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- 03 Oct 2022 05:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2716
- Views: 684350
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Can Russians use Armenia to take out Azerbaijani Gas Pipeline to Europe? Situation in this area remains very delicate. A video popped up in which azeri soldiers were shown, allegedly, firing/killing armenian soldiers in captivity. based on available information, uncle (and eu) seems to be proactive...
- 30 Sep 2022 21:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2716
- Views: 684350
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
When NS1 and 2 were hit, coincidentally this pipeline became active...cui bono? Baltic Pipe: Norway-Poland gas pipeline opens in key move to cut dependency on Russia Leaders from Poland, Norway and Denmark have attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the new Baltic Pipe, a key stage in the drive ...
- 30 Sep 2022 00:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2716
- Views: 684350
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
…Few understand this but almost ALL European states have been culled and modified., their top rung leadership replaced with pliant leaders all serving the interests of the MIC and Oil . Anyone out of line will be swiftly dealt with… Right. Previously I thought uncle would be completely against the ...
- 21 Sep 2022 06:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4096
- Views: 2045780
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
... My take is that Russia wants winter to do it's job and create high degree of tensions in Europe and drive a wedge between US and Europe. If that happens NATO will become ineffective... Looks like things are already heading in that direction. Referendum is supposed to occur btw Sept. 23-27 in Lu...
- 13 Sep 2022 21:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4096
- Views: 2045780
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
… Dang! This Putin fella will nuke if he is losing... Then why not let him win eh? If he is so unhinged, why go a third across the globe and kick him in the shins while he is busy drinking vodka shirtless on horseback? Stoopid generals ! Yeah, all this nook talk is unnecessary distraction. Didn’t R...
- 13 Sep 2022 21:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4096
- Views: 2045780
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
… …. The other big mistake was assuming the best case scenario would be the most likely (i.e. repeat of Crimea). When that did not happen and talks were broken off at the end of March.. Deans, after reading the usual sources for the updates on the SMO, looks like the DPR and LPR areas are largely g...
- 03 Sep 2022 02:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
- Replies: 1782
- Views: 634733
Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Oil/gas politics reaching climax #Europe #Ukraine #Russia Price cap movement started few months ago, but it got negotiated just in time when nat gas was about to be turned off. India likely to be dragged into this again, when it is not impacted by the price cap or its discounted purchase likely belo...
- 27 Jul 2022 05:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 540637
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Bangladesh Seeking IMF Bailout as Its FX Reserves Fall ($4.5bn) Bangladesh is seeking a loan from the International Monetary Fund, becoming the latest South Asian nation to ask for assistance as costlier oil eats into the region’s foreign-exchange stockpiles. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s governme...
- 13 Jul 2022 06:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
… UT and little penguin AT want to come back and join NDA Looking at recent defections, If and when it happens, the next day news headline will be… “Final blow to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, when the last two remaining members of the party Uddhav and Aditya Thackeray quit the party to join Eknath...
- 11 Jul 2022 16:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India & Brazil News and Discussion Thread-1
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8216
Re: India & Brazil News and Discussion Thread-1
Epic interference in Brazil’s elections, which is scheduled to occur in Oct’22. Socialist nutjob Lula wa sent to jail in 2017 for bribery related changes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/7/13/brazils-lula-sentenced-to-nearly-10-years-in-jail He was pulled out in 2019 using all sources including U...
- 30 Jun 2022 18:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
What a masterstroke - entire Marathi maanoos vote is now secure and will not split to NCP. UT will now be consigned to dustbin of history. Maybe later SS(ES) and MNS may merge. I think next step will be the BMC SS organization will align with BJP and we will have BMC reins going in BJP's hand - BJP...
- 29 Jun 2022 20:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
. BTW, in todays cabinet meeting of the MVA...... The special Cabinet meeting presided over by #Maharashtra took some important decisions: 1) Approved #Aurangabad to be named Sambhajinagar 2) Approved #Osmanabad to be named Dharashiv 3) Navi Mumbai International Airport to be named after DB Patil …...
- 28 Jun 2022 12:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Speaking of gas, eu is requiring states to speed up filling up available storage to avoid cold dark winter. No wonder Russians started cutting down the supply in anticipation to ensure there is no excess capacity to fill up the reserves. Most likely it will be filled from middle yeastern sources. Go...
