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Security competition, border crises, insurgency, and strategic posture across South Asia.

51 Dispatches

First Kashmir War: How the Indo-Pakistani Conflict Ignited in 1947
Conflicts & Crises

First Kashmir War: How the Indo-Pakistani Conflict Ignited in 1947

How the 1947 partition of British India led to the First Kashmir War, including tribal invasions, sieges, and the UN-mediated ceasefire that drew today's

Simon Whistler · September 10, 2022
The French and Indian War: How Young Washington Sparked a Global Conflict
Conflicts & Crises

The French and Indian War: How Young Washington Sparked a Global Conflict

How George Washington's early military career ignited the French and Indian War, reshaping North America and setting the stage for American independence.

Simon Whistler · August 27, 2022
The Soviet-Afghan War: Invasions, Battles, and the USSR's Downfall
Conflicts & Crises

The Soviet-Afghan War: Invasions, Battles, and the USSR's Downfall

Explore the history of the Soviet-Afghan War, from the 1979 invasion and the assassination at Tajpeg Palace to the rise of the Mujahadeen and USSR's

Simon Whistler · April 23, 2022