Chetakji,
I have to add, the entire "China problem" was created by the US to diminish the USSR. The US also forced all its allies to toe the line and support China.
Gautam
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- 02 Jun 2026 00:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13552
- Views: 4904361
- 01 Jun 2026 23:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 13226
- Views: 3984790
Re: Understanding the US - Again
https://www.rediff.com/news/column/trump-xi-engagement-raises-indias-concerns/20260601.htm Trump-Xi Engagement Raises India's Concerns T P SREENIVASAN, June 01, 2026 President Donald Trump was not his usual arrogant and abrasive self when he visited China on May 13 to 15, 2026. He was on a mission t...
- 01 Jun 2026 23:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
- Replies: 1502
- Views: 475489
Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Chetakji, Yes, in the US Public libraries are completely free and anyone can access them. You do not have to be a local resident for using the library. However, most do not keep the books that BRF-its may want to read. Then one has to use the Inter-Library loans, to get those books, and that too is ...
- 31 May 2026 22:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
- Replies: 1502
- Views: 475489
Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Ramana ji, This is one book that is part of a sequence of four "The Pride and the Fall" is Correlli Barnett's influential four-book sequence analyzing Britain's 20th-century decline from global power, arguing it wasn't just post-WWII but rooted in earlier failings, particularly the "...
- 31 May 2026 01:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
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- Views: 1515339
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/putin-mirage-why-west-keeps-waiting-for-a-fall-that-never-comes-195942/ Putin Mirage: Why west keeps waiting for a fall that never comes John Dobson, May 24, 2026 Every few months, like clockwork, waves of headlines sweep over Western media. Putin is sick. Putin ...
- 31 May 2026 00:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/india-and-the-new-west-195957/ India and the ‘New West’ Monish Tourangbam, May 24, 2026 For India, fissures and fragmentation within the West introduce new strategic complexities. Over the last two decades, both the United States and Europe have emerged as key st...
- 30 May 2026 23:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6251
- Views: 2838054
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/india/delhi-terror-plot-foiled-9-held-for-alleged-pak-linked-plot-delhi-mumbai-on-radar-airports-and-railway-stations-among-targets-198657/ Delhi Terror Plot Foiled: 9 Held for Alleged Pak-Linked Plot; Delhi & Mumbai on Radar, Airports and Railway Stations Among Ta...
- 30 May 2026 23:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Chetakji,
Do not underestimate Mumtaz Bano. Remember the WB Police had once dragged her out of CM Jyoti Basu's office by her hair.
Gautam
Do not underestimate Mumtaz Bano. Remember the WB Police had once dragged her out of CM Jyoti Basu's office by her hair.
Gautam
- 30 May 2026 22:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 13226
- Views: 3984790
Re: Understanding the US - Again
https://www.rediff.com/news/report/u-turn-on-green-cards-us-says-return-home-rule-not-for-all/20260530.htm US makes U-turn on 'return to home country' order for green cards Hemant Waje, May 30, 2026 The US has clarified that not all immigrants seeking green cards will be required to return to their ...
- 24 May 2026 23:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3443
- Views: 1159604
Re: Indus Water Treaty
Thank you Manishji. To screw Pakistan, India does not need a lot of dams and infrastructure, though that will help. What it needs is the political will to reduce water during the sowing seasons and increasing the supply during the rainy season. Modiji is fast tracking a lot of projects and that will...
- 18 May 2026 10:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
- Replies: 902
- Views: 658796
Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/top-5/the-thucydides-trap-how-trump-fell-for-xis-bluff-193124/ The Thucydides trap: How Trump fell for Xi’s bluff M.D. Nalapat, May 17, 2026 The body language of US delegation members was evidence of their unease at the patronizing manner that Xi had while speakin...
- 18 May 2026 09:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 13226
- Views: 3984790
Re: Understanding the US - Again
https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/taiwan-envoy-responds-as-trump-says-us-will-hold-off-14-billion-arms-sale-after-china-visit-193482/ Taiwan Responds As Trump Says US Will Hold Off $14 Billion Arms Sale After China Visit Following US President Donald Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit and his rem...
- 18 May 2026 07:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
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- Views: 1159604
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OK, Gentlemen, I understand, the IWT is now in abeyance and all that. But is India taking water for its own use in excess of what the IWT granted? or is it just taking water that was allocated to it, but was letting it flow to Pakistan all these years? I am having a strange feeling in my gut that it...
- 16 May 2026 09:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13552
- Views: 4904361
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
https://www.rediff.com/news/report/india-pak-truce-a-favour-to-sharif-munir-trump-repeats-mediation-claims/20260516.htm India-Pak truce a favour to Sharif, Munir: Trump repeats mediation claims Senjo M R, May 16, 2026 US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the 'ceasefire' that he got done bet...
- 15 May 2026 23:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
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- Views: 130964
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/pm-modi-uae-visit-live-updates-modi-thanks-uae-president-for-taking-bilateral-ties-to-new-heights-condemns-attacks-on-uae-facilities-during-iran-war-192572/ PM Modi UAE Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Condemns Attacks on UAE Facilities During Iran War, Thanks Country...
- 15 May 2026 23:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
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- Views: 658796
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https://www.rediff.com/news/column/china-boosts-indian-ocean-ambitions-should-india-worry/20260514.htm China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry? SRIKANTH KONDAPALLI, May 14, 2026 A quiet but subtle competition is brewing in the Indian Ocean region with multiple initiatives by China in...
- 13 May 2026 23:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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- Views: 3984790
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/world/asia/trump-china-arrival-airport-presidents.html What China’s Choice of Airport Greeter Says About Trump Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substan...
