Vas Shenoy, at The Blogs

Jan 24, 2022, 4:05 AM

Capitulation: “Oslo Accords” with the Taliban?

The Taliban delegation's visit to Oslo, continues with a dangerous precedent of legitimising terrorists. What in Norway is perceived as a pragmatic opportunity to provide aid, is perceived in Pakistan and Afghanistan as capitulation. Norway took over the rotating presidency...

Sep 14, 2021, 2:02 AM

China-Africa security cooperation and democracy

China is deepening its security relations with Africa as a part of its bigger strategy to secure a stronger foothold on the African continent. While the purpose behind these engagements is to mainly protect its economic interests in the...

Jun 16, 2021, 6:21 PM

Wanted: A Palestinian Gandhi

A new dawn has risen in Israel after some of its darkest nights. For over two years the country floundered, election after election, without a government that was able to obtain a working majority. Bibi Netanyahu’s 12-year reign finished...

May 16, 2021, 8:55 PM

Violence between neighbours and the Abraham accords

The recent conflict in the middle east with attacks from Hamas and reprisals from Israel have once again polarised the world. What has shocked several Israeli friends and myself, has been the viciousness of the civil strife in “mixed”...

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Vas is a political researcher, consultant and entrepreneur who has worked in Europe, Middle East and Africa for two decades. He has had the privilege to interact with leaders, decision makers and work closely with people from all walks of life, all over the middle east.