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Are Russia and NATO inching Towards a Conflict?
The Joint Communique issued by the recent NATO summit, held on July 8-9 in Warsaw, appears to have sown the seeds of a renewed confrontation with Russia. It identifies Russia as a key threat to European security, emphasises upon ‘deterrence’ and ‘defence’ through a NATO military build-up along Europe’s eastern arc to counter the...
The Story of ‘Sher Bachha’: Braveheart Soldier Who Saved Poonch
This article was first published on Newslaundry: Read original article here: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/07/01/the-story-of-sher-bachha-braveheart-soldier-who-saved-poonch/ Tales of camaraderie and bravery from LoC in Jammu and Kashmir Nestled between the Betar Nala to the west and Poonch river to the south, Poonch is a historical...
In Search of Defense Against Nuclear Weapons
“War is the work of man/war is destruction of human life/war is death. To remember the past is to commit oneself to the future/To remember Hiroshima is to abhor nuclear war/ Inscription on the monument commemorative Pope John Paul II’s appeal for peace. August 6 is celebrated as Hiroshima Peace Day and August 9 as Nagasaki Peace Day to...
Necessity of Armed Forces Special Powers Act
In recent days there has been immense discussion across various forums over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). It was commented upon by the Supreme Court and recently by the Chief Minister of J and K, Mehbooba Mufti, who stated that it could be considered for withdrawal in places and for limited periods. Comments against it have also...
Nepal: Oli Resigns – Pushpa Kamal Dahal of CPN - MC Poised to Take Over
Maoist Chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal is poised to take over as Prime Minister in place of Oli. Till the time of writing no other leader has registered for election to the post of Prime Minister, though there were reports from the valley that the former Speaker Nembang may be put up as a candidate from the UML. Oli Resigns On the 25th of July,...