil used by the country, which is mainly secured from the United States.   The strategic Strait of Malacca which lies between Sumatra Islands and Malay peninsula, with Singapore to its east is a narrow stretch of water, which accommodates 80 percent of the oil imports. It is highly vulnerable as it could easily be…