Clausewitz’s Coup d’œil and the Center of Gravity: Understanding the Strategic and Operational Dynamics of the Iran War
Abstract Modern warfare increasingly unfolds within complex geopolitical systems involving multiple actors, domains, and strategic objectives. Classical strategic theory, however, continues to offer valuable analytical tools for interpreting contemporary conflicts.…
Geography, Operational Depth, and Logistical Friction: The Strategic Inadvisability of a Land War in Iran
Abstract Iran’s geography exemplifies the profound influence of terrain and environment on operational art. Spanning approximately 1.65 million km², the Iranian plateau features the Zagros Mountains (~1,500 km) in the…
“PUNDITS” Stop Underestimating Balen Shah: Nepal’s latest Leader Isn’t Just a Rapper-He’s Poised to Transform a Nation
In the ever-shifting landscape of global politics, international and regional pundits have a habit of dismissing unconventional figures as fleeting novelties. Balen Shah, the 35-year-old former rapper and former mayor…
The BBC’s Lopsided Lens: How “Shot Like Enemies” Distorts Nepal’s Gen Z Protests and Undermines a Nation’s Democratic Reckoning
As a documentary filmmaker myself, I have spent years navigating the ethical tightrope of storytelling-balancing raw truth with context, emotion with evidence, and individual tragedy with national reality. Watching the…
प्रजातन्त्रमा राज्य व्यवस्था र प्रकृया संवैधानिक मान्यता अनुरुप चल्नु उपयुक्तः पूर्वराजा ज्ञानेन्द्र शाह
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Nepal’s Monarchy: The Sacred Bond That Holds Us Together – 18 Years of Republican Ruin Demand a Reckoning – By Bhusan Dahal
Kathmandu, February 17 2026 CK Peela, our friendly neighbourhood Indian geopolitical guru, has once again descended from his Kathmandu balcony – probably with a fresh cup of masala chai and…