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Military 101: Bunker Buster Bombs: A Global Perspective

Bunker Buster Bomb Weapon US

The BLU-122 is a 5,000-pound class precision-guided penetrator warhead developed by the United States Air Force as a modern successor to the Vietnam-era BLU-82 “Daisy Cutter” and the earlier GBU-28 bunker buster bomb. It is specifically designed to defeat deeply buried and hardened targets (DBHTs) such as underground command centers, weapons-of-mass-destruction storage sites, and reinforced tunnels that are beyond the reach of the older GBU-28 (also 5,000 lb class) and even the 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) in certain scenarios requiring lower collateral damage or delivery from tactical aircraft. Image source: US Air Force / Wikipedia

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History 101: The Rich History of American Indians

Dances with Wolves Kevin Costner American Indian People History

Dances with Wolves (1990) depicts the American Indian Lakota Sioux during the 1860s, a time when Native American tribes faced displacement due to U.S. expansion, broken treaties, and violence like the Sand Creek Massacre (1864). The Lakota were nomadic, relying on buffalo hunts, with a rich spiritual and communal life. However, the movie’s portrayal is idealized, often criticized for the “white savior” trope, where Dunbar becomes a central figure in the tribe’s story. Image source: Reddit

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Military 101: Modern Assault Rifles: A Global Perspective

M16 AK47 Assault Rifle Weapon Military

The M16 and AK-47 are iconic assault rifles with distinct characteristics: the M16, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military, is a lightweight, accurate, gas-operated rifle firing 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, offering a high rate of fire and effective range of around 600 meters, but it requires regular maintenance to avoid jamming in harsh conditions; in contrast, the AK-47, designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov for the Soviet Union, is a rugged, reliable, gas-operated rifle using 7.62x39mm rounds, with a shorter effective range of about 400 meters and less accuracy but superior durability and ease of use in adverse environments, making it a favorite in guerrilla warfare and among militaries worldwide. Image source: Wikipedia/Auge=mit – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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History 101: The Legendary Knights of Medieval Europe

Medieval Knights Movies Kingdom Of Heaven History

Kingdom of Heaven, Ridley Scott’s 2005 historical epic, stands as a notable entry in medieval knight films providing a richer, more nuanced portrayal of the Crusade Knights, delving into the complexities of the era with a focus on characters like Balian of Ibelin. The Kingdom of Heaven explores themes of chivalry, duty, and moral fortitude, which resonate with the idealized notions of knighthood. By showcasing Saladin’s wisdom and Balian’s evolving sense of justice, “Kingdom of Heaven” elevates the knightly narrative beyond mere action, becoming a thoughtful exploration of ethics, faith, and the pursuit of peace in a world consumed by war. Image source: Screen Rant

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Malaysia 101: How Realistic is the National Unity Blueprint 2021-2030?

Perseverance Mars Unity Space NASA

The image of NASA’s Perseverance rover touching down on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021 – its mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, paving the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith. Image source: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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National Security 2020: ISIS Terrorists – Why Indonesia Can Do It, We Can’t?

ISIS

Seriously, the Pakatan Harapan government needs to go to a corner and reflect on its decision when it comes to bringing former ISIS terrorists and their radicalised families back to Malaysia. Why we are rolling out the red carpet to these terrorists? Infographic source: ISIS

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New Malaysia 2020: League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds & Palestinian

Palestinian

Palestinian problem is not small or easy to resolve and it will continue to be unresolved unless all parties recognise rights of Israel. The same goes to Israel and its allies namely the USA – they need to recognise the rights of the Palestinian people. Infographic Source: https://mondoweiss.net

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Boycott Malaysia 2019 – Understanding the Jammu & Kashmir’s Bloody History First

Jammu & Kashmir

If you consider Jammu & Kashmir as a country that has been invaded & occupied by India, then you need to consider that there are 2 other countries, Pakistan (in green) & China (in orange) have invaded and occupied parts of Kashmir as well. Image Source: Wikipedia

As you all may be aware, there is a call for a massive boycott of Malaysian tourism, products and services dubbed #BoycottMalaysia trending on Twitter.

Apparently this started when PM Dr M spoke about Jammu & Kashmir in United Nations last week and probably the stinging part of his call for diplomacy between India and Pakistan would be these words – “the country has been invaded and occupied”.

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International Mission 101: Clueless Malaysians in Gaza Incident

Israel Gaza Palestine International

(The flotilla of six ships, including the Turkish ferry Mavi Marmara, was on its way from Cyprus to Gaza carrying supplies including cement, paper and water purification tablets that was intercepted by the Israelis. Image source: BBC)

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