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  1. pmaitra

    Gun battle in Dhaka

    Why can't India get involved? I am not saying sent Indian troops. I am saying arm and support those trying to topple that regime. Moreover, the so called alliance won't work long. Saudi Arabia is in trouble. Oil prices have come down. The US now is a competitor to Saudi oil. Most of the...
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    My hypothesis is that if the source of the funding of this Wahhabi ideology is destroyed, over a period of time, the terrorism coming our of the neighbouring countries will also dry out. Of course, we have to fight terrorism. We cannot let down our guard. Our BSF, CRPF, etc., are being attacked...
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    Thank you for a thoughtful post. Very good points. Now, I have a few things to add, and this follows from the Wahhabi money you mentioned. I would actively consider helping all the elements that are trying to topple the Saudi regime. The Houthis come to mind. Even Iran needs to be taken...
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    I presume that was a response to my post. I agree. The strategic response will vary. I was referring to the immediate response. When it comes to immediate response, like a terror attack or hostage situation, the response should be the same.
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    ISIS or ISI? What difference does it make? Few days back, Turkey, led by Erdogan, rebuked Bangladesh for its crackdown on the Islamists. Egypt refused to become party to a Saudi led anti-ISIS coalition. Terror attacks happened in Egypt. Now, we have one in Bangladesh. Turkey, along with Saudi...
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    Bangladesh forces clear Dhaka cafe and rescue hostages
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    Gun battle in Dhaka

    Recently, in the wake of a series of murders of Hindus, Buddhists, Secularists, and Liberals, the Bangladesh government started a crackdown. Around fourteen thousands suspected Islamists were detained. This might as well be a retaliation. RIP to the victims. Hope the security forces quickly...
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