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How Afghanistan Defeated Every Superpower in History: The Real Reasons Empires Failed

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How Afghanistan Killed All Superpowers in History: The Ugly Secret of the so called Graveyard of Empires.  Afghanistan has established a landmark that no country boasts with but none can pay without, as the country where civilizations come with a sense of assurance and go off with disappointment, defeat and missing answers. History demonstrates the repetition of the same trend as the British Empire during the 19 th century, the Soviet Union during the Cold war and the United States during the 21 st century, all joined Afghanistan with better and more advanced weapons, technology and influence over the world in general only to retreat without their initial intentions. It is not a coincidence, not a myth that is constructed with the help of propaganda, but rather the outcome of profound structural, cultural, geographic, and psychological processes which in combination form one of the most challenging conditions of foreign conquest on the planet. Geography: A Natural Barrier That Conf...

Why Rajput Kings Failed to Unite Against Invaders: The Hidden Political and Strategic Mistakes That Changed Indian History

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Why Rajput Kings Failed to Unite Against Invaders: The Strategic, Political, and Psychological Reasons Behind a Historic Failure Indian history is filled with tales of unmatched bravery, sacrifice, and honor—especially when it comes to the Rajput kings. Individually, Rajput rulers were fearless warriors who chose death over dishonor. Yet, despite their courage, a critical question remains unanswered even today: why did the Rajput kings fail to unite against foreign invaders , even when the survival of their kingdoms and culture was at stake? This was not a failure of valor. It was a failure of unity, strategy, and long-term political vision. This blog explores the deeper reasons—beyond popular narratives—behind why Rajput unity never truly materialized, and how this fragmentation changed the course of Indian history. 1. Honor Above Strategy: When Personal Valor Replaced Collective Planning Rajput culture placed extraordinary emphasis on personal bravery, honor, and martial ethics . The...

Why China Needs Taiwan More Than Any Other Territory: The Strategic, Economic, and Military Truth Behind Beijing’s Obsession

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Why China Needs Taiwan More than any other territory: the Strategic, Economic, Military, and psychological reasons. Taiwan presents a singularly critical case to China among all the other territorial conflicts in the world. It is not merely a matter of land, nationalism or historical claims. Taiwan is a meeting point of economic supremacy, military policy, technological domination, political authority and long-term world power aspirations. It is in this regard that Taiwan is at the heart of Chinese calculations in the future than any other territory. To comprehend this problem, it is necessary to go beyond the headlines and consider the underlying strategic reasoning of the insistence of Beijing on Taiwan. 1. Taiwan as the Key to China’s National Legitimacy and Political Narrative To the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Taiwan is not just a disputed land but it is a symbol of an incomplete statehood. Since the Chinese Civil War ceased in 1949 and two rival governments were left, T...

Mother of All Deals Explained: How India–EU Trade Agreement Is Reshaping Global Power

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Mother of All Deals: What It Really Is, Why India Did It, and How It Changes Global Power Why the World Is Calling It the “Mother of All Deals” The phrase “Mother of All Deals” is not just a dramatic headline. It represents one of the largest, most complex, and most impactful trade agreements in modern global economic history. The recently announced India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has the potential to reshape global trade routes, weaken traditional power centers, and elevate India’s position as a serious global economic force. This deal is being discussed not only in India and Europe, but also in Washington, Beijing, and global financial hubs — because its impact goes far beyond trade. It affects geopolitics, supply chains, jobs, investments, and global power balance. In this blog, we will break down what the Mother of All Deals actually is, which countries are involved, why India chose this path, what Europe gains, how America is affected, and what risks India must ...

UGC’s Equity Regulations 2026: Why India Introduced Them, the Incidents Behind the Law, and the Public Backlash Explained

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Understanding India’s New UGC Equity Regulations: Purpose, Controversy, and Public Reaction In January 2026, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India notified a new regulation title “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026.” The aim is to systematically combat caste-based and other forms of discrimination in colleges and universities and create a safer and more inclusive higher education environment. This blog explains the context , history , implementation plan , controversy , and public reactions — focusing particularly on why it was brought in, what incidents shaped its creation, and why there is such strong pushback. 1. Why Were These Regulations Introduced? Historically, India faced numerous cases of caste discrimination and harassment in academic institutions. In many places, anti-discrimination rules existed on paper but were not enforced strongly or uniformly. The government and UGC argue that the new regulations are necessary for two rea...