Security & Conflict
The Chinese Triads in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Endeavour in Undertaking TOC
As the century goes by, criminal activities have gone through an evolution of appearances. Its motives varied according to the increase of their personal...
Pakistan’s New Counterterrorism Resolve: No Safe Havens for Terrorist
The recent killing of four Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in a Pakistani security forces operation has once again validated long-standing claims about Afghanistan being...
U.S. Demands Return of Left-Over Military Equipment in Afghanistan
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade-long military presence in the region. However, the aftermath...
Boko haram’s ideological crisis
Boko Haram's rise in Nigeria has sparked significant concerns about its beliefs and actions. This article examines the group's use of violence in the...
Taliban blames Pakistan of supporting IS
The conflict between the Taliban and the Pakistani military is intensifying. The Taliban has officially accused the Pakistani government of supporting ISIS, and the...
Shadows of Deception
In a now all too common narrative, Indian COAS General Upendra Dwivedi has blamed Pakistan for hosting 80% of the so-called ‘remaining terrorists’ in...
Invisible Wars: The Subtle Power of Precision Intelligence
In today’s world, marked by increasingly diverse and multifaceted conflicts, managing threats has become an intricate and challenging task. Warfare has shifted from traditional,...
Global Risks 2025: The Triple Threat of Conflict, Climate, and Misinformation
The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, released today, reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal...
Misused Aid: How U.S. Taxpayer Dollars Are Fueling Taliban Terrorism
Foreign aid, a critical tool for fostering humanitarian support and stability in conflict-ridden regions, has found itself at the center of controversy in Afghanistan....
Redefining Restraint: Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine and the Fallout for Arms Control
The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted global arms control, as escalating actions on both sides have severely undermined the prospects for arms...