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by Chandragupta
23 May 2018 14:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638952

Re: Internal Security Watch

How many refugees who are 'morally different' than militants will this sootiya accommodate inside his house and have them live alongside his wife & daughters/sisters? RD ji - I think Karkare was completely co-opted. Going by Mrs.Purohit's testimony, it was Karkare who tortured the Lt.Col the mos...
by Chandragupta
12 May 2018 20:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638952

Re: Internal Security Watch

These issues are only going to increase going forward. A new trend is to now keep Muslim girls as young as 10 under full niqab and hijab while Muslim boys harass Hindu girls who are 'uncovered'. All this made up Ganga jamuni tehzeeb is going to come crashing down unless the Muslims act sensibly and ...
by Chandragupta
11 May 2018 22:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

chetak wrote:<snip>

A myth had grown about Patel that he would be harsh towards Muslims. This was a wrong notion but it was the prevailing prejudice.”


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Secularism & Hindu dhimmis - screwing India since time immemorial; and continue to do so.
by Chandragupta
11 May 2018 10:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

They do not. We outnumber them around 10:1 (iirc, could be wrong but nonetheless, we do heavily outnumber them) and their airfields in Tibet do not allow their fighters to go to air with a payload worth talking about. Wow! We outnumber them 10:1? What have we become now ? Pakistani? What is your so...
by Chandragupta
10 May 2018 23:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

If the self appointed expert thinks, this is the case, then reading the remaining part of the article is waste of time. Are you saying that the boalded part is incorrect and China does not have upper hand on boarder? They do not. We outnumber them around 10:1 (iirc, could be wrong but nonetheless, ...
by Chandragupta
10 May 2018 23:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

Re: GopiD At the rate Chinese are building military infra and capabilities, I doubt the gap will close in another 10 years, it is more likely going to increase. That is, unless the Modi government wakes up from the slumber / Nehru syndrome and takes defense seriously and allocates >3% GDP to it. The...
by Chandragupta
10 May 2018 13:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

The reality check that brought Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping together Then Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, even went to the extent of supporting China’s membership of the United Nations Security Council at India’s expense, since it is believed to have been offered a permanent seat as well b...
by Chandragupta
08 May 2018 22:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

I agree with most of the analysis. I cant understand the meaning of Wuhan, perhaps we will have to wait for the next 5 years to see if there was anything chankian in this meeting. But on the face of it, it does look like we have been played with US non-commital and an unreliable ally and Russia clo...
by Chandragupta
08 May 2018 20:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

Has India played into China’s hands in Wuhan? For China, the return of the Hindi-Chini bhai bhai era is a win-win situation. It means India will mute its criticisms and not challenge China Updated: May 07, 2018 18:31:48 By Brahma Chellaney Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, Napoleon’s famous foreign mi...
by Chandragupta
05 May 2018 13:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

I think Abe & Modi have had some sort of understanding about China and hence the Xi-Modi and now Xi-Abe meeting. It is a given that Modi and Abe discuss China & may have joined their efforts, given their close personal relationship.

Australia is a Chinese h0re, not to be counted on.
by Chandragupta
01 May 2018 12:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707321

Re: Indian Roads Thread

I see video cameras/CCTV systems mounted on traffic light poles on many intersections in Bengaluru but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be serving as any kind of deterrent when it comes to traffic violations. I see many two wheelers, cabs & autos running red light with impunity even if they are...
by Chandragupta
01 May 2018 12:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - April 24, 2018
Replies: 2845
Views: 515272

Re: Terroristan - April 24, 2018

If Private residents want to meet Pakistanis and indulge in any kind of fluid sharing - bodily or otherwise, what can the GoI do about it? The headline itself is misleading.
by Chandragupta
29 Apr 2018 21:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

Modi's China policy is similar to Congress's except the fact that Modi may not compromise on NatSec. But apart from that, it is a confused and unclear policy. I don't see any substantial gain from the summit. Xi made good gestures & gave good PR to Modi because somewhere they understand that Mod...
by Chandragupta
27 Apr 2018 21:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - April 24, 2018
Replies: 2845
Views: 515272

