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by ricky_v
16 May 2026 20:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2332
Views: 1304465

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-and-uae-sign-slew-of-agreements-including-setting-up-strategic-petroleum-and-gas-reserves-in-india/ India and the UAE have signed a series of landmark agreements covering strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, and defence cooperation. The pacts were i...
by ricky_v
13 May 2026 08:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 877
Views: 544731

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/from-import-dependence-to-self-reliance-indias-fertilizer-crisis-as-a-make-in-india-turning-point/article70954135.ece/amp/ India imports a substantial share of its fertilizer requirements, particularly in key bulk categories. Roughly 90–100...
by ricky_v
12 May 2026 08:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

For tn imo, if we are going by the premise that the elections were fair which we are, then the line of reasoning of a deep state/global project takes a backseat to the more important matter: the people of tn willingly chose to elect tvk and it's charismatic leader to power. So the question must be a...
by ricky_v
11 May 2026 20:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 695
Views: 523981

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

Increasingly, I am coming to view this war as America's Suez moment. Britain and France could have carried the Suez campaign militarily through, but it was their ally America, which withdrew support, and that signaled world opinion turning decisively against them. And so it feels about the US now. ...
by ricky_v
11 May 2026 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Western Universalism - what's the big deal?
Replies: 3008
Views: 640438

Re: Western Universalism - what's the big deal?

https://americanmind.org/features/the-age-of-america/ At 73 years old, Francis Fukuyama has become a meme. He is the victim of a title too good to be true. “The End of History?” was the name of a landmark essay published in The National Interest and later expanded into his career-making 1992 bestse...
by ricky_v
11 May 2026 19:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 695
Views: 523981

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

A bit late on the reply; when one talks about the strength of institutions and the mental block they place on an individual, his thought process and his modes of output, it is best that one provide available information on the observations of the citizenry on the self-same institutions. https://amer...
by ricky_v
10 May 2026 13:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

bala wrote: 10 May 2026 09:39 Rajiv gandhi bonhomie with Vijay is unsettling.
How do they communicate? Via planchette and ouya board :?:
by ricky_v
09 May 2026 10:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 817
Views: 397653

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lt-gen-ns-raja-subramani-named-next-cds-vice-adm-krishna-swaminathan-new-navy-chief-101778288519485-amp.html The government on Saturday named Lieutenant General (retd) NS Raja Subramani as the country’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and Vice Admiral Kr...
by ricky_v
05 May 2026 12:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

SivaR wrote: 04 May 2026 21:28 Answering to the question of anybody predicted the Vijay's win Tamilnadu, nobody except Congress has predicted this.
If that is the case then this has violated one of the first laws of nature, things have inexplicably happened in a vacuum.
by ricky_v
04 May 2026 20:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Came across this while going through xitter, unintentional comedy

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by ricky_v
04 May 2026 20:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Thanks for the response Sachin sir. But damn, TN's election has thrown up a wild card in Indian politics after a long time. Vijay belongs to the era of ajit jogi, mamta, pawar, and yes to an extent the jdus, jds' and rjd's of the world, as in a new party and power centre only on the strength of char...
by ricky_v
04 May 2026 15:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

The elections in tn and subsequent results have been most illuminating. New timers coming in and going straight to the top, pawan kalyan is in the government, almost at the top but not quite, the last one would have to be kejriwal and he had a long awaited gestation with the iac movement. Was this r...
by ricky_v
04 May 2026 10:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13158
Views: 3934547

Re: Understanding the US - Again

I do not like the man but that is clearly a fake. There are many things to spot, the person writing had got Trump's unhinged manner pat down, but he has gone a bit overboard. Things like Science! are a big giveaway
by ricky_v
03 May 2026 21:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13158
Views: 3934547

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Here you go
If you find something paywalled go to archive.is or ph or vn and save the link
Why bother ai, it has important prompts of outputting celebs in bikinis to cater to

https://archive.is/Dyl2V
by ricky_v
03 May 2026 13:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1975
Views: 659127

Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion

what this also does is provide an incorrect diagnosis to the problem and consequently the wrong solution. Case in point, bd, now collectively, we were outraged by actions against hindus in bd and of the increased population of bd mohemmedans in the north east. The conceit of indians is that all rela...
by ricky_v
02 May 2026 20:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1975
Views: 659127

Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion

What explains Nepal PM Balendra Shah's anti India moves? Most probably influenced by anti India foreign countries. One basic threat is to blackmail with the release of evidence of ***** material watching. IIRC it is said that Saudi King did something similar to a major Western personality by hackin...
by ricky_v
30 Apr 2026 14:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6221
Views: 2809205

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://archive.is/VffBi Abu Dhabi’s request this month threatened to drain a fifth of Pakistan’s central bank reserves and imperilled a $7bn IMF bailout programme agreed in 2024. Saudi Arabia, which signed a mutual defence pact with Islamabad last year, swung to the rescue. It lent $3bn to Pakista...
by ricky_v
30 Apr 2026 14:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4326
Views: 1596129

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Fact? Fiction? Does it even matter? Familiar names in the article https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/4/30/why-is-india-turning-to-crocodiles-and-snakes-to-fence-bangladesh-border Indian officials have floated a controversial plan to introduce apex predators such as crocodiles and venomous snake...
by ricky_v
29 Apr 2026 09:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1143
Views: 383615

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Big development, concrete timeline in place https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/centre-targets-northeast-insurgency-with-2029-deadline-first-focus-on-manipur-101777252083305-amp.html They said the Centre plans to redistribute forces which had been engaged in the LWE-affect...
by ricky_v
26 Apr 2026 13:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13158
Views: 3934547

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Too bad nothing happened. We need the "eye of sauron" or simply the evil, so to speak to be focused on internal issues so that the rest of the world can continue scurrying around like mice and eking out a miserable living.
by ricky_v
23 Apr 2026 08:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 877
Views: 544731

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/chem-/-fertilisers/india-to-purchase-fertilizer-at-nearly-double-pre-war-price/amp_articleshow/130445376.cms India, the world’s top importer of urea, has agreed to buy the nitrogen-based fertilizer at sharply higher prices than in a previous tende...
by ricky_v
22 Apr 2026 21:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Topics thread
Replies: 181
Views: 85463

Re: Miscellaneous Topics thread

^ has to be said, human society is built on team work, especially if one is looking to be engaged in a public service field, and not on individualistic talent or merit. Look at the babus who were GOATed or even those that reached the highest position possible in the ias stream - the principal secret...
by ricky_v
19 Apr 2026 17:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

imo, in this quasi-anglo country, the true hindu hriday samrat will be the one who will finally dispel the notion of an equitable societal contract and set the majority free from the bondages of the Will of the Book. We all used to laugh at the uk with their unwritten constitution, and the us with t...
by ricky_v
19 Apr 2026 11:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1014
Views: 211232

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

^and what happens when Modi leaves and another comes in, or several power changes down the line? Or what if the pretext of strongmanship is taken by the opposition to coerce population in non-bjp states? The issue is structural and not institutional, imo, by which I mean that in the Indian context t...
by ricky_v
18 Apr 2026 14:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 855
Views: 111959

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

GUYS!!GUYS!!what if the orange liar flailing his poop-filled diapers is, dare i say it? a Masterstroke? a 3d chess if you will? I believe, Patriots are in control after all. At this point, i believe, there ought to be a meta commentary on those commentators who have taken geopolitical augury as a pr...
by ricky_v
14 Apr 2026 20:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Topics thread
Replies: 181
Views: 85463

Re: Miscellaneous Topics thread

was recently walking through a locality in the hitec area of hyderabad and saw shop names popping up in bengali. Farther on it was bengali primarily along with english and very little telugu. Thought it a bit weird, maybe the bengali community was established in that area for some time and perhaps t...
by ricky_v
08 Apr 2026 09:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 855
Views: 111959

