Security & Conflict
SQUAD: A Silver Lining For Quad?
Smaller alliances of nations or ‘minilaterals’ have become indispensable in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region. This article examines how SQUAD’s emergence as...
An Overview of Contemporary Naval Vessels’ Categorization
Modern warships represent the cutting edge of naval engineering, designed to conduct variety of duties at sea. Warships are generally classified based on size,...
China’s Big but Weak Navy: The illusion of Maritime Power
China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming the world's largest navy by sheer number of vessels. However, size...
Gunboat Diplomacy: China’s Strategy to Dominate the South China Sea
This article discusses the issue of China's gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international...
From Tradition to Transformation: India’s Maritime Power in the Global Arena
India’s remarkable journey in warship building reflects its transformation from a historical maritime nation to a dominant resident power. Recent milestones, including the simultaneous...
Escalation of Security Situation in Kurram: A Complex Web of Cross-Border Tensions
The volatile security situation in the Kurram region has witnessed a significant escalation, primarily fueled by a series of cross-border confrontations between Afghan forces...
Cyber Pandora’s Box
In today’s interconnected world, national security has ceased to revolve solely around armored tanks, advanced missiles and formidable fighter jets. A hushed warzone is...
The Role of Social Media in Facilitating Terrorism: A Growing Threat to Global Security
Social media has become a double-edged sword in the modern world. While it offers unprecedented connectivity, facilitates communication, and serves as a platform for...
Pakistan’s Airstrikes Target TTP Training Camps in Border Areas: A Response to Cross-Border Terrorism
In a recent escalation of its efforts to curb cross-border terrorism, Pakistan launched targeted airstrikes against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) training camps situated in...
Khawarij’s Patronage, Support & Facilitation from Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been a platform for operations by the Khawarij or the extremists, even though they claimed to be non-interference; indeed, they have received...