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Monday, March 16, 2026
TopicDefense and Security

Topic: Defense and Security

Germany prepares for space wars with new security strategy

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet called for the development of a 'robust and deterrent' satellite to promote 'responsible state behaviour' in space.

Indian K9 contingent comprising 10 dogs to guard Paris 2024 Olympics

This marks the 1st time an Indian K9 contingent, which includes 6 Belgian Malinois, 3 German Shepherds & 1 Labrador Retriever, will perform such duties abroad.

Who are Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan — militant group claiming responsibility for Mianwali air base attack

Formed this year, the group is said to be behind a string of high-profile attacks on Pakistan's military, including 2, which killed 12 soldiers in Balochistan & 3 in the northwest, respectively.

China’s gallium monopoly a red flag for US & its allies. 5 steps to de-risk supply chains

Beijing’s active role in creating a flourishing domestic ecosystem for gallium-based chips has already benefited China’s military development.

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India must allow citizens to invest beyond its borders. It’s risk management, not luxury

The financialisation of Indian household savings is one of the most important economic shifts of the past decade. But financialisation without international diversification creates fragile balance sheets.

Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.