It also includes actively thwarting attempts to deny those opportunities. Counterintelligence is the practice of thwarting enemy espionage and intelligence-gathering. Two groups work together to defend the portal, thwarting monsters from entering and invading Earth. New Delhi achieved its basic goal of thwarting Pakistan's attempt to seize Kashmir by force. However, internal power struggles would prove decisive in thwarting the Sith's designs. The Agents of S.M.A.S.H. assist the Fantastic Four in thwarting the Tribbitite Invasion. His uncle became his arch-enemy, thwarting his advancement whenever possible. Job has vehemently accused God of thwarting justice as "the omnipotent tyrant, the cosmic thug". War appeared to have been averted, at the cost of thwarting French desires. She is partially successful in thwarting the plot, saving a portion of humanity. Military science then and now considers defense as the science-art of thwarting an attack. Perdue wanted Castellano's help in thwarting a unionization drive at a Perdue facility in Virginia. He became involved in thwarting the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack. With Freedom Force, he assists in thwarting a jailbreak from the Vault. She and Kaine assist 616 Peter Parker in thwarting Jackal's plans.