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The history of warfare; stories of combat and conflict across land, seas and skies, from ancient times to the present.
India and Pakistan: Bridging the Divide Towards Lasting Peace
Introduction India and Pakistan, two neighboring nations born out of the same history, have been entangled in a complex and often hostile relationship since their partition in 1947. With three full-scale wars, numerous skirmishes, and constant diplomatic standoffs, the subcontinent remains one of the most volatile regions in the world. As of 2025, the situation between India and Pakistan continues to be marked by military tension, political mistrust, and socio-cultural disconnection. Yet, despite decades of conflict, there remains a strong desire among the people of both countries for peace, understanding, and cooperation.
By Ikram Ullah9 months ago in Serve
Chinese J-10C vs. Russian MiG-29M: Which is the Best Choice For Egypt’s Air Force?. AI-Generated.
Chinese J-10C vs. Russian MiG-29M: Which is the Best Choice For Egypt’s Air Force? As Egypt continues to modernize its military and diversify its defense partnerships, one of the key considerations is the selection of advanced multirole fighter jets. The country already operates a mixed fleet of American F-16s, French Rafales, and Russian MiG-29Ms. However, emerging regional threats and the need for technological parity with rivals have sparked interest in new acquisitions—most notably between the Chinese J-10C and the Russian MiG-29M. But which of these two aircraft better suits Egypt's strategic needs?
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in Serve
What It Feels Like to Be in the Battlefield
They say nothing can prepare you for the battlefield. You can train for months. You can study strategy, sharpen your reflexes, and drill until your body knows what to do before your mind catches up. But when the first shot echoes through the air — everything changes.
By SHADOW-WRITES9 months ago in Serve
DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone. AI-Generated.
Although DOGE asserts that it has saved the government $150 million from waste, fraud, and abuse, some federal workforce and policy experts believe that Elon Musk's efforts to cut costs have cost taxpayers money. The chaos of personnel changes have tanked productivity, one expert claims, costing the government billions in wasted payroll. Another person argued that fired IRS employees are no longer able to conduct audits that generate significant revenue. As Elon Musk prepares to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), his goal to rout out government waste, fraud, and abuse may have fallen short. DOGE initially promised to identify and eliminate $2 trillion in the first months of President Donald Trump's second term, but Musk drastically cut that figure down to $150 billion—only 7.5% of his original estimated savings. Some experts warn that his efforts may actually be costing the government billions in lost labor and revenue. According to calculations made by Reuters, these spending cuts have affected 260,000 federal employees who have been fired, given buyouts, or retired early since Trump's return to the White House. The Internal Revenue Service may lose up to a third of its 100,000 employees through resignations and layoffs, according to a report in The New York Times earlier this month. About 22,000 of these employees may accept Trump's most recent offer to resign. According to Max Stier, chief executive of the government efficiency and workforce nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, "We do need to have our government work better, but the approaches that have been adopted so far are taking us in the exact wrong direction." The mass exodus of federal employees may result in the government paying out fewer salaries, but it also may severely limit the amount of work that it is able to carry out, including collecting revenue from tax audits. “The end result will be that the American public will be holding the bag as Elon Musk goes back to his private enterprises.”
By md tawbar ali10 months ago in Serve
When the Mouse Wears a Tux and the Donkey Breaks Its Back: A Capitalist Tragedy.
In a perfectly paved European street surrounded by luxury buildings and morning sunlight, a bizarre yet strangely familiar scene unfolds: a ragged, exhausted donkey, bent under the crushing weight of five cardboard boxes, stands frozen. His eyes are heavy, worn out, almost hollow. Around him, well-dressed figures in tuxedos gather, but something is off. Their faces aren't human. They are mice literal white mice, standing upright in tailored suits, laughing, clapping, and chatting cheerfully.
By Sayed Zewayed10 months ago in Serve
A new U.S. Air Force analysis recommends continuing the development of NGAD, as well as terminating the NGAS stealth tanker program which was supposed to support the next gen fighter in contested airspace.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has recently concluded a comprehensive analysis of two major developmental programs: the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter and the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) stealth tanker. After months of internal discussions and strategic reviews, the Air Force has decided to continue the development of the NGAD while recommending the termination of the NGAS program. This decision underscores a shifting perspective on how aerial dominance and refueling strategies will evolve in contested environments, particularly in the face of growing technological advancements and budgetary constraints.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Serve
The Story of Abraham Lincoln
Chapter 1: The Log Cabin (1809–1816) In the frostbitten winter of 1809, a cry pierced the silence of a one-room Kentucky cabin. Thomas Lincoln, a stern frontiersman, cradled his newborn son—Abraham—while Nancy Hanks Lincoln, frail but resolute, smiled weakly. The cabin, chinked with mud and straw, stood in Hardin County (now LaRue County), a land of dense forests and hardship.
By Arbab Haider11 months ago in Serve
