Security & Conflict
Secure Seas, Prosperous Future: The Vision Behind AMAN-25
The AMAN (Urdu word for "peace") exercise series, initiated in 2007 with a slogan of “Together for Peace”, has grown in scope and participation...
Wings of War: The Indian Army’s Push for Aerial Dominance Through Helicopter Modernisation
In the unforgiving terrain of Ladakh, where sub-zero temperatures and thin air challenge even the toughest soldiers, helicopters are not just assets—they are lifelines....
The Legacy of Abandoned US Military Equipment in Afghanistan
The United States’ tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade military campaign but ignited a new era of...
Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria and the Quest for a Permanent Resolution of the Crisis – Review
The paper “Examining the Boko Haram Insurgency in Northern Nigeria & the Quest for a Permanent Resolution of the Crisis” by Joseph Olukayode Akinbi...
Cognitive Warfare: The Invisible Frontline of Global Conflicts
Imagine a situation where, in just a few short weeks, millions of people in a developing Asian country suddenly lose faith in their banking...
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...
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...
Reconsidering Nuclear Command Authority: America’s Most Urgent Obligation
“The man who laughs has simply not yet heard the terrible news.”-Bertolt Brecht
It’s high time for candor. President Donald J. Trump has effectively unchecked...