Security & Conflict
Deceive to Dominate: Tracing Sun Tzu’s Legacy in Modern Cognitive Warfare
Is the battlefield still physical, or has it shifted into our minds?
Sun Tzu (5th century BCE), the renowned Chinese military strategist, left an enduring...
Island Defence: Assessing Taiwan’s Military Capabilities
Since its inception, Taiwan has grappled with a range of challenges in resisting mounting pressure from China. From defence and economic concerns to sociopolitical...
U.S. Security Dilemma amid China’s Military Resurgence
On December 26, 2024, the world was surprised by the appearance of an airshow of a Chinese fighter jet, which is allegedly a prototype...
Is NATO, the military alliance, on the brink of a collapse?
Since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has featured numerous controversial speeches. In 2007, Vladimir Putin declared that Russia would not accept anyone else's domination...
Electronic Warfare in Asia-Pacific: Geopolitical Strategies and Implications
The Asia-Pacific region represents a multifaceted landscape of economic, security, ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity. Mackinder’s Heartland Theory, which emphasizes control over strategic geographic...
Navies together: Indian Ocean Ship Sagar – a unique cooperative initiative by the Indian Navy
The Indian Ocean has been the lifeline for civilizations abutting the Indian Ocean Region along the Nile, Tigris, Indus, and Mekong River basins for...
Pakistan – US Strategic Partnership in Counterterrorism
Pakistan has consistently played a pivotal role as a frontline partner of the United States (US) in the global fight against terrorism through unparalleled...
Global Terrorism Index 2025: A Wake-up Call for Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Gaps
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 has ranked Pakistan second, painting a bleak reflection of an even bleaker security reality. The report highlights a...
Outproducing US in Naval Arms Race
The Indo-Pacific has become the focal point of great power competition, where naval dominance is a decisive factor in shaping the regional balance of...
JMICC: Bridging Civil and Military Efforts to Protect the Seas
Maritime security is the most significant element of global trade, economic stability, and national security. In contemporary world, where security threats in the maritime...