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by chanakyaa
20 Oct 2009 18:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2271
Views: 495621

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

AUSTRALIA may think the world of itself but the world does not think as much of it, at least not when it comes to a business environment, culture and social welfare, says a poll of citizens of the eight largest economies. Foreigners rated Australia for its world-class lifestyle but marked it down a...
by chanakyaa
19 Oct 2009 04:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 525506

Re: Af-Pak Watch

Indians joining British Army to beat Taliban British Raj all over again, but this time with outsourcing of her war. I'm sure many people like Mr. Mulchandi are lured by possible fast track U.K. residence upon completing services for her Majesty. On a side note. Iraq and Afg. wars have a higher perc...
by chanakyaa
19 Oct 2009 04:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 620092

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

INDIANS are flocking to join the British Army to fight the Taliban. They are entitled to sign up, as nationals of the Commonwealth. Army sources say there has been a surge recently because of the threat of a Taliban victory in Afghanistan, which would have serious consequences for India’s Muslim ne...
by chanakyaa
17 Oct 2009 01:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

China's Arrival: A Strategic Framework for a Global Relationship

http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/pub ... Report.pdf
by chanakyaa
16 Oct 2009 20:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 525506

Re: Af-Pak Watch

After OIC's Kashmir comments comes brain dead Prince's comments from the Land of Saud.

http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/daw ... pute-za-09

Bakistan is building the mass. OIC+Saud+China
by chanakyaa
14 Oct 2009 20:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

http://burmadigest.info/2009/10/08/china-–-burma-–-united-states-relations/ China also uses Burma in its strategic positioning with India, with which it has both military and economic competition. There are additionally three specific disputes: over the Aksai Chin area of Kashmir, which China took i...
by chanakyaa
14 Oct 2009 19:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis
Replies: 211
Views: 45206

Re: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis

BRF Gurus,

What's up with this news?

"After completion of the border fence work with Bangladesh, Burma could start exploring unilaterally oil and gas in the Bay of Bengal by deploying army members."
by chanakyaa
13 Oct 2009 19:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 925813

Re: Deterrence

Here is another strategic thinking, Bill Clinton on Saturday in Chicago: 'India must improve ties with Pak to overtake China' Makes sense in theory, as long as west and other land of Saud is not bestowing unending financial aid on Pak. Pak lives on financial aid. So, in their spare time they get to...
by chanakyaa
12 Oct 2009 22:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 620092

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

How do you know India is not doing stuff behind the scenes in Afghanistan. Thats what i meant when i said unusual silence from GoI side....Usually, its the empty vessels which make noise but GoI has not uttered a single word about the bombing which could mean some silent stuff is happening in the b...
by chanakyaa
12 Oct 2009 07:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 620092

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

Anybody seen this one? http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/fighting-uphill-in-afghanistan/ Why the hell would the US maintain a base in such an area? Million dollar question. May be their commitment will lead to some understanding after seeing what happens to the request for additional 40,0...
by chanakyaa
09 Oct 2009 23:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 620092

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/10/08/ST2009100803884.html - Convene a meeting of the security-intelligence departments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, China and Saudi Arabia to devise ways of eliminating al-Qaeda's leadership. China, Russia and Saudi Arabia have a long-st...
by chanakyaa
09 Oct 2009 08:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 620092

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

Even if yankees enter Pokistan (remote possibility though), they will do whatever they need to get their job done, and then leave. Look at it this way, if Pokis don't mess with IN, who will yankees sell their weapons to and how would they continue to claim that they are the only one who can save the...
by chanakyaa
09 Oct 2009 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 525506

Re: Af-Pak Watch

Boss, why would they invade Pokistan, when they have made that country so much dependent on them that they can do more with their currency instead of invading. Today, as it stands financially, Pokistan will file for bankruptcy without financial aid from the world. And, the sad part for my dear count...
by chanakyaa
06 Oct 2009 00:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2271
Views: 495621

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

I have not seen or heard any news on US media about this pervasive Aussie boorish behavior. Not that they should cover it, but imagine the same #of white Aussies being beaten up, and seriouly injured (any Indians killed so far?) in India. It would be front page news all over US. But the reason I br...
by chanakyaa
05 Oct 2009 23:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2271
Views: 495621

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Labor resurrects Howard's uranium plan Ozzies are opening it up around the time China's Westinghouse developed Nooklear power plants (NPP) are set to be operational (2012-2013). Other read There are 10 nuclear power plants (31 power-generating units) in Russia, and they generate 16pc of the country...
by chanakyaa
05 Oct 2009 19:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 925813

