US Weapons Left in Afghanistan Smuggled or Sold to Al-Qaeda Affiliates, BBC Report
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BBC reports that half a million US weapons obtained by the IEA in Afghanistan are unaccounted for, raising concerns over smuggling.
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Changing Trends
The \”no first use\” (NFU) policy, which is the cornerstone of India\’s nuclear doctrine, has been questioned by some of the country\’s senior officials, who have suggested that it might as well contemplate a preemptive strike.
Even Amid Flaring Tensions With The US, Russia Delivers Second S-400 Systems To China
The second S-400 missile defense system was shipped to China by Russia in the face of increasing tensions with the US. The S-400s were allegedly shipped by maritime routes. Additionally, the handing over certificate was signed in China in December, a military-diplomatic source told the Russian news agency. S-400 contract with China Similarly, China became […]