political power
Vladimir Putin's KGB Years in Germany: How His Spy Agency Experience Shaped Russia's Future Leader
Dec 04, 2025 04:05 pm CST
Explore how Vladimir Putin's formative years as a KGB officer in Dresden, East Germany profoundly influenced his leadership style and political vision for Russia. From witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall to burning secret intelligence documents, discover how these experiences transformed a mid-ranking spy into one of the world's most powerful and enduring political leaders.
Bihar's Aerial Campaign Revolution: Record 450+ Flights Transform Election Strategy
Nov 11, 2025 01:04 am CST
Bihar's political landscape has been transformed by an unprecedented aerial campaign strategy with over 450 flights ferrying leaders across the state. This article explores how helicopter politics has reshaped election campaigning, with daily operations of 25 helicopters and 12 chartered planes from Patna airport, highlighting the massive financial investment in modern Indian electoral battles and raising questions about democratic balance between air-borne and grassroots campaigning.
Military to Presidency: The Global History of Soldiers Who Became National Leaders
Oct 18, 2025 04:26 pm CST
This article examines the historical pattern of military officers rising to presidential power, highlighting five significant examples from around the world including Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing, Uganda's Idi Amin, Turkey's Kenan Evren, Ghana's Jerry Rawlings, and Chile's Augusto Pinochet. Following recent events in Madagascar where Colonel Michael Randrianirina took control after protests forced President Rajoelina into exile, these cases demonstrate how military figures have repeatedly transitioned from barracks to presidential palaces, often with profound consequences for their nations.
'Tilak', Raksha Sutra', 'Gau Mutra': VHP's Criteria For Garba Entry Spark Row
Sep 21, 2025 01:38 am CST
Seeking to ensure that only Hindus get entry to garba events, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has said people will have to apply a 'tilak' (a mark on the forehead), tie a sacred thread ('raksha sutra') and offer prayers to a Hindu god.