Security & Conflict
Transnational Terrorism and the Role of Afghanistan
Terrorism in general forms a serious and long-term threat to the international security where the terrorist operations are transnational and affect at least two...
Be Watchful: The Coming World War Will Likely Start Small
We are now, once again, living in the preliminary phase of an international confrontation that will rapidly evolve into a world war, if nuclear...
Connecting China’s Intelligence Agencies and Think Tanks
Perhaps what prompted me to conduct extensive research and study the role of “small or central leadership groups” and the role of (local support...
The Influence Equation of Social Media
Social media serves as a powerful platform for connecting people and amplifying diverse voices across the globe. However, what was once a tool for...
Attack on Bannu: Another call for Operation Azm e Istehkam
In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment, Pakistan, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture in its ongoing battle...
Madness and World Politics: Risks of a Nuclear War
Abstract: Whether by design or inadvertence – by “bolt-from-the-blue” attacks or incremental aggressions – certain states could find themselves embroiled in a nuclear war....
Combating Misinformation and Ensuring Security
In a recent press conference, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army addressed the...
ISKP in Afghanistan
The Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) has become a significant actor in Afghanistan's complex and often volatile political and security landscape. Formed in...
The Call of Darkness: Unmasking the TTP’s Reign of Terror
In the dark corridors of terrorism, the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues its insidious assault against Pakistan's peace and stability. The latest revelation of...
Ukraine: a few takeaways for both the Defense industry and government procurement agencies
Drones, loitering munitions, highly mobile artillery units… The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has emerged as a pivotal case study in modern warfare, yielding critical...