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by NRao
02 Dec 2023 20:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1789
Views: 658434

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

There are a couple of diagrams on "deep state", that the good Lt. Gen. has produced that are worth a look:

by NRao
02 Dec 2023 20:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62968

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Officers (claims Sanjay Dixit) are living in groups (they were in solitary confinement) and have access to high-class facilities for exercise, sports, etc, and have cells to contact families in India.

by NRao
01 Dec 2023 05:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3160
Views: 931394

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ✦ USS Puller is designed to address the logistics of a conflict in the Pacific Ocean. 00:03 ✦ The US Navy's answer to establishing logistical and command hubs in the middle of the ocean is the ESB. 01:49 ✦ ESBs are unique warships designed for logistics and versatility i...
by NRao
30 Nov 2023 19:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8961
Views: 2605882

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

"Reality of Latest Anti India Attack I Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan"

49 minutes of serious fun. MG RN has taken this indictment apart.

I think Neocons just gave Modi a few more seats.

by NRao
30 Nov 2023 05:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 3287157

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Very interesting counter-points. ✦Pressure on Israel to extend truce; the possibility of war to satisfy maximalist terms of regime change in Gaza. 00:13 ✦Regional actors are unlikely to allow the extermination of Hamas, but they have different motivations. 03:11 ✦Israel's military failure in Gaza. 0...
by NRao
30 Nov 2023 02:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8961
Views: 2605882

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

WaPo, front page, lead article: An Indian government employee who described himself as a “senior field officer” responsible for intelligence ordered the assassination in New York, U.S. prosecutors alleged. And, I thought Justinder was the last in that tribe!! IF Biden really spoke to Modi, during G-...
by NRao
29 Nov 2023 23:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8961
Views: 2605882

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The neocons have only one gear. They are fighting for their survival. Literally. Across the globe. Ukraine. Canada. Qatar. Bangladesh. Soon Israel. Global South. ....... And, to make matters worse they may not come back next year.
by NRao
29 Nov 2023 21:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 3287157

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Back to Gaza: Join journalist Itai Anghel in the depths of Israel’s war against Hamas

45 minutes of footage from an embedded journo.

by NRao
29 Nov 2023 10:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6392
Views: 2100309

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

In general, when it comes to A/C engines I do not think L1 is a good way to go. I think a nation needs to hedge. IMO, two players are always needed. The cost will be greater, but the risk will be less.
by NRao
28 Nov 2023 07:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1789
Views: 658434

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

This intrusive set of ideas is dangerous and needs to be aggressively destroyed.

"hy Bill Gates Is Pushing for Global Digital IDs and Taking Over America’s Farmland "

48 minutes long, but we need to organize to stop this.

by NRao
28 Nov 2023 02:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 303
Views: 120593

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

NRao thank you so much for the timestamps and cc. This is how every poster should post video links so that textual context is maintained even if video is gone. One can install the Merlin AI, that uses ChatGPT, as an extension on one's browser. However, Merlin needs a substantial amount of "dat...
by NRao
27 Nov 2023 05:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 303
Views: 120593

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

00:03 Biden White House works out ceasefire with Netanyahu despite tensions 02:58 President Biden assures Egypt's President Al-Sisi that under no circumstances will the US allow a redrawing of Gaza's borders or the besiegement of Gaza. 06:13 Biden White House sets red lines for Israel on Gaza 09:16 ...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 21:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 432
Views: 232503

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

1 hr 38 minutes long Think Tanks Funding Row, George Soros ‘LINK’, Left vs Right Wing Politics With Shaurya Doval In the latest ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Shaurya Doval shares insights into how think tanks operate in India and where they receive funding. He discusses the multiplicity of views a...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 20:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 303
Views: 120593

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Israel’s farms need foreign labourers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus On the morning of October 7, Hamas fighters streamed into the quiet lanes of kibbutz Alumim, setting off on a rampage of killing and destruction. But most of their victims in the community weren’t Israeli, or even Jewish, ...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 07:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 37206

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

^^^^^ Sorry, could not resist. Apologies. Nothing is higher or more practical than Swadharma and Atmanirbhar. ______________________________________ On a side note, tell me one nation that is considered to be an expert in "engines" that is not involved in the current the global turmoil. Bh...
by NRao
25 Nov 2023 14:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 303
Views: 120593

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Very, very interesting discussion with (ret) Lt. Gen. Khandare, intel, on Israeli situation. Lt. Gen. knew the current Israeli chiefs personally professionally. Humint vs. Techint in general.

by NRao
25 Nov 2023 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1789
Views: 658434

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

Time to ban BBC (along with Al Zajeera) from Bharat. They have provided a chance to do so.

BBC bans staff from attending London march against antisemitism
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 18:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62968

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Based on his sources, Dixit ji claims Hamas-Iaraeli deal was managed by Modi's diplomacy. That resulted in the Indian appeal on behalf of the Indian naval officers has been accepted by a Qatari court!!

In Hindi. A lot of details.

by NRao
24 Nov 2023 11:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62968

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Yagnasri wrote: 21 Nov 2023 12:03 They will murder our people just before the 2024 elections. That is the plan.
Only if we allow them to do so.
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 11:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 841364

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

(Ret) Lt. Gen Narayanan, on the Alternative Media podcast, stated that the yet-to-be-agreed-upon Stryker deal is not for the Indian Army, but to provide support for the US in the event of a conflict between US-China. MRO, etc. Just like the support that the USN has in India.
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 06:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3160
Views: 931394

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

As an FYI. The cheek protrusions on an AH-64 Apache have been used for "medevac" (based on my interaction with US Armed Forces personnel). Image Source: https://aviationweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2020-11/800px-rnlaf_ah-64_apache_at_the_oirschotse_heide_low_fly...
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 06:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1219147

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

SECRET INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENTS SHOW GLOBAL REACH OF INDIA’S DEATH SQUADS Leaked Pakistani intelligence backs up Canada’s claim of an Indian assassination program. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/21/india-assassinations-sikh-pakistan/ Love it = "Indian death squads". WTF do they expect a N...
by NRao
23 Nov 2023 05:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 3287157

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Hamas postponed the agreement to Friday. Psy Ops.

by NRao
22 Nov 2023 01:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1433
Views: 411796

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

Indian Army had war gamed the Kargil situation.

A great amount of detail. For Kargil geeks.

2 hrs 14 min long.

by NRao
21 Nov 2023 23:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3007
Views: 878758

Re: International Military Discussion

An short, ad video, but has good details:

by NRao
21 Nov 2023 08:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1965
Views: 584794

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

I am yet to see one Indian action or retaliation for all the shenanigans Qataris are doing against Indians. I do not think India can do much. After all, with a growing population India needs FDI and employment. IF at all it is the Indian population that can do something. Like, take it upon themselv...
by NRao
21 Nov 2023 07:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 375
Views: 68834

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

Well, India and China opposed Argentina based on your (^^^^^) arguments. Brazil insisted and now has egg all over her face.

It will be interesting to see how anti-BRICS spin this.

However, this incident will now force a more strict entrance procedure. Good.
by NRao
21 Nov 2023 03:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 375
Views: 68834

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

With the election of a right-wing Prez, Argentine seems to prefer not to join the BRICS. This Prez favors the US dollar.