Infrastructure that carries a nation’s data, finance and emergency communications is strategic infrastructure. We would not hand over a port, a power grid or a strategic petroleum reserve on the strength of
Is Putin’s Government Trying to Be a 19th century liberal government in the brutal evil world of the 21st century? I raise this question not only because Putin has been fighting in
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Pain shudders through the arteries of global society. Day after day passes by as the genocide against the Palestinian people continues and the conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa and
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“You have the complete right to convince any truth as a lie and any lie as a truth. That is your democratic right. You have the right to see the negative side
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A distinguished old boy of Trinity College, Kandy, who excelled both in studies and sports, young Shanthi joined the Sri Lanka Navy as part of the 3rd Intake of Cadets in 1974,
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A recent investigation of human remains found in the UK’s Cheddar Gorge has once again brought a particularly unsavory aspect of our human story into the light: human consumption of other humans.
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The naval fast attack craft engaged in close quarter battle off the coast of Boulder Point in Pulmoddai January 1999 stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Sri
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In the current state of public institutions, there is a pressing need to evaluate the role of meritocracy in appointments and decision-making. Despite various initiatives aimed at improving the performance of these
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As winter’s chill envelops us and twinkling lights adorn our streets, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Christmas, with its timeless traditions and heartwarming moments, has long been a
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Back in the day, Lauren Anderson would’ve been called a “rock-ribbed Republican.” That made her no different than virtually all her fellow FBI special agents in the era of Presidents Ronald Reagan,
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In the 28 days between November 23 and December 20, eight grenade/bomb attacks targeting Police Stations and Police posts have been engineered in Punjab. While these constitute, at worst, low grade terrorist
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The Taliban, during both periods of their rule (1996-2001 and 2021-present), carried out executions of individuals convicted of a range of crimes through methods such as shooting, beheading and hanging. They also
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The year 2024 offered a kaleidoscope of geopolitical machinations, epitomizing the quintessential interplay of collaboration and conflict that defines the global stage. As nations pursued divergent agendas, the world bore witness to
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The new parliament, packed with first timers as never before, had an interesting session last week with the dust yet unsettled over the issue of the last speaker’s doctorate. Now plain MP
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Pakistan’s strategic community was surprised by the sudden imposition of sanctions on the premier nuclear and missile development entity, The National Development Complex (NDC). The United States Department of State in a
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Hing Ting Chot! Ong Bong Chhong! The story of Bangladesh under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership is one of unparalleled transformation. Few leaders in history have redefined the trajectory of their nations as decisively
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