India, May 18 -- Operation Sindoor is a resounding success. India made its point loud and clear. The cessation of hostilities is continuing, and the border areas are peaceful again. This is the time we need to be alert to the shadows lurking beneath the glow of euphoria over the victory.

These shadows are pregnant with questions. Indian history is littered with stories bearing testimony to such questions that have been ignored for centuries. From 326 BCE (Alexander's invasion) to 1962 (Chinese aggression), foreign invaders had won wars, killed our people and usurped our resources. In the light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's uncompromising policies and bold actions, we should now make a concerted effort to bridge the gap between courag...