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Scientific insights into the topic of War and armed conflict
In light of the recent terrorist attack in Phalgam and the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a chilling question resurfaces: What if a regional skirmish spirals into nuclear war? A scientific paper by Richard P. Turco and colleagues paints a harrowing picture—not just for South Asia, but for the world. A Local War with … Read more
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960, has long stood as a testament to the possibility of cooperation between India and Pakistan, even amidst deep-seated hostilities. Facilitated by the World Bank, the treaty meticulously delineated water-sharing rights over the Indus River system, ensuring a relatively peaceful management of this critical resource for over six … Read more
The Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan remains one of the most prolonged and complicated territorial conflicts in modern history. Its origins trace back to the partition of British India in 1947. During the partition, princely states were given the option to join either India or Pakistan based on geographic contiguity and demographic composition. Jammu … Read more
The conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a protracted war of attrition, now entering its seventh phase. Colonel Markus Reisner from Austria’s Theresian Military Academy has provided a thorough analysis of the current state of the war, focusing on how both the Russian and Ukrainian forces have adapted their military tactics. In his recent briefing, … Read more
Analysts warn that Russia’s militaristic economic strategy and planned military expenditures could deepen significant imbalances within the government’s finances. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the Russian government has recently approved a draft budget for 2025-2027 that anticipates a dramatic increase in defense spending, projected to rise to 13.5 trillion roubles (approximately $145 … Read more