Redefining Horizons

 Wars don’t just trade missiles and make headlines—they reshape politics, economics and more importantly lives. This piece digs into the Iran mess by looking past the obvious blasts at the quieter forces pulling strings underneath. (Balachandran M) Caveat All the inputs are based on historical facts available in the public domain. You may have a different interpretation, and I respect your right to think differently.  You are welcome to point out differences in facts or voice your interpretations.  Please post it in the comment section. Recap Part 1 We had a quick tour through the history of Iran's nuclear program and how it came about. We also saw how the present regime came into being. We also saw that America’s current war on Iran began just the day after the two parties left the conference table, promising to meet in Vienna to sort out the modalities of the treaty and the road map to peace. Treachery, some might call it, and a smart military move, others would na...

    Caveat The present is always a continuum of the past and the future, though unpredictable, cannot detach itself from today and today’s past. The past always makes its presence felt. This is not a political article. It does not take sides. It is meant to be a cogent presentation of historical facts and figures available in the public domain. Readers are free to infer whatever they want.  Ominous Signs in Geneva ?  The intense day-long meeting on 26 February 2026 concluded with Badr al-Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of Oman, announcing that the talks had concluded  “after significant progress.”  It was also reported that both sides displayed  “unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas”  during discussions on nuclear constraints and potential sanctions relief. The Iranian officials declared that these were among the most intense talks so far and indicated that they had reached a  broad understanding on many elements  of ...

  Caveat.   This article is a research paper in multiple parts. The subject demands such careful treatment. It draws inferences based on facts and figures. It doesn’t tow any political ideology.  It is not meant for casual reading. It is meant to educate the reader. Do not get inside expecting something sensational.  Comments are welcome.    Realisation I was on vacation when the call came. Ms Rini George, Director of GIIMS, was on the other side requesting me to join the panel discussing the contemporary subject, Developed India 2047 Aspirations, Challenges, and Choices. The discussion was part of the ‘Leadership in Action' series hosted by the Global Institute of Management Studies located in Kochi. It took me some time to agree because the event was five days away and I needed time to prepare. I never engage in a discussion without reading up as much as possible about the subject. She insisted, and I agreed. The topic was straightforward, but the ch...