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Seaborn Terrorist Tactics and Global Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures
Maritime terrorism poses a significant and evolving threat to global security, particularly in regions with substantial maritime trade. The Sea Tigers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka pioneered sophisticated seaborn guerrilla tactics, inspiring groups like Al-Qaeda’s naval division in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Shabaab in Somalia, the Houthis in Yemen, and…
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The Future Implications of Water Wars: A Global Perspective
As freshwater scarcity intensifies globally, competition over water resources is becoming a critical geopolitical and economic issue. Some nations have begun privatizing and even weaponizing water, raising concerns about future “water wars.” This paper explores the factors driving water conflicts, potential geopolitical flashpoints, and strategies for mitigating these tensions. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this study…
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Deconstructing the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday Bombings: A False Flag Operation?
This article examines the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, analyzing them through the lens of a possible false flag operation. It critically engages with geopolitical, intelligence, and political dimensions, linking the attack to broader international power struggles between China, India, and the United States. Drawing from intelligence leaks, insider testimonies, and investigative reports,…
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Book Review: Spy Tiger: The 05 File by Shiv Shankar Sharma
Spy Tiger: The 05 File is a profoundly compelling memoir that delves into the complex and often shadowy world of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam), told through the eyes of Kagusthan Ariaratnam, a former intelligence operative. Co-authored with journalist Michael Bramadat-Willcock, the book offers a rare, insider perspective on one of the most…
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Bay of Bengal: India’s Maritime Backyard and the Cost of Alienating the Resident Power
As India continues to strengthen its naval footprint in the region, any effort by Bangladesh to challenge this balance of power risks pushing the smaller nation into vulnerability and irrelevance.
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How the Indian Navy is Redefining Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
As Navy Day 2024 unfolds, the Indian Navy stands at the forefront of India’s strategic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. This celebration of maritime strength is a poignant reminder of the Navy’s evolution into a force that secures India’s maritime interests and contributes to regional stability and global security.
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Beyond SAGAR: Tactical and Operational Insights from India-South Africa Naval Collaborations
India’s relationship with Africa has long been anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional stability. Over recent years, this relationship has taken on a new operational dimension, particularly in the maritime sphere. India is committed to its Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) policy. As a result, the…
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The 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings – A Recurrence Of The Reichstag Fire Like Ruse
The bombing that occurred on Easter Sunday in April 2019 in Sri Lanka, initially attributed to ISIS as retribution for the New Zealand Mosque attacks, killing at least 290 people and injuring hundreds, has now been called into question as a potential hoax. This author, Kagusthan Ariaratnam, challenges the official narrative within the context of Sri Lankan foreign policy.…
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Book Review – Stranger than Fiction: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
The book Stranger Than Fiction: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination (2022) by Harish Venugopalan is a meticulous exploration of one of the most significant political assassinations in India’s modern history. The book delves into the events surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, highlighting the intricate web of political motives, social upheaval,…