Canberra, 1 January 2021 The four sons of Shah Jahan had started preparing for the inevitable succession struggle even before he actually fell ill. Each one attempted to win over as many nobles as possible to their individual camps; and the nobles responded in the only manner they would—attempting to side with the prince who […]
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Indian History Part 77 The Aravidu Dynasty Section V: A Civil War and Succession: Decay Sets In
January 11, 2020 
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Canberra, 11 January 2019 Sri Ranga, the younger son of Rama Raja, the viceroy of Srirangapatana and elder brother of Venkata Deva Raya II, had moved to the court in Penukonda even before his father’s death. He had been brought up by his uncle, the king, and was considered by all to be the future […]
Continue readingThe Pilgrims Progress: Russia in the Middle-East
February 9, 2016 0 Comments
Canberra, 8 February 2016 For nearly four years of the Civil War, Russia was content with providing traditional support through the provision of arms and logistics to its client-state Syria, while the Assad regime battled for its very existence. Therefore, the direct military intervention in September 2015 can be considered a revolutionary act by […]
Continue readingTURKEY ON THE BRINK PART II: THE FIGHT AGAINST THE ISLAMIC STATE
October 9, 2014 0 Comments
Singapore, 9 October 2014 [This is Part II of a two-part series analysing the precarious situation that Turkey has created for itself in the most recent conflict raging in the Middle-East against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.] Turkey’s decision to join the coalition fighting against the Islamic State (IS) along with other […]
Continue readingSYRIA—THE FORGOTTEN WAR
March 24, 2014 1 Comment
Canberra, 24 March 2014 The Civil War in Syria entered its fourth year last week, with not even the hope of an end in sight. After three years of bloodletting, there are no changes in the political landscape—Assad still remains in power and his troops have been more successful in holding back the rebels in […]
Continue readingSYRIA—NO EASY SOLUTIONS
October 3, 2013 0 Comments
Canberra, 4 October 2013 In something just over a fortnight, Syria has been pushed to the background in the collective memory of the world; the re-entry of the UN chemical weapons analysts into the country only rating a mention in the evening news. Two indisputable factors can be gleamed from this. One: the international community—read […]
Continue readingTHE TURMOIL IN SOMALIA: PART IB
November 3, 2012 0 Comments
Canberra, 3 November 2012 Post-Independence History 1960-1991 As with most post-colonial nations, the early days of independence in Somalia was also dominated by the leaders who had led and borne the brunt of the struggle for independence against the colonial powers. The first President of the newly established Somalia Republic was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar […]
Continue readingIS IT THE END GAME IN SYRIA?
August 12, 2012 0 Comments
Canberra, 12 August 2012 The Events So Far The Syrian Civil War started on 15 March 2011 as public demonstrations against the Assad regime and was generally considered to be an extension of the ‘Arab Spring’. The sporadic demonstrations soon escalated into a nationwide uprising and subsequently into a civil war with the opposition demanding […]
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