Articles by DP Srivastava
Inserting Pakistan into J&K poll talk makes little sense
J&K politicians demanding restoration of Article 370 and resumption of dialogue with Pakistan need only look at its treatment of POK and Gilgit-Baltistan to understand the irrelevance of such a call
Published on Aug 31, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Sharif in Beijing: In step with China’s power game
While a trip to China is part of the ritual for every Pakistani PM, the timing was curious.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Why Chabahar port is a big deal for India, Iran
While it is difficult to redraw the map lost due to Partition, Chabahar port could provide access to our hinterland.
Published on May 16, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Iran blasts complicate the West Asia scenario
Israel is bent on pursuing a military solution. While Israel can militarily defeat Hamas, will it prevent the rise of a more extreme variant?
Published on Jan 08, 2024 06:33 PM IST
Why Islamabad’s reaction to SC order is duplicitous
Despite Pakistan's argument that the final disposition of J&K was to be made per UNSC resolutions, the country had violated UNSC resolutions on Kashmir itself
Published on Dec 19, 2023 10:13 PM IST
Build on Gaza truce for peace in West Asia
Ending forever wars is never going to be easy. India could play a role if both sides want.
Published on Nov 25, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Release of hostages and ceasefire are the first steps to ease tension in Gaza
Israel must stop the bombardment of Gaza, announce a ceasefire, and allow humanitarian relief. An enduring peace would involve return to the two-State solution
Published on Oct 21, 2023 12:07 AM IST
UN’s burden: A crowded agenda, a divided world
The UN has a crowded agenda. The problems of the climate crisis, development, and the Ukraine war require the international community to come together.
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Despite IMF's $3bn bailout, a deepening crisis emerges in Pakistan
IMF approves a $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, but the country's economic problems persist. Political divisions and military control complicate the situation.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 08:33 PM IST
How Pakistan can reignite its crumbling economy
Neither Pakistan’s army nor the political class has shown any inclination to address the underlying socioeconomic causes of the deepening crisis. This needs urgent change
Published on Aug 30, 2022 08:01 PM IST
The charade of autonomy in PoK’s political setup
PoK is effectively integrated in Pakistan, not only in terms of the constitutional compact of powers, but through political control. It is Pakistan’s mainstream parties that have formed governments in PoK in successive “elections”
Published on Jun 25, 2022 09:00 PM IST
Nuclear power should be an integral part of India’s clean energy transition
The share of nuclear power in electricity generation in India (3%) is far behind major economies. its growth will require strong State support. India must include it in its clean energy matrix
Updated on Nov 04, 2021 02:35 PM IST
DP Srivastava
The climate crisis and why an energy transition is tough
While India must move toward clean energy, this does not mean accepting IEA prescriptions. These underplay the massive cost of relying upon renewable energy
Updated on Oct 29, 2021 04:57 PM IST
DP Srivastava
To increase the share of gas in its energy mix, India has diplomatic options
The government has a target to increase the share of gas in India’s energy mix from the current 6% to 15% by 2030. The success of this plan depends on the availability of cheap gas
Updated on Oct 07, 2021 02:54 PM IST
DP Srivastava
Pakistan, not India, rejected plebiscite in Kashmir
Pakistan consistently raises the demand for a plebiscite in J&K, but has always rejected it whenever a specific proposal has been presented
Updated on Aug 04, 2021 07:05 PM IST
DP Srivastava
What Pakistan has done in its occupied territories of PoK, G-B
Unlike PoK, G-B does not have a “constitution”. It is currently administered under the Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2018. This is an executive fiat issued by Islamabad. In the case of PoK, it was also directly ruled by Islamabad on the basis of Rules of Business for more than three decades before it received its “constitution” in 1974. This is still described as an “interim” constitution, though there is nothing interim about Pakistan’s control on the territory.
Updated on Jul 08, 2021 09:41 AM IST
DP Srivastava
Rouhani’s visit reflects the many dimensions to India-Iran ties
Hassan Rouhani’s India visit has given the political impulse to the ties. Now the challenge will be to deliver on the promises made
![[From left]: President Ram Nath Kovind, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, February 17, 2018(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2018/02/21/Pictures/india-iran-diplomacy_36d2ad18-16e0-11e8-a4d7-7f47b8de9439.jpg "[From left]: President Ram Nath Kovind, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, February 17, 2018(AFP)")
Published on Feb 21, 2018 02:31 PM IST
DP Srivastava