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Madhukar ji, I agree that India should have not got into any dealmaking or even any faux statesman grandeurship, one pm has been more than enough for several lifetimes. My point is the hyena like pack mocking of anyone who is actively engaged in ending a potential catastrophe. It could have resulted...
by ricky_v
08 Apr 2026 08:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 855
Views: 111959

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Taking snide comments from the sidelines against someone who is actually doing some work is one of the most pathetic traits of humans. Now rage frothing at the mouth at the mere mention of Pakistan is a mood that I vibe to well, but sj erred in his innate need to give a sounbite to the media people....
by ricky_v
29 Mar 2026 22:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13441
Views: 4849803

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/files.cnas.org/documents/US-India_IPS_260325-Final.pdf Summary of Recommendations Strengthen U.S.-India energy security through civil nuclear cooperation. The United States and India should deepen energy security cooperation by leveraging reforms outlined in India...
by ricky_v
27 Mar 2026 19:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6221
Views: 2809205

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://archive.is/bKYQM Barrick Mining is postponing its huge copper and gold project in Pakistan in response to the war in the Middle East and deteriorating security situation in the south Asian country. The decision comes after the Toronto-based group last month launched a review of the Reko Diq...
by ricky_v
24 Mar 2026 00:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2804
Views: 1009383

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

What a scam! What an absolute farce of a war!! This is just manipulation of the market, 5 day wait, yes just after Friday end. All his announcements come in the weekend play. In a just world, trump and any of his cronies who have used done this manipulation and made quick millions, playing hail mary...
by ricky_v
17 Mar 2026 21:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 695
Views: 523981

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

^Further to add to the above. Saying this with the greatest respect, pm modi is a bloodless man without any traction to any morals, he only seeks to extract the maximum benefit to the maximum possible swathe of indians with his every decision; and this is an admirable fact, just 10 years past, about...
by ricky_v
17 Mar 2026 19:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7744
Views: 2872714

Re: Internal Security Watch

https://x.com/OpIndia_com/status/2033881795113193593 @OpIndia_com Why are Ukrainian combat elements and an American mercenary crossing into Myanmar via Mizoram? Who is Matthew VanDyke? What SOLI? CM of Mizoram had flagged presence of Ukraine war elements in India-Myanmar border last year. https://x...
by ricky_v
13 Mar 2026 11:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 695
Views: 523981

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

Question to the experts/knowledgeable folks in this matter. How would one frame India's strategic goals or aspirations in context with current geo politics(might is right policies), and is there a pathway for India to achieve those goals without first localizing the necessary skills, tools, and res...
by ricky_v
13 Mar 2026 11:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1975
Views: 659127

Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion

Good for the nepalis, I suppose if they start converting dreams into on ground realities. So far, all I can see is a new version of balancing 2 powers and trying to extract the maximum benefit from both with the addition of a third monkey. The following “It intends to shift the emphasis towards rely...
by ricky_v
10 Mar 2026 08:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3745
Views: 1029736

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Speech by khamenei jr >To the Iranian people, this is my first address to you as new Supreme Leader, but this is also an address not only to the people of the beloved nation, but to the world. It is also an address to the people in America. >As the world knows, the United States and the Zionist enti...
by ricky_v
06 Mar 2026 21:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3745
Views: 1029736

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Though it is galling that 1 western power is acting as the empire of the world, the situation must also be looked at in Indian iranian relational context though it is always possible that the us party armada may one day decide to lay anchor in Indian waters on one pretext or another. Iran, whatever ...
by ricky_v
04 Mar 2026 21:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2804
Views: 1009383

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

^ dont really think that the developments in me are good for india's security and economic benefit in the long term, more importantly, the pm, and i mean this in a good way, is a bloodless dealmaker without any traction to any polity who will extract the maximum benefit for indians. There cannot be ...
by ricky_v
04 Mar 2026 19:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2804
Views: 1009383

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

dont really know where to post this as this should also come under the IOR, american submarine attacked an iranian ship off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka and sunk it, 80 were killed, 30 were rescued https://i.ibb.co/WNh0GL1f/1772632664404136.png video of the same by the war dept https://x.com/Deptof...