Security & Conflict
Is the West Weaponising Ukrainian Nationalism to Checkmate Russia?
The conflict in Ukraine has rolls over to fourth week of devastation, resulting in over three million refugees, numerous military and civilian casualties, and...
The Security Community dilemma of the European Union in Eastern Europe
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings forward questions about European Union’ potential of becoming a security guarantor for the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and specifically for...
Managing “Friction” In Ukraine: Russia, The United States And Inadvertent Nuclear War
“Friction is the difference between war on paper and war as it actually is.”-Karl von Clausewitz, On War
The “Friction” of Nuclear Crisis
Amid multiplying perils...
“Accidental” launching of missile into Pakistan’s air space
A “supersonic flying object”, believed to be a version of the Brahmos missile, flew into Pakistan’s air space at debatable altitude near air corridors...
When Nuclear Weapons Fall Into the Wrong Hands
Unstable regimes with nuclear missile capabilities such as Russia and North Korea are increasingly showing willingness to use their nukes. Here is why this...
The threat of CBW?
Russia’s U.N. representative, Vasily Nebenzya, told the U.N. Security Council that Russia had discovered “ at least 30 Ukrainian laboratories working on diseases including...
Russian military bases in Syria: Ukraine crisis and the Iran nuclear deal
After the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, many questions arose about: the extent of the impact of that war on relations...
Ukraine: A new safe haven for mercenaries
Onrush of the Russian military operation in Ukraine has placed president Zelensky into a troublesome situation. Due to the lack of weaponry and ammunition,...
Persuade, Change, and Influence: The Use of Psychological Operations Against the Russian Federation
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has garnered much attention, not only by foreign policy and military enthusiasts, but by the general public throughout much...
Shias: Heretics in a Sunni Pakistan
A suicide blast inside a Shia Mosque took place at Peshawar's Koocha Risaldar area on March 4, with hospital officials saying that at least...