265: 7 Security Lessons from War in Ukraine

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Being prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

      George Washington

Russia – Ukraine war has entered the fourth month, with no end in sight. This war has affected every aspect of warfare and international engagement. The war has brought into focus the issues related to the new emerging world order, multilateralism, collective security, nuclear deterrence, economic sanctions, information warfare, and food & energy security.

 

While the world is eagerly waiting for the end of this conflict, a lot of lessons are emerging from the prevailing situation.

 

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264: SHIQURDU 31

 

 

171

पूछा मैंने खुदा से,

अंदर मेरे ये कैसा शोर है,

हंस कर खुदा बोला,

खुला आसमान, चांद, तारे चाहत है तेरी,

पर बन्द दीवारों को सजाने पर तेरा जोर है,

 

 

172

एक सुकून की तलाश में जाने कितनी

बेचैनियाँ पाल ली,

और लोग कहते हैं की हम बड़े हो गए

हमने जिंदगी संभाल ली।

 

 

173

इसी का नाम जिन्दगी है

कुछ दबी हुई ख्वाहिशे, कुछ मंद मुस्कुराहटें

कुछ खोए हुए सपने, कुछ अनसुनी आहटें

 

 

174

मैं न कोई मसीहा, न कोई रहनुमा हूँ,

मैं अपनी ही आवाज़ हूँ.. मैं अपनी ही सदा हूँ

मैं अपना ही गुनाह हूँ.. मैं अपनी ही सज़ा हूँ

 

 

175

बोल उठती है तस्वीर भी,

मन से इबादत कर देखिये

होगा  तुमको भी किस्मत पे अपनी नाज़

सिर झुका कर देखिये

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd-sounding name felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., Hindi and English). Although in some cases the language has been simplified attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep-meaning messages.

 

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