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by SwamyG
05 Apr 2022 16:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 641
Views: 228149

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

https://www.rt.com/news/553261-india-ba ... -conflict/
How India balanced all sides in the Russia-West conflict
Refusing to condemn Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, India has been managing a multi-aligned foreign policy, to its benefit
by SwamyG
04 Apr 2022 13:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

I am in US, and not all Indo Americans oppose Russia either. I cannot quantify, though. It is Universal for humans to oppose war these days, and based on the media reports it is likely that Indo-Americans also view Russia as not only the aggressor, but the cause of the human suffering. No doubt ther...
by SwamyG
01 Apr 2022 02:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

War is good business. Even the US stock exchange losses are more like a correction. Except the poor Ukrainians, everyone is going home with their share of the pie.
by SwamyG
25 Mar 2022 01:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

bala wrote: I wish India had done this to BD when Independence was declared, no Armed forces for BD, India will supply protection by its Armed forces.
CHT should have been absorbed.
by SwamyG
25 Mar 2022 01:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Tanaji wrote:This delegation is probably an all expenses paid junket for MPs to do chai biskoot sessions with babus.
They had Rajasthan in their itinerary.
by SwamyG
25 Mar 2022 00:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Currency war is a precursor to full shooting match. The World is not like that it was in the 40s. A full scale war involving major powers have serious consequences on the public in far away lands. The war fields and attack modes have expanded. The powers realize this, they are not stupid. Full shoo...
by SwamyG
17 Mar 2022 04:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Meanwhile Ukraine will go through destruction presided by Zelensky who could have avoided all this by declaring his country as Neutral and Not NATO. Similar to Saddam Hussein, who should and could have told in several categorical ways he did not have WMD. He played along and sent mix messages, and ...
by SwamyG
17 Mar 2022 02:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Modi-Zelensky were supposed to talk Putin-Modi talked. Not sure if all three talked. Would be great if true. Modi spoke to Putin on Feb 24th/25th March 2nd and March 7th. Such high level talks cannot be just for evacuation. Modi spoke to Zelensky twice (Feb 26th & March 7th). Putin-Zelensky hav...
by SwamyG
14 Mar 2022 00:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Mark my words this mother-son duo are headed to their "mothership" INC sooner or later. They sense an opportunity now with Sonia aging, both her kids turning out to be duds with no clear sign of continuity, so the opportunity is ripe for Menaka and Varun to jump the ship. The Congressies ...
by SwamyG
12 Mar 2022 17:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

I get the feeling AAP is the Ghatotkach at the Indra Shakti - Khalistanis. AAP and Khalistanis intrisically are anarchists, and if their handlers do not baby sit them every second, they would end up tearing each other. Either Khalistani have to be pulled back or AAP has to be. If AAP is pulled back,...
by SwamyG
11 Mar 2022 03:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Punjab needs a person like K. Annamalai (in TN). A retired senior cop with good administrative experience. He cleared civil services (IPS) when he was in his mid-20s. Undergrad in Engineering and did MBA at IIM. Experience living in other parts of India. And still grounded to people (his cop life he...
by SwamyG
10 Mar 2022 22:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Dilbu wrote:BJP will lose onlee. :(( :(( :((
We could not have done it without you. :mrgreen:
by SwamyG
10 Mar 2022 09:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Republic TV projecting 273 for ba ja pa.
by SwamyG
10 Mar 2022 09:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

AAP so far 43% in Punjab.
by SwamyG
10 Mar 2022 09:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

As long as BJP forms the gov in UP, it is fine.
by SwamyG
08 Mar 2022 19:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Modi and Amit will not impose President's Rule for political reasons. It would be considered if there is severe security threat to nation.
by SwamyG
08 Mar 2022 01:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Russia had last year tested its internet security by disconnecting from the internet, as per Reuters. It is like they gamed everything.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/russ ... 021-07-22/
by SwamyG
08 Mar 2022 01:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Considering the flurry of talks in Turkey etc, in terms of political objective, the chess game is entering the late middle game. Probably a short endgame.
by SwamyG
08 Mar 2022 01:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Republic TV reported about a talk between Putin-Modi-Zelensky. True? Modi-Zelensky were supposed to talk Putin-Modi talked. Not sure if all three talked. Would be great if true. Modi spoke to Putin on Feb 24th/25th March 2nd and March 7th. Such high level talks cannot be just for evacuation. Modi s...
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 21:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

