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Jan 24, 2022, 11:56 AM

Is America Pushing Itself to the Limits?

America surfaced as a world power at the end of the 19th century after winning the war against Spain in 1898. By the end of World War II, America emerged as a superpower. It had a nuclear monopoly and...

Jan 13, 2022, 7:24 PM

Kazakhstan Crisis and Challenges For Russia

On 2 Jan, 2021demonstrations started in the Zhanaozen, an oil hub station of Kazakhstan, and the same site witnessed the deadly clashes between protesters and police about a decade ago. Then protests spread across the country. Approximately 1,000 people...

Oct 29, 2021, 1:05 AM

Combined threat of China-Pakistan-Afghanistan

Recent development in Afghanistan has generated understandable concerns in the region and beyond. The significant priorities are ensuring that Afghanistan’s soil should not be used to ferment and spread terrorism and have an inclusive government. The abrupt withdrawal of...

Oct 12, 2021, 11:23 PM

Geopolitical Deluge and QUAD

“Wisdom is to live in tune with the mode of the changing world.” Thiruvalluvar Geopolitics is the use of geography as an element of power. It is generally associated with the logistical requirements of military forces. Location plays an essential role...

Oct 9, 2021, 1:17 PM

The Resurrection of Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir

On Oct 6, 2021, Terrorists killed two teachers of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School Sangam, Eidgah in Srinagar in Kashmir valley. Unfortunately, this was the third attack in a week. The teachers who made their supreme sacrifices are...

Sep 22, 2021, 12:12 PM

Battle of Haifa 1918: A Saga of Indian Valour

“Exceptional qualities of character, a deep devotion to duty, and a well-rounded personality are the prerequisites of military leadership. They are necessary to overcome the frictions inherent in war and to reach ‘heroic decisions based on reason’, which are...

Sep 11, 2021, 11:04 AM

9/11 in the US and State of Terrorism

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many people of the US were tried and charged with acts of terrorism or other organised crimes, but some of them have died before being convicted or prosecuted. Nevertheless, they all were broadly stated...

Aug 30, 2021, 3:35 PM

Pakistan: An Epicentre of Global Terrorism

Terrorism is a well thought out strategy wherein the terrorists use violence to create fear and terror among the people. After Sept 11, 2001 attack on the US and Nov 26, 2008, Mumbai attack on India, there is a...

Aug 28, 2021, 12:54 AM

Afghanistan: Promise Turned into Tragedy

On Aug. 26 2021, powerful explosions rocked near the Abbey gate at Kabul in Afghanistan. This terrorist attack resulted in the killings of 13 US service members, injured 18 Americans and killed more than 60 Afghan people. This terrorist attack...

Aug 20, 2021, 6:43 PM

POJK: A Breeding Ground of Terrorism of Pakistan

The direct hostilities of Pakistan since 1947, in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, is a cause of various issues in the region. Pakistan is very active in helping and setting up jihadists training camps in POJK and...

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About Me

Colonel Balwan Nagial retired from the Indian Army in 2019 after serving for thirty years. Managed administration, security, project mgt throughout his service. He loves writing and contributing in newspapers and magazines in India. He loves Israeli culture.