Re: Terroristan - April 24, 2018

They will finance the Paki's treatment by overcharging one of us. ********.
by Chandragupta
27 Apr 2018 15:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1083582

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Does it not make sense for hunter gatherers & uncivilized to come to civilization than Iranian Agriculturists & Steppe Pastoralists to travel half a continent to a country of hunter gatherers? The whole construct is racist & just designed to discredit Hindu civilization which is atleast ...
by Chandragupta
27 Apr 2018 13:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

What is this 'Modi is seeking reassurance from Xi about not having a bruising military showdown before 2019'. This is nonsense. We have overwhelming strengths vis a vis Cheen. There is something else here. But can't pin point. If (and this a big IF) Modi has indeed gone to China and requested for pe...
by Chandragupta
24 Apr 2018 11:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
Replies: 2862
Views: 542965

Re: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018

Many Hindus commenting on SM about this story and as expected 'Humaniiteee >> politics' kind of puke inducing messages are aplenty. Makes me gag.
by Chandragupta
23 Apr 2018 15:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-china-insight/boiled-frog-syndrome-germanys-china-problem-idUSKBN1HM03J 'Boiled frog syndrome': Germany's China problem Even so, CEO Thomas Bauer, the seventh generation in his family to run the firm, is worried about his company’s place in China and a bro...
by Chandragupta
23 Apr 2018 00:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

What is expected to change after this meet?

I am not sure what can be achieved. Will China stop backing Pakistan? Some sort of compromise on CPEC? Increased Chinese investment? Not sure I get it but I don't see anything changing.
by Chandragupta
13 Apr 2018 12:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
Replies: 2862
Views: 542965

Re: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018

hahab Usto ‏ @ShahabUsto This bridge that connected districts Sajawal and Thatha was constructed only three months ago, has now collapsed. Is there anyone to take notice of this instance of corruption & loss to exchequer? Likewise out 17 DHQ hospitals 9 have developed serious structural flaws. ...
by Chandragupta
10 Apr 2018 10:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

The sobering arithmetic of a two-front war Read the whole thing and see how superficial the analysis is without factoring terrain and objectives or suitability of assets for the terrain or its generational age or India's induction of MBRL's in lieu of artillery or India's own missile forces. Given ...
by Chandragupta
09 Apr 2018 11:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638952

Re: Internal Security Watch

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Admin Note - bigoted posts from FB should remain solidly in your own profile
by Chandragupta
05 Apr 2018 14:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1083582

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Gurus, can someone who has been following the entire debate & knows the technicalities, please create a small document or a post where the current status of AIT is shown? Like what was initially claimed (the original AIT), what it was based on, how many legs of this theory have fallen & why ...
by Chandragupta
04 Apr 2018 15:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 244805

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

What if Chinese refuse to heed the host nation plea to not to use their territory against us? Newbie thinking: Most likely the dharmic nation will understand those host nation plight and divert scarce resources to tackle those bases, and therby tie up our strike resources inside IOR for a limited p...
by Chandragupta
04 Apr 2018 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 244805

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

Pakistan is de-facto Chinese territory but I can't think of a reason why Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia & Indonesia will agree to host Chinese military personnel & equipment which will be clearly anti-India. Even if they host them, will they allow them to operate during war time a...
by Chandragupta
04 Apr 2018 12:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 244805

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

By equipment i mostly mean aircrafts, missile launchers and ships. Bases- pakistan Maldives Srilanka Bangladesh Myanmar Djibouti Malaysia/indonesia (so far there has been no movement but this could happen to guard the straits) Pakistan is de-facto Chinese territory but I can't think of a reason why...
by Chandragupta
02 Apr 2018 15:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 926435