What would happen if BJP got only a 35% vote share in UP? Will BJP still form the government?
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 20:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Sachin wrote: What kind of country is Ukraine?
Got similar feeling, it seems to have attracted lots of weirdo chadacters.
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 20:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Republic TV reported about a talk between Putin-Modi-Zelensky. True?
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 20:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

NPR's "Karen" Lauren Frayer's on UP elections: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/05/1082258984/india-uttar-pradesh-elections-crime-police-muslims Why this woman and others like her are allowed to freely roam India for propaganda is one of this Govts biggest mysteries. A simple answer: They have...
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 20:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

BJP projected to have 40-45% of voteshare.
by SwamyG
07 Mar 2022 20:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 412470

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Republic TV reporting change in percentage is -6.1%. They are painting a negative picture for BJP. However, the P-MARQ exit poll gives 240+ seats.
by SwamyG
05 Mar 2022 11:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

sohamn wrote: These are standard tactics to coerce your opponent into submission without putting boots on the ground.
If these seem fair to one side, the other side might consider shelling civilians as fair too. Or create cloud of nuclwar.
by SwamyG
05 Mar 2022 04:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

I am missing something big that is happening or missing something that had happened. Both Russia and the West are paying India too much attention.
by SwamyG
05 Mar 2022 04:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/russia-says-130-buses-ready-to-evacuate-indian-students-foreigners-from-ukraine-12691272.htm Approximately 8,000 Indians, mainly students, are stranded in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had said on Tuesday. "A total of 130 comfortable buses are ...
by SwamyG
04 Mar 2022 19:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Republic TV using other media reports say Zelenskyy has fled to Poland.

added: based on Russian media/sources
by SwamyG
04 Mar 2022 09:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10575179/Russian-troops-fire-Ukrainian-civilians-protecting-Europes-largest-nuclear-plant.html Russian tanks set reactor at Europe's biggest atomic power plant ON FIRE: Zelensky accuses Putin of 'nuclear terror' after shelling starts blaze at unit housing rad...
by SwamyG
04 Mar 2022 03:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8808
Views: 2486649

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Covid and this War have proved India's mettle. West just cannot handle it. They tried to delay India's rise since 1947. How can they handle Russia, China and India, and the rest of the World? Only a tightly integrated World in the way they want it will help them.
by SwamyG
04 Mar 2022 03:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

https://thehill.com/policy/international/596693-biden-weighing-sanctions-on-india-over-russian-military-stockpiles Biden weighing sanctions on India over Russian military stockpiles. The Biden administration is weighing whether to impose sanctions against India over its stockpile of and reliance on ...
by SwamyG
04 Mar 2022 02:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8808
Views: 2486649

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Sorry if this was posted: https://thehill.com/policy/international/596693-biden-weighing-sanctions-on-india-over-russian-military-stockpiles Biden weighing sanctions on India over Russian military stockpiles. The Biden administration is weighing whether to impose sanctions against India over its sto...
by SwamyG
03 Mar 2022 02:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

In chess paralance, Russia is past the Opening. Its pieces are developed. Game progressed to the middle game. Can Russia withstand economic pressures? That is probably as important as its military, and resulting political objective. A protracted middle game is more agaimst Russian interests. It woul...
by SwamyG
03 Mar 2022 01:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Sorry for OT, I just saw Arnab and Tarek Fateh beating American media and military-industrial complex, calling out Ukranian racism against black and brown people. :rotfl: Arnab asked the Americans on the panel "Why is your stock market going up" (paraphrasing). Arnab has taken a clever pos...
by SwamyG
02 Mar 2022 23:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

In one segment a Portugal expert after complaining about Arnab style made significant remarks about US knee on Western Europe. I didn't get his name in the din! Leftists, Congies and BIF are celebrating forwarding a clip where the guy goes on to lecture Arnab, and called Arnab as acting against Ind...
by SwamyG
02 Mar 2022 05:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

It is India which has the dependence and is actually more vulnerable than Russia in that aspect. We survived '98, no? True, India is not where we want it to be, and the world is not what it used to be in '98. But we cannot ignore what we have achieved or be too despondent. Our task is cut out, and ...
by SwamyG
02 Mar 2022 01:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

@sudeep, regarding digesting Ukraine. Kyiv was an important center in the development of 'Rus'. This is like Duryodhana and Duhsashana fighting over something.
by SwamyG
02 Mar 2022 01:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 969490

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

Prem Kumar wrote:Except that, unlike Shakti, this weapon can be used multiple times
By the next time it is used, India would have improved more of its infrastructure.