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Buying the peace on higher cost Buying the peace on higher cost

“Peace” has always been a beautiful and highly romanticized word humanity ever invented but no period of time in history... 

The Goldstone Report – A Study in Bias The Goldstone Report – A Study in Bias

Israel is appalled and disappointed by the report published on 15 September 2009 by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s... 

Why China has to crush ethnic minorities and their culture Why China has to crush ethnic minorities and their culture

As official Chinese reports continue to paint the Uighur Muslim minority as the villains in the recent rioting in Urumqi... 

Security at Places of Worship: More Than a Matter of Faith Security at Places of Worship: More Than a Matter of Faith

By Scott Stewart and Fred Burton In recent months, several high-profile incidents have raised awareness of the threat posed... 

OBAMA’S policy on Kashmir can ratchet up anti-Americanism in India OBAMA’S policy on Kashmir can ratchet up anti-Americanism in India

If the Obama administration wants to know why anti-Americanism gets ratcheted up in different parts of the world, it need... 

New Government’s Iran dilemma New Government’s Iran dilemma

General Elections in India are in last leg and next week people’s verdict will be wide open. In wake of an anticipated... 

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News at a Glance

Shahzad linked to Yemeni cleric: Report Shahzad linked to Yemeni cleric: Report

NEW YORK – Faisal Shahzad, the failed Times Square bombing suspect, told investigators that he drew inspiration from... 

US mulling to troop expansion in Pakistan: NYT US mulling to troop expansion in Pakistan: NYT

The Obama administration has intensified its debate about expanding America’s military presence in Pakistan, with some... 

Declining security, terrorism affect Pakistani economy: UN Declining security, terrorism affect Pakistani economy: UN

NEW YORK: Pakistan’s economy has been affected not just by the global economic crisis but also by the declining security... 

China to provide $180 mln aid to Pakistan: Malik China to provide $180 mln aid to Pakistan: Malik

ISLAMABAD: China will grant US$180 million aid to Pakistan for enhancing the capacity of its law enforcement agency. Interior... 

Foil plot against democracy: Sheikh Hasina Foil plot against democracy: Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged the people to remain alert against any plot by undemocratic forces to destroy... 

Rushanara becomes first Bangladeshi MP in UK Rushanara becomes first Bangladeshi MP in UK

Rushanara Ali, a Bangladeshi living in the UK, has made history, as she became a lawmaker of the Commons on Friday. Rushanara... 

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Daniel Pipes

Why Would Anyone Want to Blow Up Times Square? Why Would Anyone Want to Blow Up Times Square?

When news comes of Muslims engaging in violence, the triad of politicians, law enforcement, and media invariably presumes that the perpetrator suffers from some mental or emotional incapacity. (For a quick listing of examples, see my collection at “Sudden Jihad or ‘Inordinate Stress’ at Ft. Hood?”). [Read more]  Read More →

Dr. Richard L. Benkin

Islamization of Northeast India no Coincidence Islamization of Northeast India no Coincidence

On February 15, 2010, I sat in a cab while it made its way through a traffic-clogged Kolkata to the office of Bimal Pramanik director of the Kolkata-based Centre for Research in Indo-Bangladesh Relations. Pramanik expressed serious concerns about the decades-long pattern of demographic changes in West Bengal (and Assam), and we discussed the context... [Read more]

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhary

Islamist militancy group Hizbut Towhid in action in Bangladesh Islamist militancy group Hizbut Towhid in action in Bangladesh

Notorious Islamist militancy group, Hizbut Towhid [HT] has started open spread of hate speech through its own website www.tawheedprocation.com and established its distribution center of hatred materials at 31/32 P. K. Roy Road, Pustak Bhaban, bangla Bazar, Dhaka. The mentioned website, though claimed to be owned by the publication house of this notorious... [Read more]

SAF Activities

SAF seminar photo gallery SAF seminar photo gallery

Director and Dy. director of South asia forum with ambassador of Israel(on the right Mark sofer, Director Amitabh tripathi in the middle and Dy. director Shashi singh in the left) Senior member of South asia forum Mr. M.D.diwan offers the Vote of thanks Director of south asia forum Mr. Amitabh Tripathi is introducing speakers before audience... [Read more]

South Asia forum is a think tank South Asia forum is a think tank

South Asia forum is a think tank run by a trust named South Asia Forum, based in India. South Asia forum is not affiliated with any political or social group. Objective of the think tank is to build strategic, cultural and academic alliances in South Asia and Israel to promote Indian interest in these regions to ensure security and development of India.... [Read more]

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