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Root causes of Russia-Ukraine conflict
NATO expansion and cultural divisions underlay outbreak of war
Maldivian homeland security official deletes Facebook post mocking Lankan President
She was among three deputy ministers — along with Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid — suspended on 7 January 2024 over social media posts targeting Modi
Why Maldives swung from “India Out” to “India In”
India’s timely financial help in times of crises and China’s indifference in times of need, enhanced the value of the Indian link
Universal adult franchise – an ideal not realized even in democracies
Democratic countries find ways to restrict franchise on one ground or the other to achieve political ends
Sri Lankan Tamil parties must adopt a pragmatic approach to yet unresolved ethnic question
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, July 28 – This week marks the 42nd anniversary of Black July 1983, a tragic chapter of ethnic violence unleashed against Tamils across Sri Lanka with the tacit support of then-President JR Jayewardene’s government. Sixteen years after the civil war that...
Chinese JVs signal shift in India’s electronics manufacturing
By Unni K Chennamkulath/New Indian Express Chennai, July 28 – Indian-majority joint ventures with conditional Chinese investment are emerging as a new model for electronics manufacturing — combining global expertise with local control. This evolving structure, as seen in the Dixon–Longcheer and Epack–Hisense partnerships, illustrates...
The Last MiG-21s Are Leaving. The IAF’s Self-Sabotage Isn’t
This month, the Indian Air Force will finally retire its last MiG-21s, drawing the curtain on a fleet that has remained in service for an extraordinary 62 years. T
Arthy Ahmed builds safe Bharatanatyam haven for Bangladeshi adults
Dhaka, July 28 (The Daily Star) – When Arthy Ahmed launched her Bharatanatyam class in Dhaka, many in the classical dance circuit saw it as a side project at best, and a waste of time at worst. “They told me, don’t spend your energy on...
Pathfinder National Security Brief -02 – Modernizing Sri Lanka’s armed forces
Preparing for future security challenges
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