Tharoor cites Hamas attack to explain possible intelligence failure in Pahalgam attack

Tharoor cites Hamas attack to explain possible intelligence failure in Pahalgam attack

Acknowledging security lapses while calling for a broader perspective, Tharoor compared the situation to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and pointed out that even the world's best intelligence services can be caught off guard.

Tharoor said that Israel also faced intelligence failures in the October 7 attack. Therefore, instead of quickly assigning blame, it is necessary to handle the entire situation and ensure accountability later.

The Unending Game of Smoke and Mirrors: Examining Intelligence in the Context of the Pahalgam Terror Attack

The essence of the strategy adopted by the IB was to take a strategic approach to conflict resolution rather than conflict management. RAW’s strategies against terrorists and separatist insurgents who resort to violence against the Indian state include persuasion, bribery, dividing and conquering, and, as a last resort, direct violence. The primary objective of the IB is to convince local armed separatist/terrorist groups to give up their armed …