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    Images show madrasa buildings standing after Indian attack claim

    Looks like India did indeed drop bombs in a Forest https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/images-show-madrasa-buildings-standing-indian-attack-claim-190306033806638.html Images show madrasa buildings standing after Indian attack claim Satellite imagery shows at least six Jaish-e-Muhammad...
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    There should be an United States of America section in Country Watch

    USA is world's mightiest military power and has major entanglements in South Asia and Middle East and thus I think its prudent that it also be given a Country Watch section.
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    Does India have the capability to conduct a Special Forces Raid into Pakistan?

    India wants to emulate the Special Forces Raid that USA conducted that killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011. Aside from Indian Propaganda, realistically speaking, does India have the proper training, equipment, logistics, support and know-how to mount a special forces raid into Pakistan?
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    COAS Gen Raheel Sharif wants to hang 3,000 Terrorists in the next 48 hours

    Totally support General Sharif on this. Kill them all. No Prisoners. Its time to wipe these animals from the face of the earth. Hang 3,000 terrorists in 48 hours: Pak army chief to Sharif - The Times of India Hang 3,000 terrorists in 48 hours: Pak army chief to Sharif TNN | Dec 19, 2014...
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    American Sailors attacked in Turkey

    American Sailors on Shore leave in Istanbul attacked in Turkey
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    Russian Arms Sales to Syria

    Starting this thread so we can keep a track of what kind weapons Russia is selling the beleaguered forces of Syria. Exclusive: Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria's Assad - sources| Reuters Exclusive: Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria's Assad - sources By Jonathan Saul LONDON...
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    Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry Warns Women Not To Drive Cars or Face Reprecussions

    I have never understood this ridiculous ban on women driving cars in Saudi Arabia. What are the Saudis so afraid of? Women warned anew: Hands off cars! | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more. Women warned anew: Hands off cars! RIYADH: GHAZANFAR ALI...
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    Yom Kippur War 1973: Why did Syria fail to take the Golan Heights?

    I know the basic details around the Yom Kippur War. Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 6, 1973. Egypt was able to cross the canal and establish a defensive perimeter 12km deep and use its SAM missiles to establish air cover over its forces. At the same time Syria...
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    Can Pakistan successfully build Engines for Tanks and Jet Fighters?

    Why is it that Pakistan can fully built a JF-17 or Al-Khalid Tank but always has to import engines from foreign countries such as China or Ukraine? Why hasn't Pakistan invested in developing the technical know how to build and develop its own engines?
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    China's Choice: India or Pakistan? Which country is more important for China’s future?

    I hope China's continues to be a strong ally of Pakistan. India has its own ambitions to unseat China as the leading power in Asia. China’s Choice: India or Pakistan? | The Diplomat China's Choice: India or Pakistan? Which South Asian country is more important for China’s future? By Mu...
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    How Israel developed the Singapore Armed Forces

    Interesting Article on how Singapore relied on Israel to develop its Armed Forces.  Advertisement A deep, dark, secret love affair A team of IDF officers, known as the `Mexicans,' helped Singapore establish an army. It was the start of a very special relationship. By Amnon Barzilai Jul...
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    India all set to encircle Pakistan via Afghanistan

    What is Pakistan doing to counter this potential encirclement of Pakistan by India? India all set to corner Pakistan, China; trying to woo Afghanistan Published: Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8:59 [IST] Read more at: India all set to corner Pakistan, China; trying to woo Afghanistan - News...
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    Chinese Navy projecting power in the Indian Ocean worries Indian Navy

    Interesting times in Indian Ocean. Coming to the Indian Ocean, the Chinese Navy: How Should India Respond? | The National Interest Coming to the Indian Ocean, the Chinese Navy: How Should India Respond? James Holmes October 7, 2014 Chinese submarines prowling South Asia’s briny deep? No...
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    American TV Show Homeland's protrayal of Pakistan

    Just wondering if anyone has watched the TV Show Homeland. I watched it, its portrayal of Pakistan is quite different than reality. Although some parts were spot on. Season 4 takes place in Pakistan and in particular Islamabad. The scenes of Islamabad were shot in CapeTown, South Africa.
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    Indian Defence Company which created Brahmos Missile headed for Bankruptcy

    So the much touted Indian Defence Company which created the Brahmos is headed for Bankruptcy. What happened exactly? I thought such a great hypersonic missile would attract lots of buyers and keep company's revenue stream growing. BrahMos company ailing, headed for BIFR - The Hindu BrahMos...
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    Over 7,000 Saudis have joined ISIS

    A very disturbing number. Saudis most likely to join ISIS, 10% of group's fighters are women Although Saudi Arabia is the Arab country putting the most effort into raising awareness of the threat of the Islamic State (ISIS) and fighting the group, Saudi citizens are the most responsive to...
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    China's Strategic Shrewdness

    Interesting Article on the nature of China's strategies. The myth of China's strategic shrewdness- Nikkei Asian Review October 20, 2014 1:00 pm JST The myth of China's strategic shrewdness HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei senior staff writer TOKYO --Imagine if just a few days before China's leader Xi...
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    India will purchase more Israeli weapons now that BJP is back in power

    Its pretty funny that India has to purchase weapons from such a small country. But these weapons could prove to be a strategic threat to Pakistan and China. India’s Promising Israel Defense Ties | The Diplomat India’s Promising Israel Defense Ties Stalled on scandals, a missile deal has given...
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    India is unable to fight a two front war with Pakistan and China

    Indian military despite all its bluster still cannot hold back its two principle adversaries at bay. Difficult to face joint China-Pak threat: IAF - Hindustan Times Difficult to face joint China-Pak threat: IAF Rahul Singh, Hindustan Times New Delhi, February 18, 2014 First Published: 22:46...
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    Saudi Arabia sentences Shia Cleric to Death

    Saudi Arabia is a very dangerous country for non-sunni Muslims Saudi Arabia sentences outspoken Shi'ite cleric to death: brother - Yahoo News Canada Saudi Arabia sentences outspoken Shi'ite cleric to death: brother By By Angus McDowall | Reuters – 9 hours ago By Angus McDowall RIYADH...

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