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by Ardeshir
27 Sep 2023 01:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406596

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Watching 'Tim' Uppal in the parliament - with his deference to 'Bhai' Hardeep Singh Nijjar - the only thing we can be certain of is that the Khalistani capture of Canadian polity is complete. Even the conservatives are essentially repeating what Trudeau has said, which leads me to believe that thin...
by Ardeshir
26 Sep 2023 18:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406596

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Watching 'Tim' Uppal in the parliament - with his deference to 'Bhai' Hardeep Singh Nijjar - the only thing we can be certain of is that the Khalistani capture of Canadian polity is complete. Even the conservatives are essentially repeating what Trudeau has said, which leads me to believe that thing...
by Ardeshir
19 Sep 2023 06:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406596

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

I think the correct response would be to get a Junior MEA official, perhaps an Undersecretary or even a Section Officer to issue a statement. That will let Trudeau know the seriousness with which he is treated in India.
by Ardeshir
03 Aug 2023 03:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184711

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Very interesting how Terrorism and narco-trafficking cross over. Pakistani engineers building submarines for drug cartels 1. https://www.ivoox.com/engineers-from-pakistan-are-making-the-move-to-audios-mp3_rf_113473668_1.html 2. https://www.firstpost.com/world/narco-submarines-how-pakistan-is-helping...
by Ardeshir
24 Jul 2023 00:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 235616

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

Gurus, any recommendations on books about Islam in India? I was recently asked by a non-Indian friend, and Amazon has "Born a Muslim" by Ghazala Wahab as the top recommendation, which going by the author's Twitter profile is very likely to be a "India is growing intolerant since 2014&...
by Ardeshir
23 May 2023 14:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118949

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Alhamdulillah! PKR has shown imperialist Satan USA its place, and now commands 300 PKR per USD. One dollar is now equal to 300 Pakistani rupees Karachi: For the first time in Pakistan’s history, the US dollar on Thursday hit the 300 rupees barrier against the local currency in the interbank as well ...
by Ardeshir
27 Dec 2022 13:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118949

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

sanjaykumar wrote:Insist any and all halal comestibles are so labelled. It is ironic that plant foodstuffs can be halal, but so be it.

Let the consumer make the choice.
To be labeled halal, a food product can only be handled/packaged by a Muslim. That alone should qualify as discriminatory.
by Ardeshir
02 Oct 2022 14:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 621
Views: 255112

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Source behind a paywall: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3194213/chinese-navy-struggles-find-enough-pilots-3-aircraft-carriers Chinese navy struggles to find enough pilots for 3 aircraft carriers PLA needs at least 200 qualified carrier-based fighter jet pilots to operate 130 ship-b...
by Ardeshir
18 Sep 2022 17:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184711

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Apologies if this has already been posted, or if it is in the wrong section. Here's a link to a report titled " Pakistan’s Destabilization Playbook: Khalistan Separatist Activism Within the US " by the Hudson Institute. During the course of the fifteen-year campaign of violence that lasted...
by Ardeshir
13 Sep 2022 22:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638853

Re: Internal Security Watch

New Delhi: The Central government on Wednesday dismissed three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) commandos from service over a security breach at the residence of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in the national capital earlier this year. Apart from three dismissals, two senior off...
by Ardeshir
06 Jan 2022 18:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638853

Re: PM's Convoy Halted on a Flyover near the IB

Any thoughts on the recent ‘security lapse’ during PM’s visit to Firozepur? There appears to be more than just cussed political inaction by the Congress state govt and a mere lapse. Consider these points: • The blockade by the ‘protesters’ was at the end of a flyover. The convoy was effectively hal...
by Ardeshir
10 Dec 2021 02:45
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 217836

Re: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021

What a loss to the nation. Thank you for your service, sir.
Om shanti!
by Ardeshir
23 Jul 2020 08:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118949

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Here's Shahrukh Khan's architect, 'Tony' Ashai. His actual Paki name is Aziz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HLcp1ddTM And here's him spewing venom against India about Kashmir. https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/pak-sympathiser-tony-ashai-lives-in-comfort-wants-kashmiri-youth-to-ruin-their-live...
by Ardeshir
06 Jul 2020 09:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

I also think realpolitik is not lacking in dharma . In fact sama, dana, danda, bheda are fundamental realpolitik concepts that are also part of dharmic canon . There’s simply a distinction between personal morals and the imperatives of state policy . The Chinese just happen to take this down to per...
by Ardeshir
06 Jul 2020 07:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

China has apparently $2.34 billion invested in India. https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/indias-china-fdi-gamble/ If they decide to take that money out and back, how much do they stand to lose [I assume that not all of that money can be converted back to RMB/$ and moved out], according to current rule...
by Ardeshir
06 Jul 2020 06:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: A Brief History

Pulikeshi wrote:
What similar Chinese era authorship is recommended for the Chinese views? Especially of the Confucian mandarins?
I highly recommend "A History of Chinese Political Thought" by Youngmin Kim https://www.amazon.com/dp/0745652476/re ... aFb0FK1F1M
by Ardeshir
06 Jul 2020 02:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

Very true. They have used WTO rules to perfection - following what's useful to them, ignoring rules that are not advantageous to them. Also, another important aspect of the Chinese is that they try and force negotiations into bilateral negotiations. Asinine statements such as those here made by Yang...
by Ardeshir
06 Jul 2020 00:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

Apologies for the long post. These are my observations from dealing with the Chinese, and from my readings of Ed Luttwak, Ralph D. Sawyer, Youngmin Kim et al. I see a few recurring patterns when it comes to the Chinese, and how politicians and bureaucrats deal with them. 1. Overestimating the intell...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 12:06
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