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Major Gaurav Arya on how to solve Kashmir. While Kashmir is an Islamic problem, I don't agree with him that the solution also needs to be 100% halal Islamic. Quite a lot of Islam in his solution including some nonsensically dhimmi ideas unbecoming of an Indian army officer. Read it in full here - ht...
by Chandragupta
30 Mar 2018 13:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707321

Re: Indian Roads Thread

I have stopped driving while on trips to India in recent years. Local drivers, whether they are employee-drivers or relatives all don't seem to know how to drive on multi-lane roads. Drivers seem to think that a wide, multi-lane road just means they can drive anywhere on it, with most driving in th...
by Chandragupta
30 Mar 2018 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 244805

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

Is it understood well in our neighbourhood that in the event of an Indo-China war, any military facility that China has on the subcontinent or in the vicinity, on third part soil, will be considered a legitimate target along with ALL supporting infrastructure? While neighbours will keep on playing t...
by Chandragupta
29 Mar 2018 11:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

A fresh and original perspective like cool air in summer: Understanding Chinese Mind: How can India use Doklam Standoff to its own advantage https://www.myind.net/Home/viewArticle/understanding-chinese-mind-how-can-india-use-doklam-standoff-to-its-own-advantage If the supreme leader is shown as bei...
by Chandragupta
28 Mar 2018 14:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Cambridge Analytica and Next Color Revolutions India
Replies: 113
Views: 27820

Re: Cambridge Analytics and Next Color Revolutions India

Facebook, Whatsapp owned by the same set of people, are incredibly powerful in India. Opinions get shaped by either of them. Anyone who has control over these two medium can easily shape opinions of millions of people. This is why I said sometime back that we need to shut off our webspace to outside...
by Chandragupta
27 Mar 2018 19:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1638952

Re: Internal Security Watch

Violence against Hindus on a widespread scale in Bihar & Bengal by Muslims. Shops burnt, news of 3 Hindu women beheaded and a bomb thrown at WB Police in which DSP lost half his hand. Similar scenes in Bihar. Hindus attacked for celebrating Ram Navmi. Hindus have been on the receiving end mostly...
by Chandragupta
26 Mar 2018 19:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

I dont think the Chinese will ever fight India. But we still see everything from 1962 prism. Yet the Chinese and Indian armies fight every other day! Have been for the last 10 years. With bare hands, gaali galoch, harvanvi jhapads and kung fu kicks. Why fight when you have so much to lose? Do we thi...
by Chandragupta
26 Mar 2018 14:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

All encroachments take place the same way, first a fruit vendor tries to place his cart in your neighborhood. If you ignore him, he will eventually occupy your neighbour's place and push the neighbour to sell his property at a dead cheap price, as the neighbour is weak, he will comply. Then the sam...
by Chandragupta
26 Mar 2018 12:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

China will simply laugh behind the PM's back as to how easily they " turned" Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives to becoming hostile towards India. It's a matter of perspective. The commonly expressed Indian viewpoint is that China is maliciously (as easily) turning these nations against In...
by Chandragupta
20 Mar 2018 16:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252443

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

ppl need to be incentivised to buy EV perhaps with a full or partial waiver of taxes which add upto to a lot in india I am in full support of EVs but we have to look at govt finances more closely before taxation is changed. Currently, fuel tax provides a larger amount to the govt. Reducing tax on E...
by Chandragupta
14 Mar 2018 13:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1737765

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

While dhoti shivering is not really required as far as 'stlings of pealls' or 'Naval bases' in BD/Lanka/ML etc. but what we really need to do something about is the way Indian babudom and political leaders are shit scared of China. Perhaps, it is the Nehru effect - they are all scared that a 1962 re...
by Chandragupta
13 Mar 2018 13:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
Replies: 2862
Views: 542965

Re: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018

Are The Pakis "Using" Indian Doctors' Talent And Expertise :roll: Indian surgeon to visit Karachi to perform liver transplants, train doctors The Express Tribune KARACHI: Despite border tensions between Pakistan and India and deadly skirmishes on the Line of Control in Kashmir and working...