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Definitely agree. Here's the thing. I see Russia as being provoked by the West. To effectively neutralize it at worst or use it at best against the coming conflict against China. Also, it's pretty apparent there is REAL hate between Putin and Western liberal imperialists. Putin may have...

Finnish Air Force would cause massive pain to VKS if this was to happen. Better to regroup to fight another day than to double down on misery.

If I was Putin I would try to off ramp Ukraine with whatever best case realistic scenario he can manage. Regroup and learn from mistakes. And plan with China for the emerging world order. (Looking at the map, they can make things very interesting for the Western Pacific if they plan properly)...

It's the element iron I believe rather than steel. But the point is made. And it's not just this one. There are MANY MANY instances of such things. Particularly there is a hadith about the decree of whether a fetus is to be a male or female around the 40th or 42nd day. I was conflicted...

Theoretically. But India wouldn't allow a US base ever. And things shifting in regards to the relationship between US/China/Russia/India, especially after Ukraine.

This should tell you alot. @leonblack08

Agree. But consider this. Access to US training is a game changer for Bangladesh's capability. It's a double edged sword of course. But something to consider.

I'm not a fan of the Western led Ukraine narrative. (Which I think is false) But Russia supported Myanmar against Bangladesh. Bangladesh better stay at the very least neutral.

Bro. Of course there is a reason. This is significant.

LOL. Yeah you're right about that. I kind of see the US/BD relationship as that of the mafia and local neighborhood grocery owner. The US is gonna make an offer BD CAN'T refuse. In terms of platforms for BAF. I mean, if the maritime mission is so important and also considering BAF would...

It wouldn't shock me if it was US sourced. Depends how receptive BD is gonna be. If that's the case, then why not Super Hornet?

Yeah, I mean its clear what India wants for the region. And there are those in Bangladesh who are willing to go along. Bangladesh IS very much like a vassal state. But again, Bangladesh isn't alone in being influenced by greater powers/regional behemoths. As for the culture of BAF being...

It's likely a multifactorial problem. Of course there are the changing geopolitical winds affecting many nations. This, to no fault of the BAF or government of Bangladesh will complicate procurement decisions. However, we likely can not dismiss the notion of an overall neutering of...

Yeah. V Nuland is a dirty dirty girl.

Escaping Indian influence really needs to be the goal right now for Bangladesh.

Yes, all facts. But much of this was true before. So, my question is what does the US want from BD now? In very crude terms.... Trade? Or a military base? All this engagement is of course in relation to the US/China issue. Just wondering what Washington is thinking. We haven't really...

Bro, there must be a reason for all this attention by Uncle Sam. I wonder how Bangladesh fits in to the American plan for the region. Also, said attention is not necessarily a good thing. In terms of platforms, the US will probably offer Block 70/72 with limited weapons.

The thing is, we don't know how much Bangladesh needs to do in order to placate any party, whether it be India or the US/EU. Or for that matter China. The way its going, it may very well be a "you are either with us or against us". That precedent has been set by the US before. And who knows...

Bro, Bangladesh and Pakistan are different yes. The dynamics are definitely different. But the common theme is ultimately both countries are dependent on the US/EU. And both can easily been manipulated, bullied, and ultimately fooked. We HAVE to look with interest what is going in Pakistan...

What do I think? Bangladesh is fooked.