Defense
Star Wars Reality: The Rise of Space-Based Weapons Systems
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, humanity’s first artificial satellite, sparking a new era of exploration and innovation. Today, the subject of space...
Selective Non-Proliferation
The latest U.S. sanctions targeting Pakistan’s missile development program, announced on December 18, 2024, mark yet another instance of Washington’s inability—or unwillingness—to grasp the...
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...
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...
Nuclear weapons and LRBMs: A Deterrence or a Pretext for Geopolitical Pressure?
In today’s complex international political landscape, nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missile (LRBM) programs often spark debates about security and global power dynamics. Recently,...