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Hindu Population 2050: Pew Projections, South Asian Demographic Shifts, and India’s Roadmap
Pew Research Center’s cohort-component projections to 2050 indicate that Hindus will grow substantially in absolute numbers while maintaining a broadly stable global share. India remains the demographic center of gravity and a Hindu-majority nation, even as fertility converges across communities due to education, urbanization, and health gains. Nepal sustains a Hindu-majority profile, Sri Lanka and…
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Essential Takeaways from the Russia-Ukraine War: Army Chief’s Complete Case for Self‑Reliance
General Manoj Pande’s remarks distill a clear strategic lesson from the Russia-Ukraine conflict: self-reliance is indispensable for credible and sustained defence capability. The land domain remains decisive in contested border environments, even as jointness and integration across services continue to matter. The Indian Army’s modernization agenda emphasizes niche technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, advanced…
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Afghanistan’s Throes Of Instability And Conflict
The situation in Afghanistan, often referred to as the ‘graveyard of empires,’ has been marked by ongoing conflicts and instability within its borders and in its relations with neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran. The Taliban’s strict rule has imposed a heavy burden on ordinary Afghans, leaving them with no escape from their oppressive regime.…
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Peaceful Pakistan: An Utopian Vision?
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Pakistan – Withering State
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Surviving The Burnout: A Virtual Coup By The Pakistan Army Is Already In The Making
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd). From an existential angle, the situation in Pakistan is yet below the threshold, although the flow of events will remain unpredictable. Issues such as the fate of nuclear assets are not yet in reckoning because the Pakistan Army is still there. Signs of division in its ranks have…
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China’s Invisible War With India And The World
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd). On 15 June 2020, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) backstabbed the Indian Army patrolling team during the Galwan Valley Clash. The whole nation was angry, but the flag-bearers of the India-China Friendship Association (ICFA) were unwavering in their support for China. ICFA didn’t see any reason to sever ties with China or…