Pakistan’s Inherited Mindset: The Colonial Psychology Behind A Dependent Nation – OpEd
More than seven decades after independence, Pakistan continues to struggle with an inherited colonial mindset that subordinates its sovereignty to
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Author: Shashwat Gupta Ray
Shashwat Gupta Ray is a multiple award-winning defence and strategic affairs journalist with over 20 years of experience in print and digital media. Previously Deputy Editor at Herald Group of Publications and Resident Editor at Gomantak Times, he has extensively covered major events, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and Maoist insurgencies. He is also the creator of the award-winning YouTube channel Uncovering India, which focuses on impactful social and developmental documentaries.
Articles by Shashwat Gupta Ray:
Xinjiang’s Fallout: The Hidden Victims Of Lop Nur – OpEd
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has long projected its nuclear programme as a symbol of national power and strategic
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1962: The War That Rewrote India’s Strategic Conscience – OpEd
Wounds heal, but scars remain, reminding us of the wound. The defeat in the 1962 war against China is one
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Mandates Vs. MoUs: Why UN–AU Framework Outperforms Bilateral Security Deals At Sea – OpEd
In the intricate theatre of maritime security, where the world’s trade arteries pulse beneath blue horizons, the difference between order
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The Dark Truth Of Bangladesh’s 1977 Military Coup And Mass Executions: State Violence Unveiled – OpEd
The horrifying events that unfolded in Bangladesh in 1977 expose a government driven not by justice, but by a chilling
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Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: A Rebellion Pakistan Cannot Contain – OpEd
Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK) is once again on the boil. Over the past week, a wave of mass protests
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Somalia’s Safer Option: Why The World Trusts Multilateral Patrols, Not Pakistan – OpEd
If Somalia’s aim is safer seas, the evidence is clear. Multinational patrols have delivered protection with a proven record, while
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Winning The Story: Operation Sindoor And The Battle For Truth – OpEd
Narrative battles are now as central to modern conflict as missiles and aircraft. In May 2025, Operation Sindoor tested not
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Is Pakistan China’s Shadow Player In Somalia? – OpEd
When the Pakistani cabinet approved the Defence Cooperation MoU with Somalia on the 28th of August, 2025, the announcement sounded
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How Pakistan Tried To Bury Top Navy Officers’ Questionable Biz Under Bahria Foundation – OpEd
In 2007, when Pakistani scholar Ayesha Siddiqa published Military Inc.: Inside Pakistan’s Military Economy, the backlash was swift and ferocious.
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