Vasabjit Banerjee
@vasabjit
Comparative civil-military relations, defense manufacturing, political violence, electoral politics, and foreign policy. Regional foci on South Asia and Latin America, but also the "global south."
How messed up was South Africa's Apartheid system? The navy began racial integration by the late 1970s, but was debarred from publicizing it because doing so violated regime policy.
The Anglo-Boer War Memorial at the South African National Museum of Military History and an Me-262 night fighter. The museum is a must visit for arty and armor geeks and it has a great library with rare books. I went for the last. 2/2
Tuks of niks! University of Pretoria remains one of the prettiest urban campuses I have ever seen. It's been a decade since I was back. It's been too long. 1/2
I cannot believe FIFA has allowed this to happen. It's a historic mistake. What a fall for the organization!
The actual tweet by Pres. Petro calls for the judiciary to decide the winner due to the narrow margin of victory. It also calls for a government of national unity.
Went to a local pub in Glasgow, Scotland called Sloans. Alone. Just noticed the Jack Daniels bottles. A little bit of Tennessee. Warmed my tired heart on a dreary evening.
Wasn't expecting this, but also I am not that surprised. Don't ask me for my opinions: I was/am not following the elections.
This has been debunked. I implicitly trust @bglaser.bsky.social on Taiwan. Sorry for alarming y'all.
Yet again, IR theory well explains how this Iran War began and why it continues. Caveat Emptor: reading it at present will give you nightmares.
India is sending emergency aid of rice to Burkina Faso, while its ruler Traore who took power by a coup discards democracy as "not for us". Shows how CW II will have some of the same foreign and domestic policy dilemmas as CW I.
The only album the astronauts should listen to while over the far side of the moon.
Bonus: my Satyajit Ray attitude toward pro-Beijing Indian social media handles.
My attitude via Satyajit Ray towards Indian Handles who are Pro-Russia... versus... Pro-Iran
J. Edgar was a confirmed bachelor for many reasons, you ungrateful bastards! lol
Local ad agency satisfies both their liquor company and divorce attorney clients.
Yet again, the whole situation from ignorance, mishearing, to discovery, and a dangerous fight is life imitating art. Douglas Reynholm's leadership lessons about Iran remain true.
TFW reading up on current U.S. efforts to contain and deter China.
This letter indicates that the U.S. will be deploying troops in Iran.
What the heck was Great Britain doing when Oman's Salah oil facilities were attacked by Iran? What will Britain do when one of its most loyal regional powers gets attacked? The lack of British response is shameful. researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CB...
Gents, To save on heating bills in an economically uncertain time like this, yet still be fashionable, I strongly suggest cardigans. You're welcome!
"Asterix in Spain" has a Jimmy Buffet reference. That too comparing him to Cacofonix! 😄
If we have to decapitate and do business with whatever's left in Iran, I support the Shah and his son the Shahzada.