- 23 Jun 2022 01:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
@rsingh hope you have enough wood chopped for a cold dark winter ahead friend. IEA chief warns Europe to prepare for total shutdown of Russian gas exports The International Energy Agency has warned that Europe must prepare immediately for the complete severance of Russian gas exports this winter, ur...
- 21 Jun 2022 07:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
- Replies: 1784
- Views: 404996
Re: India-EU News & Analysis
... https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1538834350141501440 Yes, the inflation numbers in EU are jaw dropping, at dangerously high level. The annual inflation rate in Germany was confirmed at 7.9% in May of 2022, and accelerating from 7.4% in the previous month. It was the third straight mont...
- 19 Jun 2022 00:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Away from Agnipath, riots, NS, UP, Bihar...looks like things in the lush, green communist Kerala are going well. Perhaps Modi/Shah/BJP need to learn few things from Pinarayi Vijayan or party''s book on how to handle discontent/opposition? Anyway, exciting talk with two dynamic contributors about Ker...
- 18 Jun 2022 17:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
... The point that the incompetence is a product of haughty babu culture makes some sense; then again, Modi was known in Gujarat for making the babus do his bidding. Has that changed in Delhi? Ultimately he is responsible for any fiasco, not some faceless PMO babus. Surely he knows this? On the who...
- 16 Jun 2022 03:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
- Replies: 1784
- Views: 404996
Re: India-EU News & Analysis
... Well Germany is rearming with Euro 100 billion of arms in the next few years, Germany is going to have Europe largest Army Germany is having high inflation. Germany is going deploy troops in the Baltics for " protection ". France is not too far behind. Here is Macron petitioning Europ...
- 15 Jun 2022 18:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
...Like the Telugu saying goes "why do I need a barber if my husband was alive..." Cyrano ji, on a lighter note, sounds like having a Telugu wife is a tough business, glad my wife isn't one :D . On a serious note, I understand your viewpoint. I hope we as a country reach a stage one day w...
- 15 Jun 2022 03:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
.... Look at the absurdity of 12% pelting stones at 80% at the drop of a hat . ... just pause and "think" what is driving our frustration and anger to this levels. ... If anyone or this Govt hasn't understood it then they deserve the fallout from the Hindu outburst which is really imminen...
- 14 Jun 2022 07:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Exactly my sentiments given voice by RSN Singh ji. Someone may try to convince him or me that we are misguided or emotional or wrong and the govt (in)actions are right as per some 5D calculus. I don't think he will change his view or me, or crores more hindus like me. We are like this onlee. And we...
- 12 Jun 2022 20:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
- Replies: 1782
- Views: 634733
Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Why the fertilizer market could be Russia’s hidden leverage Economists and policymakers say Russia may have some thus far hidden leverage on Ukraine — and the global food supply. They worry that self-imposed export restrictions on fertilizer by Russia, the top global provider of the product, could ...
- 12 Jun 2022 19:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2251027
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
First of all they have to print a new currency called "Dinnar" ( thus completing Arabization). 1 Dinnar= 1000 Baki rupees. Mullah will be dancing with communal orgasm. Funny you mentioned new currency. wondered all these years, how come some baki madarssa ekhonomist hasn’t concluded that ...
- 12 Jun 2022 04:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
- Replies: 1784
- Views: 404996
Re: India-EU News & Analysis
EU desperate for new markets as the sanctions and trade disruptions hurting the clowns... EU and India to start trade negotiations, with 2024 target After more than eight years of stalled negotiations on a comprehensive EU-India trade agreement, the two are set to formally restart talks from mid-Jun...
- 08 Jun 2022 08:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2251027
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
A0A - Rupee plummets to all time low of 203 against USD From Associated P!ss of Bakistan -- Saturday public holiday, load-shedding, restrictions on imports, cars, and some austerity measures on paper to impress IMF guys. Wonder why just stop at Saturday? might as well declare entire week as public h...
- 04 Jun 2022 20:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3031187
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
… 2. Mohan Bhagwat's statement is "like here nor there while appearing to hit Hindu causes". Let me explain, he said among other things Islam came via invaders but now Muslims in India are Indians only (that takes away their special abbu status). More importantly, he said, "Every mas...
