On January 28, 2014 President Obama gave his State of the Union speech before a packed Congress. There he talked about a range of issues, perhaps none more important than the war in Afghanistan and the fight against al-Qaeda networks. Here is some of what he had to say: “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops […]
Al-Qaeda threat has “evolved”, said President Obama
On January 28, 2014 President Obama gave his State of the Union speech before a packed Congress. There he talked about a range of issues, perhaps none more important than the war in Afghanistan and the fight against al-Qaeda networks. Here is some of what he had to say: “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops […]
President Obama promises that “America’s longest war” will come to an end this year
On January 28, 2014 President Obama gave his State of the Union speech before a packed Congress. There he talked about a range of issues, perhaps none more important than the war in Afghanistan and the fight against al-Qaeda networks. Here is some of what he had to say: “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops […]
Obama declares we will “complete our mission by years end” in Afghanistan
On January 28, 2014 President Obama gave his State of the Union speech before a packed Congress. There he talked about a range of issues, perhaps none more important than the war in Afghanistan and the fight against al-Qaeda networks. Here is some of what he had to say: “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops […]
Indo-Pak wars ,Clausewitzian approach and Lessons learned
Clausewitz, the great Philosopher of Modern warfare and contemporary of Napoleon defined War as ” Extension of (political) Policy by other (Violent) means .Clausewitz definition of war help us to define the Victory in war, Which according to his definition means “ Achievement of political goals for which nation goes to war.” In 1965, the […]
U.S. aircraft carriers vulnerable to supersonic “anti ship” missiles
Question: “What trumps aircraft carriers?” Answer: “Fleets of small stealth corvettes warships armed with carrier killing anti ship missiles.” How do I know this? Well Taiwan, it seems is arming more of its warships with its new “carrier killer” anti-ship missiles and building up a fleet of 12 corvettes designed with “stealth” technologies to meet […]