Security & Conflict
Nigeria: Understanding the Surge of Terrorism and Its Impact on Civilians, 2018-2022
On April 26, senior advisor to the Africa Center and U.S. Institute of Peace, Ambassador Johnny Carson told me—in a one-on-one interview—“Over the last...
The New Arctic Frontier: Geopolitical Competition and Militarization of the Arctic
The earlier conflicts among arctic stakeholders included disputes over natural resources including fisheries, delineation, conflict between the USA and Canada over war and peacekeeping...
The Escalating Tensions in Space: How Major Powers are Competing for Dominance in Cosmos
Space is becoming an increasingly important part of modern warfare, posing new challenges and opportunities for the defense and intelligence communities as a result...
Meticulously & Comprehensively Deliberated Decision: Youme e Takbeer
India surprised the world on 11 May 1998 by conducting three nuclear underground explosions at the Army’s Pokhran test range, about 150, Km from...
Afghanistan: The Fountainhead of Terrorism in the Region
Afghanistan, a nation characterized by rugged mountains and a rich tapestry of ethnic diversity, has for decades been at the epicenter of regional and...
Dehumanizing the Wars: Introduction of Artificial Intelligence in the Warfare
The dynamics of wars are changing rapidly with the development of new technologies and emergence of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is the key driver...
Understanding Sun Tzu and the Art of Hybrid War – Book Review
The author of the book is Dr. Zia ul haq Shamsi, Ph.D. in strategic studies. He has extensive expertise in research related to nuclear...
The Lingering Shadow of Nuclear Weapons: A Global Concern
The world stands at a critical juncture where the spectre of nuclear weapons continues to loom large despite efforts to reduce their numbers since...
Israel And “Last Things”
Examined historically, war and terror against Israel are better explained by eschatology (the study of “last things”) than by enemy hopes for “self-defense” or...
Political Scientist: ISIS-Khorasan feels free in Pakistan
In 2015, the ISIS-Khorasan terrorist organization was established in Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of the Islamic State's expansion beyond Syria and Iraq. The...