Qassem has long been one of Hezbollah's leading spokesmen, conducting interviews with foreign media, as cross-border hostilities with Israel raged over the last year.
The India Islamic Cultural Centre found it appropriate to honour a leader of Hezbollah—which is officially designated as a terrorist organisation even by several Arab countries.
Condolence meeting for the Hezbollah chief was organised by Shia group Anjuman-e-Haideri in Delhi. Envoys say new leaders will replace those slain, but they won't back down.
Israel's successes in Lebanon are spearheaded by the Intelligence Corps and the Air Force, which gave calls to cease volunteer reserve service should Netanyahu curtail the Supreme Court's authority.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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