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by Nilesh KunwarUnlike politicians who Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev maintained would “promise to build a bridge even when there are no rivers,” a man in uniform is looked upon as an upright person-a bit blunt at times, but always truthful. Perhaps that’s why even though it isn’t a principle of war and has practically little to do with warfare, the “don’t make a promise that you can’t keep”
by Joydeep GhoshIn a first ever confirmed combat loss of USAF aircraft inside Iran in the ongoing Iran – USA/Israel war, Iran has shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, a twin seater fighter jet.Early on April 3, 2026; in a major escalation in the five-week-old U.S.-Iran conflict, Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet over Iranian territory. U.S. officials have
by Col (Dr.) P K VasudevaThe conflict between Iran and Israel is a long-standing ideological, political, and proxy war, intensified by Iran’s nuclear programme and its funding of anti-Israel militant groups (Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis). Israel views Iran’s nuclear goals and threats as an existential danger, leading to direct military strikes, cyberattacks, and assassinations.The recent attacks
by Nilesh KunwarBeing a matter of personal choice, there should have been no reason whatsoever for any discussion or debate regarding US President Donald Trump’s decision to choose Pakistan as the sole mediator for the second round of US-Iran negotiations.But with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt making special efforts to justify the same, questions are bound to arise.Mentioning that
by Shaumik Samar GhoshThe contentious Durand Line which separates Afghanistan and Pakistan runs 2,640-kilometre, with the western end touching Iran and the eastern end to China.Named after British diplomat Mortimer Durand, the line was drawn with an intent to measure the limit of the countries’ respective scope of influence and make a fair demarcation to facilitate diplomatic relations and
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj known as the "Father of the Indian Navy," recognised as early as the 17th century that a formidable indigenous maritime force was essential to counter colonial threats (Portuguese, British, Dutch) along India’s Konkan coast.India’s modern-day Navy is carrying forward this legacy in the maritime domain & have understood strategic importance of the key global
by M A Hossain Wars often begin with confidence in distance—precision strikes, remote control, minimal exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises disruption without entanglement. It rarely delivers resolution.That pattern is reappearing in the current confrontation with Iran.
by Nilesh KunwarFalse AllegationsJust the other day, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) issued a statement in which it accused New Delhi of launching Operation Sindoor "without any verifiable evidence or a credible investigation" into the Pahalgam terror attack.It simultaneously declared that "as a responsible country, Pakistan remains committed to peace, regional stability, and a meaningful dialogue
by Nilesh KunwarField Marshal Asim Munir must definitely have been overjoyed on receiving an invite for an exclusive lunch with the US President at White House.And for a man trying his best to live down accusations of plunging Pakistan into humongous crisis by “stealing” the peoples’ mandate through rigging in the 2024 General Elections and being referred to as a “failed marshal,” Donald Trump
by Joydeep GhoshWhen in 28 February 2026 when Israel and USA fired these PGMs into Tehran killing Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, thought that Iran will surrender and USA expected to announce victory. It was not to be Iran instead fired back and hit Israel and USA interests including its lapdog kingdoms in the Middle East nations like UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.Today is 17th day