Security & Conflict
The Year To Come: From Brexit To Biden’s Election – An Overview Of The Near Future
Herman Khan (1922-1983) is universally considered the father of 'futurology', the - inevitably inexact - branch of political science which aspires to draw future...
From most dangerous place to favorite tourist destination
Pakistan, once called as breeding ground of terrorism, recorded its lowest number of terror-related deaths in 2019. Since 2007, there is a 90% decline...
Israeli-Gulf cyber cooperation
Authors: Dr. Kristian Alexander and Justine Mazonier*
The Gulf region is increasingly digitalized. Futuristic projects are implemented in the Peninsula and have transformed its security...
Why does India blames Pakistan for `terror’ incidents without due investigation?
On the occasion of the anniversary of attack on the Indian parliament, Indian prime minister vowed, `we would never forget the attack on the...
Emerging Technologies as potential Risks to Arms control in South Asia
The relationship between Nations in south Asia create a classic military security dilemma involving the proliferation of military technologies, the arms race and the...
Illicit financial flows threaten security and stability in Africa
At a time when Africa is mobilizing resources for pandemic recovery and sustainable development, illicit financial flows (IFFs) are robbing the continent of $50...
Turkestan Islamic Party desires to be a National Liberation Movement after US de-blacklist
On December 4, 2020, the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) on its website, Muhsinlar, issued two statements that were dedicated to its removal from the...
A US Numbered Fleet in the Indian Ocean and New Delhi’s Interests in the Region
The US Navy Secretary (SECNAV), Kenneth Braithwaite, in a recent speech called for the establishment of a numbered fleet in the Indian Ocean Region...
Security Dynamics of Pakistan’s Baluchistan
Baluchistan’s strategic importance is in perpetuum. Historically, this region served as the cross road between the Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia. However,...
New global hub to study factors driving radicalization and violent extremism
A new UN office in Doha will advance research into the factors that drive violent extremism and terrorism, the Organization’s counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov...