#defence forces

[t-jfh]

What makes Zelenskyy an exceptional leader, according to four experts who’ve seen him up close and personal.

•

•

It’s Not Enough for Ukraine to Win. Russia Has to Lose.

Anything less will encourage Russian imperialism and embolden autocrats around the world.

The Atlantic

Shared via Apple News

[nationcats]

NationCats Flag Cards - Finnish Defence Forces

[manasastuff-blog]

"Kargil Vijay Diwas" #trending#viral

Kargil Vijay Diwas Importance: Uncover the Heroic History! On this special day, we commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers who fought valiantly in the Kargil War. dive deep into the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas, shedding light on the strategic victories and the heroic tales that continue to inspire generations. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments of the war, the soldiers' stories, and the lasting impact on our nation's history and pride. you will gain a comprehensive understanding of why Kargil Vijay Diwas holds a special place in every Indian's heart.

Call: 7799799221

Website: www.manasadefenceacademy.com

#KargilVijayDiwas#HeroicHistory#IndianArmy#Patriotism#BraveSoldiers#KargilWar#NationalPride#TributeToHeroes#IndianHeroes#VictoryDay#trending#viral#manasadefenceacademy

[kaapstadgirly]

1998, Edward Said.

"Israel was constructed on the ruins of another society."

via conflictechoes on insta

[newsfrompeoplesmovement]

Preparatory work for NATO alignment or an EU Army

The Army Ranger Wing (ARW), the most elite and secretive unit of the Defence Forces, is to undertake the largest expansion and restructuring in its history. The changes mirror those in other western militaries which have increased the size of their special operations forces while also granting them more autonomy and status. One of the first steps for the Defence Forces will be restructuring the…

[dcg--defence--academy]

Why Should You Choose a Coaching Institute for the NDA Exam?

The NDA, or National Defense Academy, is one of the country's most distinguished institutes. There are numerous NDA coaching institutes that offer excellent training to students of different backgrounds. The National Defense institution, the Indian Armed Forces' joint service institution, essentially prepares cadets for the three major services, which include the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Prepare for exams with NDA coaching classes in Chandigarh.

Criteria for Joining in the NDA

Candidates who are passionate about joining the military can apply to the Department of Defense or the Joint Department of Defense tests. To be admitted to these exams, students must be between the ages of 16 and 19 and have passed the high school exam. Candidates having a college diploma are eligible to take the CDS exam. Enrollment in the most recognised coaching institutes is critical to exam success. The majority of these institutes provide outstanding education to students who want to join the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

The exams for the National Defense Academy are exceedingly difficult and complicated. Exam success necessitates regular effort, practice, dedication, and a high level of intelligence. However, if you enlist in a respected tutoring center, you will be able to effortlessly pass these tests. 

Aside from reviewing past exam questions and studying for the exam, it is critical to enroll in a recognised tutoring institute. Most respected colleges have highly qualified, educated, and professionally retired military officers who provide their pupils with a great education.The majority of the trainers at these institutes have extensive experience in the field of student education. Get best material at NDA Coaching in Chandigarh.

Apart from curriculum, various aspects are widely addressed and taught to students in these institutes. Soft skills development, personal development, communication skills, and team building courses are available to students enrolled in these coaching centers. It is thus rather simple to accomplish overall development by enrolling in some of the country's best coaching institutes. Candidates in these institutions receive training in accordance with the academy's unique standards.

There are various NDA coaching institutes in the country, however these centers operate their own training programs, thus only respectable and recognised institutes should be chosen. Before enrolling in a coaching center, it is critical to research several websites and evaluations.

DCG is the premier NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh and India's foremost defence coaching institute. We offer training for Indian defence exams such as the NDA Online Classes, CDS, AFCAT, IMU CET, MNS, RMS, RIMC, SSB, and Merchant Navy. On the training grounds, a highly concentrated, results-oriented physical training facility managed by retired defence officers. Innovative ideas are used by teachers to teach both basic and technical skills, as well as sophisticated concepts, Academic support for hours. Students interested in a career in the Indian Defense Service can attend regular defence lectures. You can focus and practice difficult exercises with the help of section and chapter practice exams.

[documenting-apartheid]

OCTOBER 26 2014 - Australian activist Robert Martin films the Israeli Army stealing children's playground equipment in Bil'in, Occupied Palestine.

"This is what happens here in Bil'in. They come over here and try to steal the children's stuff. This is what everyone misses. The international news needs to see whats going on here. They're intimidating the children. They're doing everything they can."

"Look at them- an international person comes and they run. If I wasn't here, they might have shot one of the kids."

The Israeli army told the Palestinians if they didn't leave they would shoot Martin in the leg. Eventually, the Israeli Army retreated but not before shooting a tear gas canister in Martin's direction.

Source: Robert Martin

[0zt]

I get a little tired of fandoms over-analysing characters and taking their words and actions and misconstruing them to make the character seem more malicious than they are.

example, Kakashi wasn’t really around for Naruto when he was growing up. It sucks, he could’ve done better, but it makes sense character-wise for him to be distant. But then if you find someone who dislikes kakashi and needs excuses to hate on him, suddenly Kakashi did this because he doesn’t give a shit about Naruto and never did. like, common sense wise, we all know Kakashi wasn’t written to hate Naruto, right??? It’s pretty clear that he cares about Naruto. Objectively. He was written with the intent of giving the reader the impression that he likes Naruto.

And even if he didn’t back when Naruto was a little kid, doesn’t it make for a more interesting read if their relationship is complicated?? Why would you want every relationship to be perfect and healthy, that’s boring. you can still think kakashi is a good person even if he wasn’t the dad that stepped up

[arthursfuckinghat]

"I was gonna say you're like a son to me.. but you're more than that."

"It ain't that complicated!"

How quickly that shoulder pat of comfort turned into a condescending one.

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Bernie Sanders has hit back fiercely at Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli prime minister’s claim that US universities were being overrun by antisemitism on a scale comparable to the rise of Nazism in Germany.

In a video posted on X, the progressive senator from Vermont – who is Jewish – accused Netanyahu of “insult[ing] the intelligence of the American people” by using antisemitism to distract attention from the policies of his “extremist and racist government” in the military offensive in Gaza.

“No Mr Netanyahu, it is not antisemitic or pro-Hamas to point out that, in a little over six months, your extremist government has killed over 34,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 78,000, 70% of whom are women and children,” Sanders said.

The two-and-a-half minute video listed a catalogue of further consequences of the war in the Palestinian coastal territory, including the destruction of infrastructure, hospitals, universities and schools, along with the killing of more than 400 health workers.

Sanders, who sponsored an unsuccessful Senate bill in January to make US aid to Israel conditional on its observance of human rights and international law, said Netanyahu’s government had unreasonably blocked humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza, causing “thousands of children [to] face malnutrition and famine”.

In a blistering conclusion, he said: “Mr Netanyahu, antisemitism is a vile and disgusting form of bigotry that has done unspeakable harm to many millions of people. But please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal policies of your extremist and racist government. … It is not antisemitic to hold you accountable for your actions.”

Sanders’ comments were a riposte to a video posted on social media by Netanyahu in which he waded in to protests sweeping American university campuses and claimed not enough was being done to combat a “horrific” rise in antisemitism.

“Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities,” Netanyahu said. “They call for the annihilation of Israel. They attack Jewish students. They attack Jewish faculty. This is reminiscent of what happened in German universities in the 1930s. It has to be stopped. It has to be condemned and condemned unequivocally, but that’s not what happened. The response of several university presidents was shameful. Now fortunately, state, federal and local officials, many of them, have responded differently. But there has to be more.”

Netanyahu’s comments came against the backdrop of police deployments to break up pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and numerous other US campuses. In some universities, faculty members have been arrested, including the chair of the philosophy department and a professor of English and Indigenous studies at Emory University in Atlanta.

Jewish students have reported feeling threatened by the protests and heated atmosphere that followed Hamas’s attack on Israel on 7 October, resulting in the deaths of about 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of more than 200 others.

Videos posted on social media have depicted anti-Israel protesters shouting “go back to Poland” and “go back to Belarus”, apparently at Jewish students. A congressional hearing earlier in April into a reported upsurge of antisemitism at Columbia heard allegations that Jewish students had been subjected to taunts of “F the Jews”.

Last October’s attack triggered an overwhelming and continuing Israeli military response that has so far killed more than 34,000 Palestinians – according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza – and led to a burgeoning humanitarian disaster, accompanied by accusations that Israel is committing “genocide”.

In his video, Netanyahu said Israel was being “falsely accused” of genocide and called it part of an “antisemitic surge”.

“Israel tries to defend itself against genocidal terrorists who hide behind civilians,” he said. “Yet it is Israel that is falsely accused of genocide. Israel that is falsely accused of starvation and sundry war crimes. It’s all one big libel. But that’s not new. We’ve seen in history that antisemitic attacks were always preceded by vilification and slander.”

The Joe Biden White House, while resisting pressure to condition or limit weapon supplies to Israel, has voiced frustration over its resistance to allowing more humanitarian aid freely into Gaza and roundly criticised the recent strikes that killed seven workers from celebrity chef Jose Andres’s World Central Kitchen charity.

Protests on campuses across the US continued on Saturday, with some protesting student bodies and universities locked in a standoff that saw demonstrators vowing to keep their movements going at the same time as college authorities moved to close down the encampments.

Police in riot gear cleared protest tents on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston, while students shouted and jeered at them, the Associated Press reported. The university said the protest had been “infiltrated by professional organisers” with no connection to the institution, while some demonstrators had used antisemitic slurs.

The picture of campus antisemitism run amok was lent further credence by Lawrence Summers, a former Harvard president and ex-US treasury secretary, who accused authorities at his former university of failing to act decisively against protesters occupying Harvard Yard.

“This is the predictable culmination of the Harvard Corporation’s failure to effectively address issues of prejudice and breakdowns of order on our campus,” he posted on X. “There can be no question that Harvard is practicing an ongoing double standard on discrimination between racism, misogyny and antisemitism.”

His comments provoked a sharp response from critics of Israel. “Your efforts to portray student demonstrators challenging Israel’s genocidal actions as ‘antisemitic’ are cheap & disingenuous,” wrote Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN). “These students should be commended for their courage & compassion, risking suspension & smears (like yours), to fight the most heinous crimes underway in Gaza.”

[wereoz]

i think declan touching doyle’s hand and saying ‘i remember you…’ and doyle responding ‘i’m sorry’ was the perfect way to end the emily & doyle & declan arc. it’s the perfect way to show that in a horrible, dysfunctional way they were a family (forced to be!!) and even though emily and doyle wanted each other dead and declan lives without both of them, a little bit of each other will live in all of them forever. honestly including this in the same ep where it’s revealed declan was born through doyle keeping his mother captive to force her to give birth, and emily’s disgust at that really makes this arc more powerful and tragic. like - she had to live with that man and make loving him believable. she had to believe 100% she was in love for him for this to work, not to mention she was further trapped by actually caring for declan and wanting to know he was okay. it’s a painful, confusing situation with no good outcome. if it’s not believable, you die and compromise the operation. if you believe it, you compromise your morality and identity and when everything ends you feel as though you’ve destroyed your home, your family. emily was left feeling so empty. god <//3

[wellthebardsdead]

Isobel: that- Glaive… I… I remember it- I remember… *looks from the sorrow glaive to Halsin, remembering a crown of madness overtaking her mind and her charging to attack the druid, leading him no choice but to wield his weapon up in self defence* how I died…

Tav: I… are you saying- Halsin killed you?

Halsin: I did… and for it ketheric unleashed the shadow curse as per Shars wish… it is a guilt I have harboured for a century…

Isobel: it- wasn’t his fault. I attacked him first but- I can’t remember why- one moment we were on each others side against my fathers army and then… it was like my mind wasn’t my own. *smiles up at him* there are no hard feelings on my end.

Halsin: but there is a heavy grief left in my heart… my actions lead to ketheric unleashing that unspeakable curse. And with it thaniel was torn from Oliver, countless lives taken… and all from blood spilled by my hand.

Isobel: … *reaches up and hugs him tight* you aren’t responsible for my fathers madness.

Halsin: … *sighs and hugs her back* and get forgiveness does little to ease the ache in my heart… but I thank you for it, Isobel.

[romcomxb]

i’ll be the first to admit that i did want to join the army for like a week after watching tg-

that’s when yk the military propaganda is good

[kaapstadgirly]

I'm so speechless. To think there are so much more trapped underneath the rubble just like this, but they are not found 💔

eye.on.palestine

[lovelylunas-world]

“Israel is acting according to international law”

was this after or before they dropped phosphorus on Gaza?🤨

Or turned off all the water and stopped food from going in?

“The idf is the most moral army in the world and isn’t trying to kill people”

so bombing civilians,stealing their belongings and stealing a child is moral?

[nueveg]