Re: Deterrence

{Your post was reported because the modern spelling made it look like something else entirely. Please be careful, thx}
by chanakyaa
28 Sep 2009 18:44
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pokhran II not fully successful: Scientist - Part-2
Replies: 2359
Views: 413246

Re: Pokhran II not fully successful: Scientist - Part-2

There you go: FT :: India announces capability to build high-yield nuclear arsenal FT, Today, Front page: Published: September 28 2009 03:00 | Last updated: September 28 2009 03:00 India now has the capability to build nuclear weapons with the same destructive power as those in the arsenals of the ...
by chanakyaa
27 Sep 2009 03:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

Chinese influence in Burma Please refrain from using offensive words such as "Chinki". It is not permitted on the forum. Suggestion Accepted. And, with respect, I truly hope when it comes to defending the country on the battleground our political and military establishment will not hesita...
by chanakyaa
25 Sep 2009 20:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

Chinese influence in Burma Came across a Financial Time article on growing Chinese influence in Burma (Myanmar). Chinese military is growing strong ties with Burmese junta. Chinese military is trying to cut some deal with Burmese junta that will allow Chinese companies to get to Andaman sea. That ex...
by chanakyaa
24 Sep 2009 19:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

hard to imagine that they have the capabilities to shoot down enemy satellites , shooting down ones own satellite is much easier in comparison. The exact coordinates should be available and it needs pin point and real time intelligence. Thanks. I Agree and hope it stays that way. And I also hope th...
by chanakyaa
24 Sep 2009 17:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

BRFites,

Has there been a discussion thread on Chini's ability to knock down communication satellites and IN capabilities? I would appreciate a link...
Thanks u
by chanakyaa
23 Sep 2009 18:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 967222

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

CONGRATULATIONS ISRO. In addition to armed forces, if there is any other organization in India I'm extremely proud of is ISRO. I hope they continue the commercialization of space services cleverly. China will soon come up with their "Made In China" cheaper alternative so I hope we stay ahe...
by chanakyaa
22 Sep 2009 23:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis
Replies: 211
Views: 45206

Re: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis

Interesting Read From the collapse of the Soviet Union until September 11, 2001, China was able to successfully use its security concerns within the Xinjiang Uigher Autonomous Region to build alliances with the newly formed states of Central Asia. Russia’s domestic concerns and the U.S.’s focus on f...
by chanakyaa
22 Sep 2009 20:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

The Chinese repotedly effectively killed India's ADB loan for Ar.Pr.,by getting a vote taken where Oz and Japan surprisingly voted with it.What we require is both a short term solution to defeating China's masterplan against india in the Himalayas,as well as a long term plan to scuttle China's IOR ...
by chanakyaa
22 Sep 2009 19:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1175938

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Agreed. This is an "International Aerospace Forum" so I'll make this last post and stop. China's neighbors would not all love to be stuck clinging to the Dragon's tail as it whips along. They have their economies to protect, and they would fear Chinese encroachment/domination, just like th...
by chanakyaa
22 Sep 2009 08:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1175938

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Maybe this is the heralding of the long-sought multipolarity we've been wanting. I enjoyed your post. Many things you said in your post are true, but , I hope the multipolarity, which some people seem to be in desperate wanting, ends up helping India. Multipolarity means 100% power shared by one na...
by chanakyaa
18 Sep 2009 20:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis
Replies: 211
Views: 45206

Re: Chinese incursions into Indian territory: News and Analysis

Although, first strike from China can not be ruled out, I doubt any serious armed conflict will erupt in near future. This does not mean that we sit quite and do nothing. Pointing 10,000+ missiles towards Beijing and other trade centric cities, may curb some of their recent adventures, while making ...
by chanakyaa
18 Sep 2009 18:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

chanakyaa, welcome to BRF. as to your question, while you may use such words people will treat your posts as juvenile if that is all there is to them. IMHO, it is better to avoid abusive words altogether and base your posts solely upon facts and reasoning. another thing, you will be well advised to...
by chanakyaa
18 Sep 2009 07:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3005
Views: 839949

Re: International Military Discussion

Georgia calls on countries not to sell arms to Russia Great Call, but Russians don't give a damn. The reason is that Russia is sitting on vast reserves of oil and gas which Europe is 100% dependent upon. Europeans don't like it but they have no choice. Russia is openly using its natural resources t...
by chanakyaa
18 Sep 2009 06:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360681

Re: China Military Watch

I'm a new user to this community. I've been righting to other blogs and mediums but I'm very humbled by the opinions expressed by Bharat Rakshak community. Nice to see there are people who deeply feel about the country. Our great country was raped for 200 years by British, French, Portugese and may ...