Security & Conflict
Publicizing the Bugs, Malfunctions, Failures, and Locations of Lethal AWS to Avoid Accidental Escalations
Executive Summary: AI-lethal autonomous weapon systems are likely to begin seeing the battlefield or widespread adoption in the near future. However, AWS possesses the...
Missile Mastery – Shaheen-II Launch
Pakistan announced successful test-firing of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which was a major boost to country’s defense power. This is not merely a military...
Pakistan’s Battle Against Afghan Infiltration
The infiltration into Pakistan from Afghanistan remains a pressing security concern, with incidents of terrorism continuing to plague the region. On the night of...
Indonesian Cyber Defense: Lessons, Challenges, and the Path Forward for a Military Cyber Force
Indonesia’s New Cyber Military Force Idea
In recent years, Indonesia has faced an alarming surge in cyber threats, ranging from data breaches of public and...
Clarifying Strategic Risks: Scenarios of an Israel-Iran War
Iran continues to taunt Israel with threats of annihilation. But such threats have no tangible strategic foundation. They are erected on a flimsy structure...
The Dark Web and Terrorism: A Growing Menace in Pakistan’s Digital Landscape
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous security challenges, among which the menace of digital terrorism stands out. The advent of the dark...
Autonomous Weapon Systems: A Moral Discussion and Considerations for Regulation
ABSTRACT: Autonomous weapon systems (AWS) powered by AI are rapidly advancing, offering strategic military advantages but also raising profound moral and regulatory challenges. This...
Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination and Israel-Iran Spy Games
Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in the heart of Iran’s capital comes as major game changer in regional politics. The incident comes at a particularly dangerous moment...
Pakistan presents a unique opportunity for the U.S. in the war on terror
Since the United States pulled their troops out of Afghanistan in 2021 there has been a noticeable lack of intelligence being produced out of...
The United States, North Korea and Nuclear War
“The laws of physics are decrees of fate.”-Alfred North Whitehead, The Origins of Modern Science
Among the world’s nuclear trouble spots, North Korea is the...