- 13 May 2026 23:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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- Views: 232379
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- 13 May 2026 23:21
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/national/vijays-first-big-u-turn-as-cm-astrologer-radhan-pandit-vettrivels-appointment-revoked-191764/ Vijay’s First Big U-Turn As CM: Astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel’s Appointment Revoked CM Vijay has revoked the appointment of his personal astrologer Rickey Radhan...
- 13 May 2026 22:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
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https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/mohan-guruswamy-biggest-single-danger-is-if-remittances-come-down/20260513.htm 'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down' PRASANNA D ZORE, May 13, 2026 When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage at a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Hyderabad on th...
- 13 May 2026 00:46
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- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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- 13 May 2026 00:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
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- Views: 2838054
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https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/did-pakistan-hide-iranian-planes-from-us-attacks-republican-senator-questions-islamabads-role-as-a-mediator/4238149/ Did Pak hide Iranian planes from US attacks? Republican senator questions Islamabad’s role as mediator Republican Senator Lindsey Graham ha...
- 08 May 2026 23:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
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- Views: 658796
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- 08 May 2026 23:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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https://www.telegraphindia.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-2026/bjps-amit-shah-announces-suvendu-adhikari-as-west-bengal-chief-minister-after-2026-poll-win/cid/2159634 Bengal CM 2026: Amit Shah announces Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister after Assembly poll win Adhikari not only reprise...
- 08 May 2026 07:29
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- 08 May 2026 02:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
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- 08 May 2026 01:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl0kyqyYASk
Why ALL OF BENGAL Is Celebrating Mamta’s DOWNFALL
Gautam
Why ALL OF BENGAL Is Celebrating Mamta’s DOWNFALL
Gautam
- 08 May 2026 00:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
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https://www.thestatesman.com/india/who-will-lead-bjps-first-government-in-west-bengal-1503591258.html Who will lead BJP’s first government in West Bengal? The BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Friday evening where the party will elect its leader who will be the Chief Minister of the stat...
- 08 May 2026 00:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
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- Views: 289534
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Manishji, You have written "The British govt in India had a strict policy: India will produce raw materials; Britain will produce machines." This was true for not only India, but the whole of British Empire, including Australia, Canada and the African nations. Even today both Canada and Au...
- 07 May 2026 23:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
https://www.telegraphindia.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-2026/muslim-vote-split-from-three-minority-dominated-districts-of-bengal-helps-in-bjp-victory-prnt/cid/2159070 Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP victory Murshidabad, a district with ...
- 07 May 2026 18:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
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https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amit-shah-the-strategist-who-redrew-bengals-electoral-map-1503591038.html Amit Shah: The strategist who redrew Bengal’s electoral map It is Amit Shah who can be credited for reshaping Bengal’s political map, not with a sudden magician’s flourish, but with the stead...
- 07 May 2026 18:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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- Views: 232379
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https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/red-fade-editorial-on-the-shrinking-political-space-for-the-left-in-india-prnt/cid/2159368 Red fade: Editorial on the shrinking political space for the Left in India The Kerala model of switching between LDF and UDF every election may be the Left’s only lifelin...
- 06 May 2026 22:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
However, following the BJP’s victory in West Bengal, the temple was finally reopened by the public—this time, without fear. It was fun to watch some feeds coming in social media. Bhodrolok commies posting pictures of them taking back their (CPI(M))party offices from TMC, as if they did all the &quo...
- 06 May 2026 22:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/india/what-happens-if-a-chief-minister-refuses-to-resign-after-losing-majority-mamata-banerjee-row-trigger-big-constitutional-debate-understanding-article-164-189638/ What Happens If a Chief Minister Refuses to Resign After Losing Majority? Mamata Banerjee Row Triggers...
- 06 May 2026 06:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
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https://www.telegraphindia.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-2026/presidents-rule-in-bengal-mamata-banerjees-refusal-to-resign-leaves-crisis-door-open/cid/2159182 President's Rule in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign leaves crisis door open Aheli Banerjee, 05.05.26 Bengal is head...
- 05 May 2026 22:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Enough of the goondagiri TMC rulership in Bengal, we don't need to see the scowling face of Mamta Bannerjee anymore. BTW what happened to the other ex-Chase bank Mohua Moitra woman, did she lose. https://www.news18.com/india/mahua-moitra-reacts-bengal-election-results-2026-bjp-victory-tmc-defeat-se...
- 05 May 2026 22:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1044
- Views: 232379
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https://www.thestatesman.com/india/trump-congratulates-pm-modi-on-bjps-historic-and-decisive-bengal-win-1503590354.html Trump congratulates PM Modi on BJP’s ‘historic and decisive’ Bengal win “The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, and decisive election victory,” W...
- 05 May 2026 22:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 344
- Views: 289534
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/how-the-great-nicobar-project-benefits-india-1503589935.html How the Great Nicobar project benefits India HARSHA KAKAR, May 5, 2026 Since the much-hyped visit of the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi to Andaman and Nicobar, amidst multiple state elections, t...
- 04 May 2026 22:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
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- Views: 232379
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Aljazeera is complaining about ‘Hegemonic power" of Modiji, Allhumdullilah. Just love it. It would be great to read Western press react to this win, in their own unique way. Gautam See: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/5/4/hegemonic-power-how-modis-bjp-won-indias-bengal-for-the-first-tim...
- 28 Apr 2026 10:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 13226
- Views: 3984790
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https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/trump-to-rename-ice-as-nice-viral-post-sparks-fresh-immigration-policy-debate-in-us-heres-what-we-know-187031/ Trump to Rename ICE as ‘NICE’? Viral Post Sparks Fresh Immigration Policy Debate in US – Here’s What We Know Amreen Ahmad, April 27, 2026 U.S. President...