SQUAD: A Silver Lining For Quad?
Smaller alliances of nations or ‘minilaterals’ have become indispensable in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region. This article examines how SQUAD’s emergence as...
An Overview of Contemporary Naval Vessels’ Categorization
Modern warships represent the cutting edge of naval engineering, designed to conduct variety of duties at sea. Warships are generally classified based on size,...
China’s Big but Weak Navy: The illusion of Maritime Power
China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming the world's largest navy by sheer number of vessels. However, size...
Gunboat Diplomacy: China’s Strategy to Dominate the South China Sea
This article discusses the issue of China's gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international...
From Tradition to Transformation: India’s Maritime Power in the Global Arena
India’s remarkable journey in warship building reflects its transformation from a historical maritime nation to a dominant resident power. Recent milestones, including the simultaneous...
Escalation of Security Situation in Kurram: A Complex Web of Cross-Border Tensions
The volatile security situation in the Kurram region has witnessed a significant escalation, primarily fueled by a series of cross-border confrontations between Afghan forces...
Pakistan’s Airstrikes Target TTP Training Camps in Border Areas: A Response to Cross-Border Terrorism
In a recent escalation of its efforts to curb cross-border terrorism, Pakistan launched targeted airstrikes against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) training camps situated in...
US Imposes Additional Sanctions on Entities Contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program
The United States has recently imposed additional sanctions on four Pakistani entities linked to the country’s ballistic missile program, a move that has stirred...
The Final Frontier: Satellite Warfare and the Future of Space-Based Military Surveillance
Space is becoming increasingly militarized. Nations are racing to develop satellite warfare capabilities and advanced space-based surveillance systems. The rapid evolution of these technologies...
Piracy as Non-Traditional Security Threat in Indian Ocean: Countermeasures by Pakistan
With an extensive coastline stretching 1046 km along the Arabian Sea and geographical proximity with the strategically important Persian Gulf, Pakistan holds paramount importance...