Defense
Conflict Dynamics in South Asia
The conflict between the Afghan government led by the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is gaining momentum. The contradictions have reached a...
Hybrid Warfare and Defense 5.0: Morocco, a Strategic Ally of the United States
The global security landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, characterized by the erosion of post-Cold War balances, fragmentation of alliances, and the emergence of hybrid...
Technological and Geopolitical Dimensions of India’s Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Ambitions
Following India’s successful test of a hypersonic missile in November 2024, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has set its sights on developing...
China’s Sixth-Gen Fighters: Heralding Beijing’s Ambitions for the Future
Authors: Sarmad Naeem and Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed
On the 26th of December 2024, two never-before-seen aircraft took flight in the skies of China. Onlookers gazed...
Resource Wars: The Hidden Fuel Behind Most Conflicts
From ancient conquests of land, agricultural products, and trade routes to modern geopolitical struggles for natural gas, oil, and minerals, the control over resources...
Arctic Showdown: Global Power Struggles & ASEAN’s Stake in the Ice
Historical Context and Evolution of Arctic Geopolitics
As the Arctic ice melts at an unprecedented rate, a new geopolitical chessboard emerges at the top of...
Cross-Border Health Threats in Conflict Zones: Public Health Diplomacy for Regional Stability
In war-torn regions of the world, usually healthcare is one of the first to be affected, leading to terrible consequences for affected populations. Disease...
Military Spending: A Ticking Fiscal Time Bomb?
In an era marked by global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical alliances, nations continue to expand their defense budgets, often at the expense of other...
Surging Arms Stockpile in Southeast Asia: Preparation for War?
Defense spending in the Southeast Asia (SEA) has been experiencing an upward trajectory during the last decade amidst the escalating rivalry between the United...
The Moldovan Military: Modernization, Education and Peacekeeping
As the war in Ukraine approaches another anniversary, many European governments are engaged in military modernization programs, expanding their defense budgets and also continuing...