Security & Conflict
Safeguarding the Future: Pakistan’s Defense Policy and Strategy
On September 6, 1965, Pakistan faced one of its most critical and decisive moments as the nation stood united in defense against aggression during...
AI and the Bomb: Nuclear Strategy and Risks in the Digital Age – Book Review
Dr. Johnson is a lecturer in strategic studies in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He...
Maritime Terrorism as an evolving threat
Background and Introduction of Maritime Terrorism
Maritime Terrorism refers to illegitimate activities that lead to the disruption of peace and cause violence, instability, alarming circumstances...
AUKUS and the Nuclear Escalation in the Indo-Pacific
On 15 September 2021, Australia, the UK, and the US joined forces to unveil AUKUS, a powerful security pact set to reshape their defense...
The Geopolitical Battle Fuelling Terrorism in Pakistan
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project that has been hailed as a game-changer for Pakistan’s economy. However, this ambitious initiative...
Strategic Alliances in Space Exploration and Militarization: The New Frontier of Geopolitics
Recent advancements in space explorations compel one to acknowledge the seldom wisdom of Hugh Trevor-Roper "History is not merely what happened; it is what...
From Drones to AI: The Future of Global Military Engagement
The technological progress that has taken place in the recent past and perhaps the most recent advancements that have occurred in the 21st century...
Political crisis in Pakistan and the Army
The political crisis continues to develop in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Elite groups are waging a fairly tough struggle for power and economic...
Crossroads of Crime: Drug Trafficking Networks in the Indian Ocean Region
More than 70 per cent of the globe is covered by Oceans, which are playing a significant role in climate change, war, geopolitics and...
The Security Imperative: Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy – Book Review
Zamir Akram's book, "The Security Imperative: ‘Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence, and Diplomacy’ offers a rich and insightful analysis of Pakistan’s nuclear-capability. While it covers most...