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by prahaar
15 Oct 2024 14:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1200
Views: 346561

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

Cyranoji, I believe, treaty partnership crosses a threshold which GOI has not done much after SAARC experience. The other issue might be to achieve things without making much noise about it. GOI has been saying many times that we are not into treaty alliances (when Japan raised the Asian NATO). A tr...
by prahaar
19 Aug 2024 15:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3908
Views: 1328460

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

I believe, there is already provision for such actions, where 10 km belt on the frontier can be taken over by central government, I believe this was implemented or at least considered during height of terrorism in Punjab in 80s-90s. The depopulation bit I do not think there is such a provision curre...
by prahaar
04 Aug 2024 10:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3258426

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

This is quoting half the guarantees. The reciprocal guarantees of neutrality have been gladly skipped by US SD. Nothing surprising.
by prahaar
11 Jul 2024 16:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3070
Views: 1235942

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Zelensky must be thinking, meri vaat laga ke ab kisko chuna lagane wale hain. Security umbrella concept is such a seductive term, Indian kings not too long ago were similarly seduced by the subsidiary alliance system.
by prahaar
08 Apr 2024 13:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 1668
Views: 643164

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

A lot of what can pass as incompetence can also be malicious. Not entirely for the reasons (we mortals) feel are reasonable or achievable. Kasab or his handlers knew that 26/11 will not result in Ghazwa but that did not deter them for brutally murdering hundreds of people. Similarly, what we pass of...
by prahaar
27 Feb 2024 16:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1855
Views: 535389

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

Following is Germany track record with respect to exporting small arms or other weapons to India: German arms company Heckler & Koch to ‘no longer supply undemocratic, corrupt countries’ (Year 2016) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/heckler-koch-saudi-arabia-german-arms-trade-undem...
by prahaar
29 Dec 2023 14:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 904
Views: 1027434

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Thanks for sharing this. The attitudes, the challenges, everything should be recorded and worked on for the subsequent programs. This is the discussion in public domain.
by prahaar
04 Aug 2023 14:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2967
Views: 1283690

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

This may be referring to the wing tip pylons (together with the Mica or Magic missile) the lateral attachment, width increase would be significant. If those could be made vertical it might address the problem.
by prahaar
24 Jul 2023 18:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 537
Views: 460371

Re: European Union: Positive News

None of the EU countries have any independent foreign policy anymore. They all are now de facto vassals of Unkil foreign policy or rather any major policy. Italy cannot survive long without active assistance of EU which is directly controlled by Unkil. Relations with PRC might be the least aligned a...
by prahaar
18 Jun 2023 20:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3258426

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

In the last 2 weeks Russian aircraft and helicopters have flown more sorties (almost all CAS missions) than in the previous 2 months, but have lost no aircraft. The KA52s should be vulnerable to the thousands of MANPADS supplied to Ukraine - they lost several in the early months of the war but they...
by prahaar
29 Mar 2023 17:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3070
Views: 1235942

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Overall it seems the situation is worse for Ukraine than portrayed and things seem to be in a hard tussle. Both Ukraine and Russia seem to be adapting tactics and strategy as the war proceeds. The key factor will be national will. Difficult to predict anything, but certainly, the war seems quite far...
by prahaar
27 Aug 2022 23:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3258426

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Zaphoriziye NPP shelling is easier to explain. The UAF controls the part beyond the river. Even if there is sustained artillery barrage it is not possible to prevent sneak attacks by mobile artillery. The same applies to Donetsk and Kherson. Based on the social media (e.g., Twitter, etc.) there is c...
by prahaar
30 May 2022 12:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://youtu.be/1C8wspuji7U

Interesting discussion about the war in Ukraine. A weak Russian military is a consensus in WEF. Indian representative tried to bring some sense to the discussion and not make it an echo chamber.

by prahaar
30 May 2022 11:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3070
Views: 1235942

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

As a place holder: https://twitter.com/thesiriusreport/status/1530923694612152321 Welcome to the new reality India has sent medical supplies to Russia to assist Russian forces. Large shipment of humanitarian aid including drugs manufactured in India. A loaded tweet, IMO. NRaoji, I recall reading on...
by prahaar
27 Apr 2022 13:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Closest point from UK/Germany to Russia (Kaliningrad) is 1500kms/500km, if we consider the distance between mainland Russia and UK/Germany (1000km/200km). No wonder Germany is more cautious than UK in proposing more arms supply.
by prahaar
27 Apr 2022 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 10572
Views: 3128060

Re: Understanding the US - Again

There is enough textual evidence already put in Wikipedia about the need to "civilize" Solomon Islands. More "freedom" on the way probably for less than a million inhabitants based on wiki. Also Australia was making statements about intervention.
by prahaar
04 Apr 2022 22:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Cyrano wrote:Few facts:
- banian elensky's recent admission on live tv that there are extreme right wing and Azov militia integrated into Ukrainian Army, and they are what they are
Do you have a video or whatever link for this? Thanks in advance.
by prahaar
28 Mar 2022 11:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Tanaji wrote:Did India buy any more than the first 3M barrels? That’s like 9 hours worth of our consumption. How much did Germany buy since the war started?


https://youtu.be/6OwrwsHBK_I

This describes in more detail the quantity of Indian purchase. It is insignificant.
by prahaar
08 Mar 2022 14:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10839
Views: 3961242

