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Center for International Strategic Studies, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (CISS AJK) is an independent and autonomous Think Tank, under the auspicious patronage of National Command Authority (NCA), the highest civilian body on strategic issues. CISS AJK comprises of highly professional and competent research team, aims at bridging the research gaps through knowledge based critical thinking. It welcomes the knowledge community of the region to share their research studies. Primarily, we focus on the issues related to comprehensive security which includes strategic thought, nuclear politics, traditional and non-traditional security threats, new trends in warfare (character and conduct), women, peace and security, South Asia and Jammu and Kashmir. Being the first ever think tank on the subject in AJK, it is our responsibility to contribute in capacity building, discourse analysis and to lead the academic narratives. I have no doubt that the resilience, passion and academic excellence of our team will create the desired compatibility between international academic standards and local wisdom.
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Webinar on Lebanon's Pager Explosion: Strategic Implications and Future Considerations (October 07, 2024)
On October 7th, 2024, CISS AJK hosted a webinar on the Lebanon pager explosion and its strategic implications for modern warfare. Moderated by Rimsha Malik, the event brought together experts to discuss the vulnerabilities in communication technologies and the increasing role of cyberattacks in destabilizing states. Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja opened the session, emphasizing the shift from traditional warfare to digital threats targeting national infrastructure.
Key discussions included Raza Shah Khan’s analysis of cyber warfare’s growing prominence and Ali Mustafa’s call for technological independence to mitigate reliance on foreign equipment. Dr. Hassan Tahir But highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities, urging for international cooperation to secure critical technologies. Tahir Naeem Malik stressed the importance of preparing Pakistan for asymmetrical warfare by strengthening cyber defenses.
Zohaib Altaf highlighted Mossad’s operation against Hezbollah, revealing the risks of compromised devices and calling for AI-powered systems to prevent similar attacks. The webinar concluded with Dr. Khawaja’s reminder that security is an ongoing process, urging Pakistan to evolve its defense strategies in response to modern technological threats.
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