But we must remember that it was former prime minister A.B. Vajpayee who drew the UN’s attention to the global threat of terrorism and called upon the international community to act collectively. For all the peace talks that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan waxes eloquent about, he has little option now but to demonstrate a will to take irreversible action against terrorists. For India, it is important to remember that the success on Azhar is only one small victory in a prolonged battle. Besides, India faces threats on other fronts, including from the Islamic State, which is spreading its tentacles across the world, including in India.

Source: Mint May 02, 2019 17:48 UTC