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by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 23:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2855668

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

There are references to two Tabligi events where Malaysians were allegedly exposed. The first was about a month ago in Lahore, Pakistan and the second in Kuala Lumpur.
by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 20:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

4 out of 2328 (3 terrorists and 1 child rapist/murderer) with 4 due on Friday (high profile rapist/murderers) suggests the process of application of the death penalty is capricious and political.
by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 18:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The ICJ claim seems to be an attempt to confuse the jail authorities? To make it appear as if there is an outstanding appeal before a court? The claims made in the letter written by their lawyer to the ICJ are quite outrageous and defamatory to the judicial system of India.
by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2855668

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Coronavirus Pandemic Update 37: The ACE-2 Receptor - The Doorway to COVID-19 (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs)

by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 03:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It flummoxes me that these guys are getting such legal support to even go to ICJ which has no locus standi. I suspect there are some big names to come out if they don't exhaust the process. Hence this drama. How do they intend to do this? Only State parties (for disputes) or UN agencies (for adviso...
by Gerard
17 Mar 2020 00:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 954223

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ ... 9THyL.html
I can say today, India is dying to work with Pakistan. India’s path of progress goes through Pakistan, I am convinced,” Akhtar said during a chat show.
by Gerard
16 Mar 2020 06:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 362802

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

There's a standing committee on defense in parliament. I'm skeptical that they are briefed on any material sensitive, live item or actually exert material oversight Isn't Asaduddin Owaisi a member? I seem to recall his father having an 'interest' in defense matters as well. He had a record for aski...
by Gerard
14 Mar 2020 16:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2855668

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The inhaled corticosteroid ciclesonide blocks coronavirus RNA replication by targeting viral NSP15 Shutoku Matsuyama, Miyuki Kawase, Naganori Nao, Kazuya Shirato, Makoto Ujike, Wataru Kamitani, Masayuki Shimojima, Shuetsu Fukushi Abstract Steroid compounds, which are expected to have dual functions...
by Gerard
13 Mar 2020 15:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1270304

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

We understand the defence of the country is crucial and is an important aspect, but the environment is also our concern,” the Chief Justice said. Everyone knows that low frequency affects the wildlife, the flora and fauna and the forest ecology adversely, he said.
by Gerard
08 Mar 2020 17:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2855668

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Amber G - so what is best estimate of R0 and CFR for this thing?
by Gerard
07 Mar 2020 16:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Saudi Arabia and its impact on Indian security
Replies: 499
Views: 107872

Re: Saudi Arabia and its impact on Indian security

Saudis reportedly detain three royal princes over ‘coup plot’ Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman, and the monarch’s nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were accused of treason and taken from their homes early Friday by black-clad royal guards, the Wall Street Journal reported...
by Gerard
07 Mar 2020 04:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 954223

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Xpost Sixty years and nothing has changed.... The need for external assistance looms large in Ayub’s approach to foreign policy. He has made it clear that Pakistan relies for a major portion of its required aid, economic as well as military, on the US, that as an ally it should have a special right ...
by Gerard
07 Mar 2020 04:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7957
Views: 2267677

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Sixty years and nothing has changed.... The need for external assistance looms large in Ayub’s approach to foreign policy. He has made it clear that Pakistan relies for a major portion of its required aid, economic as well as military, on the US, that as an ally it should have a special right to suc...
by Gerard
06 Mar 2020 07:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 791099

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Manish_P wrote:What's the cost of each? Not sure but I think the Sig 716 and the CAR 816 are the costliest, followed by the AK203. The Arsenal ARM5 reportedly costs about half of the others.
A good point. How does it compare capability/quality wise?
by Gerard
06 Mar 2020 06:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1847525

Re: Internal Security Watch

The religion of the then juvenile rapist and murderer has nothing to do with him now being free. The then juvenile justice act did not allow any other sentence but that imposed. Juvenile justice worldwide aims at reformation not punishment but clearly beasts like the juvenile rapist and murderer wer...
by Gerard
06 Mar 2020 04:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 791099

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

I agree. Standardization is needed and the Indian market is huge enough that foreign manufacturers (if their products are necessary) will set up local production.
by Gerard
05 Mar 2020 02:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Question - why the inclusion of Afghanistan, not a part of British India?
by Gerard
04 Mar 2020 08:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 954223

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

No Need for US to Solve Afghanistan-Pakistan Issues: Qureshi Any reservations Afghanistan has with Islamabad should be resolved bilaterally rather than involving the United States , Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Sunday, in reference to part of a joint US-Afghan declaration on peace efforts. “...
by Gerard
04 Mar 2020 04:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

One difference with the CAA is that the US law allows the US Attorney General to add his favorite persecuted minority to the list. It explicitly favors Jews and Evangelical Christians but leaves the door open for others (from the specific countries listed) to be added by the AG.
by Gerard
04 Mar 2020 04:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Can you or any stalwart actually dig up the "offensive" part of this amendment that clearly shows where minorities of certain communities are not given benefit. Many thanks. Title 8 USC §1157 Pub. L. 101–167, title V, §599D, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1261 "(1) For purposes of subsecti...
by Gerard
04 Mar 2020 04:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

UN body goes to Supreme Court on CAA It appears she doesn't want the law struck down and calls it "commendable". She instead wants "Ahmadi, Hazara and Shia Muslims" to also benefit via article 14 of the constitution. Doesn't mention Rohingya but one wonders since she seeks to ha...
by Gerard
03 Mar 2020 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 791099

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

For the sake of argument, assume import is ok. India is buying CAR 816 Carbine from UAE, Sig Saur 716 rifle from USA and the AK203 rifle from Russia. Why on earth did CISF not buy more of these? ARM5 from Bulgaria?
by Gerard
03 Mar 2020 16:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1847525

Re: Internal Security Watch

Watch: Security scare at Parliament after MP’s car accidentally touches barrier There was a security scare at Parliament premises on Tuesday morning after BJP Member of Parliament Vinod Kumar Sonkar’s car accidentally touched the boom barrier placed at the entrance of the building. As the car touch...
by Gerard
29 Feb 2020 08:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2200440

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I have deleted some rather inflammatory posts. Please stay on topic and avoid getting carried away.

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by Gerard
27 Feb 2020 10:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2855668

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Aylward said that across China, about 80% of cases are mild, about 14% are severe, and about 6% become critically ill. The case fatality rate — the percentage of known infected people who die — is between 2% and 4% in Hubei province, and 0.7% in other parts of China, he said A case fatality rate of...
by Gerard
25 Feb 2020 21:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8939
Views: 2556546

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

"We can work together to cut air pollution, create good renewable energy jobs, and save our planet.” Someone should tweet him a photo of the largest solar facility in the world (2050 MW) in Karnataka https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/worlds-largest-solar-park-is-now-fully-operational-in-...
by Gerard
25 Feb 2020 17:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1851
Views: 598114

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Kersi wrote:Which submarines have been proven in war ?
Since the Korean war?

The SSN HMS Conqueror (S48) which sunk the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the 1982 Falklands war.
PNS Hangor (S131) which sank the INS Khukri during the 1971 war.

Both are now obsolete designs.
by Gerard
24 Feb 2020 07:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1977164

Re: Levant crisis - III

They seem to have as big a H+D problem as the Pakis.