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Syria and the resilience of the Weak: How do underdogs win the wars?

Dec 24, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Sajid Farid Shapoo

The victories of weaker forces are not anomalies but reflections of a broader strategic reality. Some scholars argue that asymmetry in war compels weaker actors to adopt unconventional strategies that exploit the vulnerabilities of stronger opponents. They have emphasised the concept of strategic interaction, insurgency tactics, and the limitations of conventional military superiority in countering non-traditional warfare.
President Ebrahim Raisi’s death will jeopardise Iran’s attempts to build alliances against Israel

May 24, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Sajid Farid Shapoo

In less than a month, Raisi visited Pakistan and Azerbaijan, two of its most significant neighbours, to bolster bilateral ties. These visits came against the backdrop of the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, which has heightened regional tensions. Iran’s strategy involves rallying support from neighbouring countries to present a united front against Israel’s actions in Gaza and beyond.
Israeli Strike On Iran Expands Middle East War| Countercurrents

Apr 20, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Andre Damon |Marwan Asmar |Ana Pararajasingham |Sajid Farid Shapoo

On Friday morning, Israel carried out an airstrike on a military base in central Iran near one of its nuclear facilities, further widening the war in the Middle East instigated by the imperialist powers. After decades of proxy conflicts throughout the Middle East, Israel and Iran have now each exchanged fire against one another from their own territory, setting a precedent for further escalation.
Trading Poverty In The Market Of Bhogvad| Countercurrents

Apr 20, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Prem Singh |Sajid Farid Shapoo |Bharat Dogra |April M. Short

(1)There is contraction of meaning in the phrase capitalist consumerism. The correct expression for the view of life (Jivan-drishti) underlying the modern industrial capitalist civilization would be the phrase Punjivadi Bhogvad. The capitalist Bhogvad operates by incorporating feudal Bhogvad into itself.
Modi’s Legacy For Informal Workers| Countercurrents

Apr 20, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Sajid Farid Shapoo |Bharat Dogra |April M. Short |Mustapha Marrouchi

Ranchi, 20 April: Real wages have barely risen in India since 2014-15, despite rapid GDP growth. The country’s social security system has also stagnated in this period. The lives of informal workers remain extremely precarious, especially in states like Jharkhand where casual employment is the main source of livelihood for millions. These are some of the findings presented by economists Jean Drèze and Reetika Khera at a press conference convened today by Loktantra Bachao 2024.
Is It Ideology Or Realpolitik?| Countercurrents

Apr 20, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Sajid Farid Shapoo |Andre Damon |Bharat Dogra |Marwan Asmar

Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory this past week were unprecedented in many ways. Firstly, the direct attacks were a departure from Tehran’s decade-long shadow war, which saw the Shia state use proxies and non-state actors to target Tel Aviv. Secondly, the world witnessed a rare display of open Arab-Israel cooperation as the news of Saudi and Jordanian help in repulsing attacks started coming in.
The China factor in the Red Sea

Feb 24, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Sajid Farid Shapoo

The simmering tensions in the Red Sea, fuelled by the unabated Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, have sparked international concern. The attacks have not disrupted global oil trade and pushed up oil prices. Beyond the immediate economic impact, which is significant, there are potential and intriguing geopolitical implications.
China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India - The Diplomat

Mar 20, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Sajid Farid Shapoo

The Iran-Saudi Arabia settlement to revive diplomatic relations alerts a serious de-escalation between the 2 bitter rivals. Nevertheless, the style wherein this deal happened raised extra questions than the rapprochement itself. The settlement was brokered by China and signed in Beijing, thus signaling a big shift in energy alignments within the Center East. Traditionally, a lot of the accords within the Center East have been both mediated or sponsored by the US.
China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India

Mar 20, 2023 | thediplomat.com | Sajid Farid Shapoo

The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia New Delhi needs to assess if China’s growing involvement in the Gulf is detrimental to its long-term security interests and the regional balance of power. The Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement to restore diplomatic relations signals a major de-escalation between the two bitter rivals. However, the manner in which this deal came about raised more questions than the rapprochement itself.