A blockade of Taiwan would last many months, if not years, and would likely succeed in crippling the island enough to allow pro-Beijing accommodationist elements to take power.

FM Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, allocating over ₹6.8 lakh crore for defense, including ₹1.8 lakh crore for military modernization. This marks a 9% increase from last year, aiming to ...