DEFENCE

The Myanmar Army is reported to have lost control of critical towns along the Myanmar-China border. This is a matter of concern for India.

The interim defence budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on February 01, 2024 lays emphasis on the twin objective of promoting self-reliance and exports in the current geopolitical scenario.

Last August, a Russian helicopter pilot Maksim Kuzminov flew to Ukraine and handed them the helicopter and a cache of secret documents

Philippines holds a special position in Southeast Asia. Its unique location between the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea provides an unmatched advantage in terms of geography.

Philippines foreign policy remains intricately woven with its historical experiences, informing its position amidst contemporary regional power dynamics.

The European Union (EU) has recently shifted its attention towards the Indo-Pacific, outlining a strategic vision that aims to strengthen cooperation with regional players.

Israel can no longer be secure fighting just Iran’s proxies but rather must target Iran itself. Israel must now strike directly within Iran and hit them hard. The world simply cannot afford nuclear weapons in the hands of these religious fanatics. If we do not bring down Iran to its knees today for whatever reason, we will be condemned to regret it forever.

Only having nuclear weapons is not sufficient, when a country wants to establish a potent nuclear deterrence mechanism. What is important is to have a reliable nuclear weapon delivery system.

Merely importing arms doesn't necessarily make a nation strong. While acquiring advanced weaponry can enhance a country's military capabilities, there are several other factors that contribute to a nation's strength.

Except for USA, Russia, UK, France, Germany, China, Israel and Sweden most other nations spend billions of dollars for importing weapons because they can’t make their own. Question is how do these nations decide which weapon system to buy?

The year 2023 will be remembered as a “water shed” in which conflicts emerged in various parts of the universe posing a considerable challenge to peace and stability.

War is the most destructive and pitiless of all human activities. And yet the experience of war has a profound and strangely compelling effect on those who fight. Combat kills, maims, and terrifies, but it can also reveal the power of brotherhood and selfless sense of purpose.