It was a testing ground for the latest missiles, the first Soviet cruise and ballistic missiles, storing and servicing nuclear weapons, and providing them to BSF warships and coastal missile units (Nezavisimaia Gazeta, October 7, 2016). The secrecy of the facility was exceptional, and the base’s approaches were carefully guarded and camouflaged s

enable a more modern approach to warfare by facilitating the concentration of fire effects in coordination with other combat systems, such as medium-range artillery, rockets, missiles, and armored vehicles. By providing real-time targeting information, helicopters ensure that the application of firepower is both deliberate and precise. This integra

Cuban and Venezuelan dictatorships have shown impressive political survival skills, but both will need to improve their economies to remain functional states. Cuba’s biggest problems in 2024 included power shortages, rising crime, reduced trade, and natural disasters like hurricanes. Meanwhile, Venezuela faced recession, inflation, and low oil pr

Chávez praised Cuba as a model of resilience and social justice, while the Castro brothers saw Chávez’s Bolivarian Revolution as a continuation of Cuba’s struggle against imperialism. The political and economic synergy between the two countries had a significant impact. Chávez became a leader of the socialist bloc in Latin America and a glob

While the interim administration’s leader Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed regret for the students’ actions, the damage had been done. As I noted on social media, given the hatred that Hasina continues to inspire, it is abundantly clear that her goal is to see an “ungrateful” Bangladesh burn. If nothing else, last week’s events may