It was a day of momentous happenings. To my mind, the achievements of the day are the logical conclusion of past decisions and the consequent state of affairs.
1. Iran's nuclear deal.
I'm no strategic analyst and tend to look at events from the standpoint of a common man interested in world affairs where making and unmaking of friends take place on the basis of prevailing interests between nations. The issues that are important in a particular region aren't fully comprehended by the outside powers, involved in the high stakes, as they've their own interests to pursue. But for someone who's a keen observer of history, it's not difficult to discern the cyclic of the unfolding events.
I'm reminded of the days of the Shah of Iran who was cosy with the US when Iran used to be in
its good books. It, however, looked on wearily as the Shah was overthrown and Ayatollah
Khomeini, the popular cleric, began his conservative rule. His regime took on an animosity
towards the US which invited sanctions from the superpower and as time went by it had become
a 'pariah' in international transactions as sanctions were clamped on. That the country's abundant
resources and the affinity among the Muslim nations of west Asia helped Iran to tide over its
isolation need no elaboration. Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, was the counter that the US had at
that time and his bloody removal which brought about the splintering of Iraq had made the
present situation a necessity.
Iran returning to the world's scheme of things will see a mark shift in Israel's threat perception,
against the nuclear backdrop. But for India, walking a tight rope with both Israel and Iran - being
her friends - would be interesting besides throwing up exciting possibilities.
2. The IPL stables are beginning to be cleared.
A platform for sleaze and all the wrongdoings that brought immense disrepute to the game of
cricket is slowly being cleaned up. With the Lodha Commission establishing the guilt of Raj
Kundra of the Rajasthan Royals and Gurunath Meiyappan of the Chennai Super Kings,
banning them for life and with the two teams being sent on a two year sabbatical, Indian cricket
is hopefully going to be clean.
I must hasten to add that these are very early clean ups and much more needs to be done with
more wrongdoers to be brought under the law.
Tailpiece.
Better late than never!
1. Iran's nuclear deal.
I'm no strategic analyst and tend to look at events from the standpoint of a common man interested in world affairs where making and unmaking of friends take place on the basis of prevailing interests between nations. The issues that are important in a particular region aren't fully comprehended by the outside powers, involved in the high stakes, as they've their own interests to pursue. But for someone who's a keen observer of history, it's not difficult to discern the cyclic of the unfolding events.
I'm reminded of the days of the Shah of Iran who was cosy with the US when Iran used to be in
its good books. It, however, looked on wearily as the Shah was overthrown and Ayatollah
Khomeini, the popular cleric, began his conservative rule. His regime took on an animosity
towards the US which invited sanctions from the superpower and as time went by it had become
a 'pariah' in international transactions as sanctions were clamped on. That the country's abundant
resources and the affinity among the Muslim nations of west Asia helped Iran to tide over its
isolation need no elaboration. Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, was the counter that the US had at
that time and his bloody removal which brought about the splintering of Iraq had made the
present situation a necessity.
Iran returning to the world's scheme of things will see a mark shift in Israel's threat perception,
against the nuclear backdrop. But for India, walking a tight rope with both Israel and Iran - being
her friends - would be interesting besides throwing up exciting possibilities.
2. The IPL stables are beginning to be cleared.
A platform for sleaze and all the wrongdoings that brought immense disrepute to the game of
cricket is slowly being cleaned up. With the Lodha Commission establishing the guilt of Raj
Kundra of the Rajasthan Royals and Gurunath Meiyappan of the Chennai Super Kings,
banning them for life and with the two teams being sent on a two year sabbatical, Indian cricket
is hopefully going to be clean.
I must hasten to add that these are very early clean ups and much more needs to be done with
more wrongdoers to be brought under the law.
Tailpiece.
Better late than never!
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