OSINT in Current and Future Military Operations
In recent years, the international security environment has evolved in a way that lays greater emphasis on information gathering and analysis. This is largely...
The Politics of Nuclear Non-Proliferation: US and Its Dual Standards
Nuclear non-proliferation is the practice of limiting the spread of nuclear weapons. Their possession is seen as increasing these risks, and hence, the focus...
Reviewing the Shangri-La Dialogue 2022: What it means for Regional Security
The 19th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), one of the premier defence and security dialogues related to the Indo-Pacific region, was recently held in Singapore...
The Global Hypersonic Weapons Race and South Asia
Over the last few years, some of the prominent nuclear powers in the world have been involved in a race to develop hypersonic weapons....
22 Years of Nuclearization of South Asia: Current Doctrinal Postures
May 2020 marks the 22nd anniversary of the overt nuclearization of South Asia. The evolved nuclear doctrinal postures of both India and Pakistan have...
Pakistan’s Befitting Response to India’s Offensive Naval Buildup
Over the last few years, India has embarked on an extensive and all-encompassing naval modernization program. This has been carried out primarily because of...
Justifying the Need for Pakistan’s Enhanced Counter Force Conventional Deterrence
Pakistan’s conventional force posture faces severe challenges arising from India’s conventional military modernization and its proactive strategies, which India claims would likely stay below...
Pakistan’s Quid Pro Quo Plus: A Key Strategic Determinant
Since the formulation of its 1999 ‘Draft Nuclear Doctrine’ (DND), India has gone through gradual shifts in its doctrinal posture. India’s stance initially was...
Dynamics of Escalation in South Asia and Pakistan’s Nuclear Threshold
The
South Asian region has always been regarded vulnerable to military escalation
based on its ever-changing complex security dynamics and volatile relations
between India and Pakistan. Since...
RA’AD-II: Enhancing Pakistan’s Deterrence Posture
Over the past few years, the South Asian
region has witnessed profound developments and enhancements of cruise missiles. This is primarily because of India’s
aspirations for...