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by g.sarkar
15 Jun 2026 09:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 6517
Views: 2816698

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

https://sundayguardianlive.com/editors-choice/academic-activism-and-indias-pushback-206558/ Academic Activism and India’s Pushback Adit Kothari, June 14, 2026 On 4 June 2026, the CJI delivered a lecture on AI and law in London. The event was intended to be a formal academic engagement. Instead, it w...
by g.sarkar
15 Jun 2026 08:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13237
Views: 4026001

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://sundayguardianlive.com/editors-choice/quads-future-is-tied-to-what-the-us-wants-206552/ Quad’s future is tied to what the US wants Lt Gen Kamal Davar (retd), June 14, 2026 Amid Indo-Pacific rivalries, Quad’s future hinges on strategic cohesion, credibility and American commitment. Alliances ...
by g.sarkar
15 Jun 2026 08:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6260
Views: 2862643

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/chinese-disclosures-expose-pak-military-vulnerabilities-206524/ Chinese disclosures expose Pak military vulnerabilities Abhinandan Mishra, June 14, 2026 In an extraordinary and highly calculated breach of operational security, detailed intelligence tracking front...
by g.sarkar
15 Jun 2026 08:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13655
Views: 4961505

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Unfortunately, Iran is not a friend. It is pro-India during US led sanctions, and it shows its true colors when sanctions are lifted. Due to this, India can not support Iran. India can of course make noises and protest the US actions against Indian sailors. On the whole, Modiji is doing the write th...
by g.sarkar
11 Jun 2026 22:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 903
Views: 666872

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/china-fully-supports-india-in-its-work-as-brics-chair-ambassador-feihong-202495/ China fully supports India in its work as BRICS chair: Ambassador Feihong By: Correspondent, June 7, 2026 Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, extended full support to India in i...
by g.sarkar
07 Jun 2026 06:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Analysis on Future Scenarios
Replies: 146
Views: 84910

Re: Operation Sindoor - Analysis on Future Scenarios

https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/op-sindoor-pakistan-was-completely-blind/20260605.htm Op Sindoor: 'Pakistan Was Completely Blind' Satarupa Bhattacharjya, June 05, 2026 General Anil Chauhan, who retired as Chief of the Defence Staff on May 31, says the integrated theatre command plan he has pro...
by g.sarkar
06 Jun 2026 01:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1505
Views: 484341

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

VayutuvanJI, Thanks. Unfortunately, my student days are over. So, I can not borrow from an educational Library, but I can use a public library to borrow. In this respect Archive.org is good as it allows me to borrow on line stuff that is difficult to obtain, for example Indian history books by Jadun...
by g.sarkar
02 Jun 2026 00:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13655
Views: 4961505

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

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
by g.sarkar
01 Jun 2026 23:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13237
Views: 4026001

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...
by g.sarkar
01 Jun 2026 23:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1505
Views: 484341

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 ...
by g.sarkar
31 May 2026 22:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1505
Views: 484341

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 "...
by g.sarkar
31 May 2026 01:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5846
Views: 1528606

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 ...
by g.sarkar
31 May 2026 00:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2351
Views: 1326833

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

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...
by g.sarkar
30 May 2026 23:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6260
Views: 2862643

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

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...
by g.sarkar
30 May 2026 23:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

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
by g.sarkar
30 May 2026 22:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13237
Views: 4026001

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 ...
by g.sarkar
24 May 2026 23:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3448
Views: 1174152

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...
by g.sarkar
18 May 2026 10:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 903
Views: 666872

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...
by g.sarkar
18 May 2026 09:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13237
Views: 4026001

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...
by g.sarkar
18 May 2026 07:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3448
Views: 1174152

Re: Indus Water Treaty

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...
by g.sarkar
16 May 2026 09:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13655
Views: 4961505

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...
by g.sarkar
15 May 2026 23:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 899
Views: 142937

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

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...
by g.sarkar
15 May 2026 23:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 903
Views: 666872

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

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...
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 23:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13237
Views: 4026001

Re: Understanding the US - Again

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...
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 23:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Duplicate post.
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 23:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 899
Views: 142937

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

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...
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 00:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/vijay-appoints-astrologer-his-political-adviser-unacceptable-say-allies/ar-AA22ZxOp Vijay appoints astrologer his political adviser, "Unacceptable," say allies Anindita Sanya Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, a day after the row over Tamil anthem, got in...
by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 00:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6260
Views: 2862643

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

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...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 23:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 903
Views: 666872

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/beijing-claims-its-engineers-helped-guide-pakistans-jets-that-brought-down-indias-rafale/cid/2159663 Beijing claims its engineers helped guide Pakistan’s jets that ‘brought down India’s Rafale’ Chinese technicians worked side by side with Pakistan, Beijing hails ...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 23:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 07:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/who-will-lead-bjp-in-west-bengal-as-cm-after-historic-win-14007368.html West Bengal election results: Who will be the next CM after BJP races to power? FP Explainers • May 4, 2026 West Bengal stands at a decisive crossroads counting trends indicate that the Bhara...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 02:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 903
Views: 666872

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/china-sentences-two-former-defence-ministers-to-death-for-corruption/cid/2159468 China sentences two former defence ministers to death over corruption charges Wei and his successor Li, who worked under President Xi Jinping's watch, were expelled from the ruling C...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 01:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl0kyqyYASk
Why ALL OF BENGAL Is Celebrating Mamta’s DOWNFALL
Gautam
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 00:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
08 May 2026 00:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 352
Views: 296586

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...
by g.sarkar
07 May 2026 23:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

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 ...
by g.sarkar
07 May 2026 18:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
07 May 2026 18:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
06 May 2026 22:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1096
Views: 252274

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...