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northern frontiers. The domestic tranquility problems so far are a police matter. Invasion from the coast would involve control of the air and sea by the agressor and is somewhat remote. The third, however, is ever present. Four years ago the Emir of Afg- hanistan succeeded in bringing his troops through the northern passes against the British. He was badly defeated at the Khyber Pass and forced back. There is an ever present danger of invasion, however, in this area and the deployment of military power has to be made accordingly. The tribesmen along the borders between Afg- hanistan and India cause a great deal of trouble because from time immemorial they have indulged in raids and plundering expeditions on the Indian side. The Wazirs and Afridi tribes continue their incursions which require constant military supervision. To the east of the Afghanistan Frontier, the character of the Himalaya mountains precludes any movement on the ground, and, in the direction of Burma, no trouble is probable. Should British military efficiency be reduced, however, advantage would be taken instantly by all of the warlike tribes in the northern part of India. This is particu- larly so among the Nepalese. This energetic Kingdom would soon pos- sess itself of the rich plains of Bengal. [page number] - 208 -