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There is no hierarchy in religion

Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for celebrating Christmas at Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi. As head of government, PM Modi has sent a clear message to the Hindu fanatics! Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist extremism is as bad as Jewish, Christian and Muslim extremism.

Police Disrupt Britain’s Worst Act of Terrorism

Two men have been convicted for plotting an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack on Jewish communities in the north-west of England which aimed to kill hundreds of innocent people.

Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted of making preparations to commit a large-scale terrorist attack, while Walid Saadaoui’s younger brother Bilel Saadaoui, 36, was convicted of failing to disclose to authorities the information he knew about their plans, following a trial at Preston Crown Court which concluded today.

A Hamas propaganda masterpiece

Since October 7th 2023, Hamas has released two of its manifestos. This week, it released its second one yet, titled “A propaganda masterpiece, “Our Narrative – Al Aqsa Flood: Two Years of Steadfastness and the Will for Liberation”.
The entire document is based on conspiracy and false narratives; and its content should be countered point-by-point to save the Palestinians.
Read my full article on this manifesto in the link below.

The U.S. Naval Dominance in the Coming Decade

The rapid expansion of China’s naval fleet has prompted the US to boost its naval capabilities. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the world’s largest navy by number of ships, although though the U.S. Navy still leads in overall tonnage and large carriers, while China focuses on building its surface fleet with impressive shipbuilding capacity and increasing firepower. The largest fleet by number, PLAN has over 370 ships and submarines, surpassing the U.S. by sheer vessel count. About 70% of China’s warships were launched after 2010, featuring advanced destroyers, frigates, and corvettes.

R. N. Kao’s contribution to India’s RAW

The first Indian National Security Advisor I met was R. N. Kao, who established India’s foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). As the research assistant to President Jayewardene, I met Mr Kao at his residence..

Islamic State – An Attempt at Revival?

Is the Islamic State reviving? This we know: Both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda affiliates received a boost after Israel responded to the Hamas-led massacre of October 7, 2023.

Israel’s Enduring Offensive and Defensive Capabilities

The updated Israeli defense structure reflects a strategic shift toward preparing for Iranian ballistic-missile threats, rather than primarily Gaza-based rocket fire.
Iran is determined to produce a fully functional nuclear weapon and support its partners and proxies with missiles and drones.
In this article, I write about Israel’s success in air defence, it’s partnership with the US and how practitioners working in national security may learn and analyse how Israel, surrounded by enemies, is responding to the barrage of threats that they have intercepted since October 7th 2023.

Influx of foreign fighters in Africa

The influx of foreign terrorist fighters, particularly from Asia, into Africa’s conflict zones, such as the Islamic State East Africa Province, indicates the continent’s emergence as the new epicenter for global terrorism.

An Apolitical Approach to Humanitarian Assistance!

An apolitical approach to humanitarian assistance was embraced by Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah affected the island in December 2025. Both government and the opposition came together to rise above politics. The epitome of the bipartisanship was the Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation chaired by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga contributing USD 830,000 (Rs. 250 million) to the government fund..