If this is true, what is Modi doing? They have systematically encroached. We need to forcefully evict them. Else they have shown India it’s place. This is something none of us will agree to. I would take anything that Lifafa Shukla, and his coterie of clowns such as Ashok Swain, Vipin Narang et al ...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 12:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2230750

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Biden's inner circle has many Muslims/Pakistanis. There's a SuperPAC called the AAPI, which is chaired by a Paki called Dilawar Syed, who was also associated with Obama. Weirdly enough, there's a guy called Amit Jani on the AAPI team, but he's either just a token 'Director', or a deracinated MUTU.
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 10:05
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Another question that I’m of late worried more about: we are massing more strength in a smaller area making us ripe pickings for EN counter force action. I’m sure the mil have gamed this. My personal opinion is that the SHA is looking for a quick face saver to send a message, declare victory and wi...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 08:30
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

And it is not as bleak as everyone is making it out to be. We just want to be left alone to develop our country. China truly does not covet these lands from the sense of expansion. They want to secure this side to take on the colonials. We should arrive at a deal with them IMO. Sir, what world are ...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 06:38
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

X-posting from https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7610&p=2443509#p2443509 WejSKbicS00 Gurus, have any of you read much of Ed Luttwak? I am on his third book now, the current one being "The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy". The video above discusses the bo...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 05:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737749

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

WejSKbicS00 Gurus, have any of you read much of Ed Luttwak? I am on his third book now, the current one being "The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy". The video above discusses the book. I would definitely incorporate some of the talking points mentioned here into my overall threat ...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 05:47
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Japan is a colonial as well - they are fought with each other about foreign lands - two world wars actually. Now they are all people who repent - are you kidding me!!! We can use them - but we cannot become them. A military alliance - defacto/dejure/whatever - is becoming them - us becoming Pakis.....
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 05:14
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

As for the East, so far, we don’t see a buildup happening, not that it couldn’t happen tomorrow. Something I am hoping someone on this forum could confirm for me since you mentioned NEFA, my grandfather fought in NEFA in 62. Specifically about your wave upon wave comment, he would tell us how only ...
by Ardeshir
27 Jun 2020 00:13
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523985

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Such attitude allowed China to dominate LAC all this while and prod and poke India at its will. https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/don-t-give-the-military-total-freedom/story-cJ5UfWRH5XGex4TFp9tAeM.html Don’t give the military total freedom | Opinion Shyam Saran, IFS is epitome of Indian Fools...
by Ardeshir
28 May 2020 20:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625487

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/the-chinese-challenge/ The Chinese Challenge America has never faced such an adversary. China is a worthy adversary, but as is usual for many Americans, this author overestimates the Chinese. Granted that the Chinese bureaucrats are not "drunken, corrupt Sovi...
by Ardeshir
27 May 2020 11:00
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1727143

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

Yes sir, apologies, should have added that. Just wanted to highlight their self-perceived weakness in Tibet too.
by Ardeshir
27 May 2020 05:44
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1727143

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

https://www.jenniferzengblog.com/home/xu-yan-speech From Jennifer Zeng, a translation of General Xu Yan's speech. Xinjiang and Tibet are the weaknesses of China. Furthermore, there was an "Umbrella Revolution" which sought independence for Hong Kong. The international anti-China forces wan...
by Ardeshir
05 Jan 2020 19:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1959
Views: 521124

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Trump warns cultural sites could be targeted if Iran retaliates for Soleimani strike President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday night that if Iran retaliates for the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad, the U.S. is prepared to "hit very fast and very hard" ...
by Ardeshir
14 Dec 2019 00:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 255262

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Any insight on why the Assamese are agitating against the CAB? My social media is full of SJW Assamese, who claim that Assamese are inherently secular don't buy into a 'Hindu identity', hence the protests. What's really the issue though? Is it some kind of fear about Bengali speaking Hindus from BD ...
by Ardeshir
11 Nov 2019 01:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189146

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

What a momentous occasion! And here's hoping Kashi and Mathura will be taken care of in our lifetime. :)
by Ardeshir
13 Oct 2019 02:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1462
Views: 443839

Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations

I first visited Turkey in 1998 (was posted there). The extent of Islamisation in the Erdogan era is amazing. 20 years ago, there were few women in Istanbul wearing a headscarf. Only one person in our office fasted during Ramzan. Men did not have beards. Govt employees & Univ students were forbi...
by Ardeshir
11 Oct 2019 21:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1462
Views: 443839

Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations

Last week I was in Istanbul for work. It's a quirky place, and has a very Old Delhi-ish vibe to it in some parts. In some of the touristy areas, it's crowded 24/7. I went to a sheesha bar close to my hotel for a few nights in a row, and made friends with the managers and waiters - all Kurds. The Man...
by Ardeshir
30 Aug 2019 23:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2064
Views: 497776

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2044428/1-dirty-business-sindhs-faecal-matter-making-children-dumber/ Diyar Maulaners, is dis what they mean by 'shit for brains'? :eek: Dirty business: Sindh’s faecal matter is making its children dumber KARACHI: Open defecation is effectively impeding the intellectual ...
by Ardeshir
21 Aug 2019 08:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662767

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/rajnaths-view-doesnt-mean-change-in-no-first-use/20190820.htm 'Rajnath's view doesn't reflect change in no-first-use doctrine' 'Rajnath Singh's statement is just a riposte to the aggressive statements emerging from Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and others i...
by Ardeshir
08 Aug 2019 08:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187873

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Thanks for that! I found many Indian patrakars quoting or responding to him during Balakot so didn't dig deeper into Jihadi Jaafrey.
by Ardeshir
07 Aug 2019 19:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187873

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

You only have to go to the Deaf and Dumb forum to see the josh and jazba caused by Dimran shutting down airspace for the 'Endians'.