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

All except Unkil maintain status quo, Munnas are allowed transgression with Unkil wink. Criteria for being part of the "team" decided by an invisible coterie. In brief, post cold war hegemony is perpetuated. Some break outs are managed case by case with eventual intention of CRE any breako...
by prahaar
02 Mar 2022 16:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

These are tactics to present to the Ukraine people, primarily (Eastern Russian speaking) that there is no need to "fight" Russia. The second audience is Russian people, to demonstrate that RF forces are acting on the behest of Russians in Ukraine. The last but not the least, international ...
by prahaar
25 Feb 2022 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

India will abstain, most likely. Depends also on the text of the resolution. For political reasons US may be compelled to make harsh statements which will ensure India will not vote in their support (against Russia).
by prahaar
21 Feb 2022 02:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Europe is a Chihuahua in strategic terms. It cannot survive any Russian onslaught. Hence the EU officials are constantly shouting as advised by US. The ones who see the risk of US rhetoric are talking sense while appearing to be "with the crowd", Germany and France are talking diplomacy, B...
by prahaar
08 Feb 2022 23:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5813
Views: 1341595

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Biden statement on Nordstream 2 and no such statement from Germany or any European rep is a clear indication that "old Europe" is not ready to play ball with US instigation and precipitation of the crisis with Russia. US appears increasingly desperate for Putin to invade. News media is fed...
by prahaar
10 Dec 2021 10:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 556526

Re: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021

The face of the Indian armed forces representing all the three services. General Rawat with his decisive leadership and driving military reforms will be remembered and missed. A great loss to all Bharatiyas. May Ishwar grant strength to his family, friends and colleagues.

Om Shanti.
by prahaar
03 Nov 2021 14:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

MaaGreta Dumberg was also at COP26 protesting against well everyone. Said the meeting going on inside was not leadership but Greta thunberg type activism is leadership lmao. Why cant she first promise that Scandinavian countries Per capita emission of Green house gases without the use of Nuclear Po...
by prahaar
18 Oct 2021 01:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 38045

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

Remember and greatly valued his posts. Om Shanti.
by prahaar
10 Oct 2021 17:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Larry Walker wrote:Commie arsehole Yogendra Yadav is calling for burning effigies of NaMo and AS on Dussehra day.
This is not new. This was already done in 2020 in Punjab to whip up emotions. Probably the new part from YoYa is to spread this in other places.
by prahaar
09 Sep 2021 02:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Don't know about RSS, BJP etc but an iconic company, getting a tear down from the fascist trio of RSS, BJP and GoI, won't take any damage to it's reputation. It would instead be the biggest feather in it's cap. And what extra damage RSS, BJP etc are going to take? It's not the world will start thin...
by prahaar
05 Sep 2021 21:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8961
Views: 4075659

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1751048 ₹ 1,12,020 crore of gross GST revenue collected in August. Another 1L crore plus GST. The revenues for the month of August 2021 are 30% higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year. During the month, the revenues from domestic ...
by prahaar
16 Jun 2021 23:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 341
Views: 151291

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

It would be ideal to make an end to end value chain, connecting the production (each of the OFB DPSUs) with DRDO Labs, academic research and institutions, MSME clusters. Each of these value chains with at least one Center of Excellence with Armed Forces liaisons to provide "market input". ...
by prahaar
04 Jun 2021 17:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4955
Views: 2143626

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/indian-railways-records-highest-ever-freight-loading-of-1148-mt-in-may-2021-report the speed of freight trains have doubled in the past 18 months Furthermore, they added that around four different zones of the railways has clocked an average speed surpassing 50 kmph. “...
by prahaar
21 Mar 2021 18:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8961
Views: 4075659

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

First Negative Yield Quote in India's Bond Market There is another clarification from Bloomberg Quint: No, Negative Yields Have Not Come To India An apparent trade in short-term Indian government bonds at a negative yield on Friday, which left debt markets baffled, was a fat finger error and the tr...
by prahaar
15 Mar 2021 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 3568695

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I got feedback that due to the easy availability there is no need for appointment but walk-ins are convenient (in Pune). I wonder if the situation is ward or region dependent.
by prahaar
04 Feb 2021 21:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is surprising to see constant crying in the hope that the problem will run away. If people think that the government of the day is incapable to address the security challenges (internal and external), please take some time to look at the accomplishments. If the idea is to do a Shalya role, then o...
by prahaar
12 Jan 2021 17:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

There is not a single petition that mandates parents to be respected by adult children.
by prahaar
06 Jan 2021 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3951134

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

As I said before the government has no options left. At some point it will have to accept defeat. The traders are using maximalist positions. There is no way the three farm bills will be rolled back. There is not a peep in any other part of India. If the news is accurate the laws have been implemen...
by prahaar
06 Jan 2021 02:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4955
Views: 2143626

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

World’s first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction in WDFC. The impact on transportation will be immense when the section until Palanpur is completed, especially to the ports in Gujarat and Mumbai. DFC is coming up for commercial use, slow but steady. Hopefu...
by prahaar
18 Oct 2019 00:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 475030

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

Suraj ji, thanks for the pointers. I understand that Huawei has a significant share of IP in the standards. However, the standards require licensing on certain terms, this applies to all IP holders. I am trying to understand, how Huawei can dictate terms because there are other alternatives in the g...