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The Battle for Kabul has Begun

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The well-synchronised multiple-attacks in Kabul and neighbouring provinces on Sunday afternoon are yet another grim reminder of what awaits Afghanistan. Kabul has already emerged as the key battlefield for groups...

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The Reality of Defence Procurement

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The past few months have seen considerable activity, and inneundos and accusations bandied back and forth, on a number of issues  between Army Headquarters—the Army Chief in particular—and India’s political...

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North Korea’s Rocket Fails

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North Korea's recent unsuccessful attempt to launch a satellite demonstrates that it still has a long way to go before mastering long-range ballistic missile technology. It is a known fact...

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Manipur: Post-Assembly Elections 2012

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Elections to Manipur’s 10th Legislative Assembly were conducted, in January-February 2012. The Indian National Congress [INC] swept the polls and sealed an absolute majority (42 seats out of 60) in...

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Khamenei Strikes Back

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Conservative forces loyal to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emerged victorious in the March 2012 elections to the Majlis (Parliament). Ahmadinejad’s hard line faction suffered a big defeat even...

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