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by g.sarkar
13 May 2026 23:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 845
Views: 109901

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 6221
Views: 2808465

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: 882
Views: 647821

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 882
Views: 647821

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 342
Views: 284402

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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: 999
Views: 208185

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...
by g.sarkar
06 May 2026 22:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 999
Views: 208185

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
06 May 2026 06:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 999
Views: 208185

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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...
by g.sarkar
05 May 2026 22:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 999
Views: 208185

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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...
by g.sarkar
05 May 2026 22:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 999
Views: 208185

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

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...
by g.sarkar
05 May 2026 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 342
Views: 284402

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...
by g.sarkar
04 May 2026 22:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 999
Views: 208185

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...
by g.sarkar
28 Apr 2026 10:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

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...
by g.sarkar
28 Apr 2026 10:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6221
Views: 2808465

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/hafiz-saeed-aide-sheikh-yousaf-afridi-shot-dead/20260427.htm Key Lashkar figure and Hafiz Saeed aide Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan M Zulqernain, April 27, 2026 Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) figure and a close associate of the Mumbai terro...
by g.sarkar
16 Apr 2026 11:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Balaji Sir, who is driving Tesla cars in California? I am driving a 2000 Toyota Camry that I purchased new for $18,000, on the road. Today a 2026 Camry will cost more than $37K-38K plus charges. Add on top of that insurance on a new car. All popular makes such as Honda and Toyota have become extreme...
by g.sarkar
16 Apr 2026 07:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-gas-prices-could-drop-to-around-3-per-gallon-this-summer-says-us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-amid-easing-supply-outlook-184321/ US Gas Prices: ‘Could Drop to Around $3 Per Gallon This Summer’, Says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Amid Easing Supply Ou...
by g.sarkar
16 Apr 2026 07:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

It's mostly the CA reds that are moving from CA to TX...good for them I say. Enjoy the TX hospitality and freedumb. ... Which means the majority of the CA!!! Some should never move to the Southern States of US. It is possible that Ted Bundy would have been alive today, if he did not move to Florida...
by g.sarkar
13 Apr 2026 21:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Guptaji,
Since he is such a miracle healer, all Indian doctors and Nurses should be deported back to India. Hospitals should be closed. Who needs them?
Gautam
by g.sarkar
13 Apr 2026 21:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 845
Views: 109901

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

Gautam saar, The clown who wrote the above missed one vital point The gelf states, by and large, need India's supply chains as a staunch, reliable and trustworthy source of food grains and other agri products to sustain themselves, without any backchat about politics whatever. India has been that p...
by g.sarkar
13 Apr 2026 21:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 845
Views: 109901

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

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/latest-war-news-us-begins-blockade-targeting-iran-linked-ships-near-strait-of-hormuz-after-talks-collapse-oil-prices-surge-global-tensions-spike-183798/ Latest War News: US Begins Blockade Targeting Iran-Linked Ships Near Strait of Hormuz After Talks Collapse, Oi...
by g.sarkar
13 Apr 2026 21:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 845
Views: 109901

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

https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/iran-war-us-doesnt-depend-on-strait-of-hormuz-for-oil/20260413.htm Iran War: 'US Doesn't Depend On Strait of Hormuz For Oil' ARCHANA MASIH, April 13, 2026 'Neither do the Israelis. The two attacking parties have very little economic interest in Hormuz.' "Mo...
by g.sarkar
13 Apr 2026 21:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 845
Views: 109901

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

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/as-iran-tensions-surge-india-leans-on-uae/20260413.htm As Iran Tensions Surge, India Leans On UAE Archis Mohan, April 13, 2026 For India, much is at stake: Crucial energy supplies traversing the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of its 10 million citizens living and worki...
by g.sarkar
11 Apr 2026 07:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6221
Views: 2808465

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/pakistan-gears-up-to-host-us-iran-talks/20260410.htm Pakistan All Set For 'Islamabad Talks' REDIFF NEWS, April 10, 2026 On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pakistan is set to host crucial US-Iran talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and de-escalating tensions in...
by g.sarkar
10 Apr 2026 23:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7744
Views: 2871812

Re: Internal Security Watch

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/pakistan-isi-espionage-module-busted-11-arrested/20260410.htm Pak handlers used solar CCTV cameras to track Indian Army, ISI-linked module busted Rediff News Desk, April 10, 2026 Delhi Police dismantled a Pakistan-backed terror module involved in espionage and arms...
by g.sarkar
08 Apr 2026 18:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1212
Views: 458117

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/why-china-is-not-the-solution-to-canadas-trade-diversification-strategy-181507/ Why China is not the solution to Canada’s trade diversification strategy India offers openness, scale, and alignment with democratic systems. China offers constraint, opacity, and str...
by g.sarkar
06 Apr 2026 01:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 845
Views: 109901

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

https://sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/how-china-is-assessing-the-us-iran-war-181522/ How China is assessing the US-Iran war Beyond immediate military dynamics, some Chinese analysts interpret the conflict as part of broader great power competition. B.R. Deepak, April 5, 2026 The US attack on Iran, ...
by g.sarkar
06 Apr 2026 01:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2804
Views: 1009033

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/bushehr-nuclear-plant-hit-four-times-why-attack-on-irans-nuclear-plant-could-wipe-out-water-supplies-across-the-entire-gulf-in-three-days-most-dangerous-decision-of-this-war-181827/ Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit Four Times: Why Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Plant Could Wi...
by g.sarkar
06 Apr 2026 00:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2804
Views: 1009033

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/open-the-fu-strait-you-crazy-bds-trump-to-iran/20260405.htm Open the fu*** Strait, you crazy b***ds: Trump to Iran Utkarsh Mishra, April 05, 2026 United States President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a fresh warning to Iran, urging the Islamic Republic to reopen th...
by g.sarkar
03 Apr 2026 22:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13139
Views: 3931422

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Sirji: Why should Hegseth be fired? He was appointed by a duly elected President namely DJT. As long as Hegseth has the confidence of DJT, he can continue in his present post. Hegseth is doing what ever DJT wants him to do. Remember John Bolton? There was a rumor that he was fired because DJT did no...