- 03 Jun 2022 03:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2251027
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Correct. Not that rating agencies have any trust left, but to be fair, Baki rating of B3 is technically called “junk” (and within junk category, even more junkier rating) and Moody’s is saying that there is no further hope, which was communicated by lowering the outlook and lowering rating ceiling. ...
- 02 Jun 2022 06:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Following video is interesting from the perspective of providing various dimensions of the conflict for its stakeholders for causal followers. The channel comes across as borderline independent (to improve viewership and make YT money) with clear weystern bias in subtle ways. You don’t have to agree...
- 31 May 2022 16:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
- Replies: 1756
- Views: 420545
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
There two issues here. Choice of SBI/Exim bank and payment in INR. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but Exim bank is wholly owned by GoI. If SL’s ability to repay term loan is impaired whether in usd or INR, and if it is highly likely that they will default again, then is it possible that GoI (i...
- 29 May 2022 21:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
After reading Kissinjer articles in 2014 and 22 (after seeing what transpired after 8 years of interference in Pakraine and 100 days of war, and who has clear advantage), it looks like there are no serious takers of this 98-year's view anymore. Either there is a clear split between ne0cons, dip stat...
- 23 May 2022 17:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
McFaul's freudian slip? but nothing new. mostly of entertain value
https://twitter.com/McFaul/status/1528404483016822784
https://twitter.com/McFaul/status/1528404483016822784
"So our diplomats were lying (when offering #Ukraine #NATO membership in 2021?"
Former U.S. Ambassador to #Russia @McFaul : Yes!
- 23 May 2022 08:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
"The first step in the peace plan, according to the newspaper, is a cease-fire and the demilitarization of the front lines. The second point is that Ukraine would be a neutral country, with its security guaranteed by a not-yet-identified group of countries. The contours of this part of the pla...
- 22 May 2022 03:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1527958894575857664 The war in Ukraine can only be resolved through "diplomacy", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a domestic television channel on Saturday amid a deadlock in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. After the loss of the azov steel p...
- 13 May 2022 07:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
...3 hour long rant (because it is unscripted!!) by Scott Horton if anyone wants to get a historic view on the Neocons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxy6UyU6n-s&t=1s... After hearing (within 3 mins) why this nutjob chose this topic when he could have focused on (in his words) "chinese b...
- 11 May 2022 06:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
JPMorgan says Russia's economy is stronger than expected and will only suffer a shallow recession despite sanctions https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/russia-economy-gdp-stronger-expected-sanctions-ukraine-war-jpmorgan-ruble-2022-5 // there goes kaput all the sanctimonious Sanctions. B...
- 02 May 2022 01:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8806
- Views: 2482198
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
This is not the first time... To @Rudradev's point, boots on the ground is what drives the local politicians. One from 2018 Connecticut State Capitol Commemorates Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day The person responsible for this stunt is same guy in all such stunts which came out in the past, strong Dem...
- 01 May 2022 07:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8806
- Views: 2482198
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
He came, he spoke, he is gone.. U.S. sanctions coordinator Singh to leave White House temporarily -sources U.S. President Joe Biden's deputy national security adviser, Daleep Singh, a key architect of global sanctions against Russia, plans to take an extended leave of absence in the near future, two...
- 30 Apr 2022 00:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Wouldn’t be surprised if Moldova is dragged into this conflict by UKies, but given their dependence of Russ gas, which has no alternative for Moldova at this moment, all they have to do is ask Pootinsky for help, and the problem could be solved. Looks like they owe a ton of money to Gazprom and gas ...
- 29 Apr 2022 18:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Russian currency went from $1 = 75 roubles to as high as 138 and now back down to pre-war level of 76. With massive gold reserves, liquid black gold (oil/gas), ensuring your customer have no choice, and a serious, real, and actionable hard power, it is possible to defend your currency. ... Ruble is...
- 29 Apr 2022 07:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 967588
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
U.S. Congress revives World War Two-era "Lend-Lease" program for Ukraine The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly backed legislation on Thursday that will make it easier to export military equipment to Ukraine, reviving the "Lend-Lease Act" that helped defeat Hitler duri...