Tag: Russia
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting adds to the Beauty of Islamabad
Before the arrival of dignitaries and esteemed guests for the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) meeting, the Federal Capital Islamabad, has been decorated beautifully. The main highways and intersections across Islamabad have been decorated with beautiful green crescent colors. Government buildings as well as private business centers have also been decorated. A video of Islamabad beautifully…
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Putin extends supports to Harris in US election
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after Washington accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote. Putin often comments on political and social issues in the United States, often with sarcasm. He said last year that…
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How cult leadership can derail democracies
Humans have a natural inclination toward hero-worship, often seen in the admiration of sports stars and actors, which is deeply ingrained in our culture. However, this tendency becomes dangerous when people start idolizing unethical leaders, leading to the rise of a cult of personality. This phenomenon is not limited to autocratic regimes but is increasingly…
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Go the Putin’s Way or the Highway
Russia saw some really tough days after the Cold War ended. The two terms during the Yeltsin tenure were really, really bad and tormenting. The oligarchs were handed down the state enterprises but nothing changed the future of the downtrodden people, the wretched state of a common man could not change during those years of…
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Unraveling the Cold War: Ideological Struggles and the Nuclear Arms Race
In the annals of history, the Cold War stands as a testament to the deep-rooted ideological conflicts between the world’s great powers. It was not merely a struggle for nuclear supremacy but a clash of irreconcilable worldviews: capitalism versus communism. The post-World War II world was sharply divided between two ideological blocs, each vying for…
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Top executive of Njord Partner deletes X profile after secret Putin links exposed
(By Monitoring Desk): A senior executive of the private equity firm, Njord Partners, has deactivated his X (formerly known as Twitter) account after an investigation found that his firm has been awarded Russian state contracts from agencies controlled by sanctioned individuals, including an ally of Vladimir Putin. The investigation by the Telegraph newspaper established that Arvid Trolle,…
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Russian Missile Passed through Airspace: Polish Military
The Polish military has alleged that a Russian missile passed through the country’s airspace on Friday, entering from and back into Ukraine. According to Al Arabiya reports, the Polish military claimed a Russian missile passed through its airspace as Russia engaged with Ukraine in one of its biggest missile attacks since the start of the…
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Russia’s war with Ukraine placed at the back burner
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, though significant, has been overshadowed by the spotlight on Gaza, relegating President Putin’s war to the subtext of international attention. While President Volodymyr Zelensky tirelessly calls on allies for financial and ammunition support, he grapples with a pressing issue on the home front— a shortage of human resources. Ukraine’s military…
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Middle East and the likely scenario!!!
The scenario in the Middle East might change to the utter detriment of Israel. The countries in the region are now seething with rage. They are on their tenterhooks, for they might be driven into war sooner than later. The West for one, shouldn’t bury its head into the sand because the danger is imminent.…
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G20s decision to include African Union a historic move
DELHI: The African Union (AU) invited by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the G20 as its newest permanent member is a move not surprising for many, claims BBC. According to BBC, a key objective of the move is to unite Africa and enable it the opportunity to have a “unified voice in global affairs”.…