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The recent 'stopping of fire' between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States, marks a significant shift in the region's geopolitical landscape. While President Trump has claimed credit for this diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying strategic calculations reveal a more complex reality. Pakistan's Dual Doctrines Pakistan has long recognized its conventional military disadvantage against India's superior size and resources. This recognition led to the development of two complementary doctrines: asymmetrical warfare (the strategy of "bleeding India by a thousand cuts" through proxy forces and terrorist activities) and nuclear deterrence. In the global geopolitical jungle, India has a very large forest compared to the small wooded area of Pakistan, with tigers, sharks, and eagles as conventional forces. Pakistan developed two additional security strategies: releasing annoying mosquitoes over the fence (asymmetrical warfare) and installing a comi...

  While media outlets have been extensively criticizing India's apparent lack of response to the Trump administration's new tariffs, I find the Modi government's measured approach refreshing. Rather than joining other world leaders in making immediate and potentially reactive public statements, India has chosen a path of careful deliberation. This restraint raises an interesting question: Are other global leaders genuinely interested in productive negotiations with the incoming Trump administration, or are their public pronouncements merely designed to bolster domestic and international popularity? A Strategic Economic Maneuver The Modi government has instead implemented a sophisticated economic response by increasing the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per liter. What makes this move particularly astute is that this additional tax burden will be absorbed by the oil companies rather than passed on to consumers. This timing is strategic for several reasons. Oil...

Disclaimer: 1. I own significant AMZ stocks in my portfolio. 2, While I work for Amazon, I do not posses or have access to any Amazon propitiate information or data 3. All information in this article was got from SEC reports and using Claude AI. Over the past week, Amazon’s stock (AMZ) has plummeted amid President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs, sending ripples of concern through my colleagues and friends at the company. Yet, I contend this sell-off is a fleeting overreaction, fueled by market sentiment rather than a sober assessment of Amazon’s fundamentals.       Admittedly, tariffs will likely drive up the prices of goods sold on Amazon’s retail platform. Critics argue this could erode demand, but I see a different outcome: higher prices may actually bolster Amazon’s revenues. Even if consumers shift toward cheaper items or buy less, total spending could rise—a dynamic supported by the company’s historical resilience.   Consider the data from Q1-2021 to Q4-2024: t...

  Dear President Trump, I hope this email finds you well. I am a strong supporter of your administration’s policies to bring peace to the Middle East and Ukraine. I am writing to share an idea that I believe could significantly enhance your legacy, resonate deeply with your supporters, and make a powerful statement about American sovereignty. The Idea: Refuse the Nobel Peace Prize I have been hearing this on various traditional media on how you want to stop the war as you covet the Peace prize and not because you think killing humans itself. I propose that if the Nobel Committee or European leaders offers you the Nobel Peace Prize, you should consider refusing it. This bold move would underscore your commitment to American sovereignty and your disdain for the global elite. It would also highlight your tangible achievements, such as the Abraham Accords, and demonstrate that your actions speak louder than any symbolic gesture from Oslo. By rejecting the prize, you could...