When Narendra Modi was elected to the office of prime minister for the first time in 2014, he invited his counterparts from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Bhutan to his swearing-in ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The move set Modi’s “Neighborhood First” policy in motion, shifting Indian foreign policy’s focus towards… Continue reading Sep 2020. India and China compete for Influence over Bangladesh
Tag: Afghanistan
Sep 2020. Afghan Vice-President survives another Assassination Attempt
Afghanistan’s vice president survived an assassination attempt in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, according to his office. Amrullah Saleh’s convoy was the target of a roadside bomb in the capital’s Taimany area during the morning rush hour, read a statement from his office. While Saleh, the senior of Afghanistan’s two vice presidents, remained unharmed, at… Continue reading Sep 2020. Afghan Vice-President survives another Assassination Attempt
Aug 2020. Attack on Prison at eastern Afghanistan
August 2020. Afghan security forces have retaken a prison in eastern Afghanistan after an hours-long gun battle with the ISIL fighters who targeted the facility in an attack that killed 29 people, officials said. At least 10 ISIL fighters involved in the assault were also killed while trying to free their comrades from the prison… Continue reading Aug 2020. Attack on Prison at eastern Afghanistan
Dec 2016. Sgt Blackman
December 2016. Most of us in our jobs have experienced bad management to various degrees, we’ll moan about it and some may be able to sort it out, but it’s part of life and we get on with it. But if your job is to be part of the Defenders of Our Freedom, the Armed… Continue reading Dec 2016. Sgt Blackman
Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
March 2020. The Taliban have resumed attacks against Afghan forces soon after signing a deal to end their war with the U.S. military, raising concerns that the Americans are leaving their Afghan allies vulnerable to an insurgency unwilling to let go of violence as its main leverage. The Taliban have carried out at least 76… Continue reading Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
Dec 2015. Kunduz and the Militias
December 2015. Kunduz in Northern Afghanistan was over-ran by the Taliban in September, They were pushed back by the Government with Western help the following month. The City is Defended by various Militias that Now have more Loyalty to themselves than to the Government. https://vk.com/video503532632_456239868
Jul 2015. Helmand Child Soldiers
July 2015. It’s not just daesh that are recruiting children to fight in their war. The British Army left Helmand six months ago, children are taking up arms in the area to protect themself from the Taliban. It goes from bad to worse. https://vk.com/video503532632_456239801
Mar 2015. Farkhunda Lynching, Afghanistan
March 2015. I’m sure there’s a news provider out there that carried this story, I hunted for it, if it’s been carried I’ll have it on one of the drives. There’s tons of the attack on social media but way too graphic. All I could find is a small mention of the funeral. I’m highlighting… Continue reading Mar 2015. Farkhunda Lynching, Afghanistan
002. George Galloway on Parliament resisting Brexit
The question is asked of George Galloway if it’s Credible for Boris Johnson to remain Defiant against the calls for him to Resign, “Well these calls for the Resignation would be more Credible if the people doing the calling were not actually stopping him from Resigning. He is desperately trying to get a General Election… Continue reading 002. George Galloway on Parliament resisting Brexit