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by B Upadhyay
08 Apr 2018 13:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 264700

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

Yes Priminister even had an episode dedicated to a coup in an Northern Indian Ocean island (they call it St George, but could have been any island...and Brits send paratroopers to prevent takeover)...rather prescient or maybe it was after Op Cactus which prevented the coup there... https://www.youtu...
by B Upadhyay
16 Jan 2018 15:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 60194

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

Hope that this time the flypast will be telecast properly this year (2018) as they got it wrong last time (as testified by comments on page 2)...I hope that I&B ministry has taken the necessary steps to rectify it this time. Also with all ASEAN heads of state coming, cameraman should not get con...
by B Upadhyay
16 Jan 2018 07:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Replies: 227
Views: 148811

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016

For some reason smiley came where loss of lives...not at all intended, kindly edit
by B Upadhyay
16 Jan 2018 07:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Replies: 227
Views: 148811

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016

I have thought of the following worst case, dhoti shivering, lungi shivering extreme scenario...would be unlikely hence not posting in the 2.5 scenario thread...if mods feel it worthy, I can post there. SCENARIO: 1) UPA govt in power ...In US, Hilary type govt in power, in BD, BNP in power 2) flase ...
by B Upadhyay
16 Jan 2018 07:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Replies: 227
Views: 148811

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016

I thank this forum for accepting my membership and I am privileged to be here. I have been reading this for the past 7 years and it has truly been an eye opener. It has helped me gain a much better understanding of international affairs, and also,more importantly, internal affairs. Posts by the vari...