The Battle Of Hydaspes: Was It Ancient India’s Rubicon

GREAT BATTLES THAT SHAPED HISTORY Geography has always been central to planning and conduct of battle. Indeed, ancient and even modern wars have been fought astride natural features or obstacles,…

By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)

EU states reassert membership promise to six Balkan states

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments reaffirmed on Tuesday their promise to allow six Balkan countries to one day join the bloc, nudging the EU towards finally opening talks with…

EU no longer agrees on Balkan membership guarantee, diplomats say

By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union, fearing a political backlash in member states, can no longer agree to give a guarantee of future membership to the six…