Security & Conflict
General Mousavi’s Appointment amid the Iran–Israel War: Strategic Shifts and Consequences
Following the assassination of General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, in an Israeli airstrike in June 2025, the Leader...
The Risks of NGOs as Proxy Actors in Geopolitical Competition
The role of international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has come under increasing scrutiny in an era marked by great power rivalry and regional instability. While...
Post-‘Operation Sindoor’ all-party ‘special delegation’ – unnecessary and ineffective
Terror struck again in Kashmir on April 22, 2025, killing 26 innocent tourists at Pahalgam. Following this, India targeted key positions in Pakistan in...
“Most important” NATO summit ever
As world leaders gather for a crunch NATO summit, new polling says that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults see a benefit to NATO membership.
The Pew Research...
Trump is close to scoring his first big foreign policy win in his second term, and it is not what you might think
We live in Trump's world right now, even if we may not like it, as the world is anxiously trying to figure out any...
Turkey and Pakistan Strengthen Military Cooperation
The aggravation of relations in South Asia has caused the activation of the policy of military alliances. Turkey has become increasingly active in the...
US Commendations Highlight Counter-Terrorism Alliance
In the intricate and often contentious geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the counter-terrorism alliance between Pakistan and the United States has been a defining,...
Cyber Deterrence and Digital Resilience: Towards a New Doctrine of Global Defense
In the digital age, where power dynamics are increasingly defined by information flows and algorithmic influence, cyberspace has evolved from a mere technical domain...
Geopolitical Challenges to the Cybersecurity Goals of the ASEAN 2045 Vision
The cybersecurity goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are not just crucial, but they are the very backbone of the digital...
From Surveillance to Supremacy: Drones in Contemporary Conflicts
The nature of warfare has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, with drone technology emerging as a pivotal force in reshaping military strategies...