Abstract The global nonproliferation regime’s ability to adapt to changing geopolitical conditions and uphold established rules is essential to its integrity. A fundamental requirement for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers …
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Opinion Articles
Safety beyond Borders: PNRA’s Contribution to a Safe and Secure World
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority promotes nuclear safety and security internationally through adherence to international standards, collaborations, and knowledge exchange with other countries. The institution ensures that Pakistan’s nuclear program …
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Global Verification and the Demise of Covert Nuclear Testing
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhCTBT prohibits all nuclear weapon test explosions, but has not been legally implemented yet. Its strength is based on its legal and moral weight and its verification regime, which is …
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Pakistan’s Strategic Autonomy And The Myth Of A Nuclear Umbrella For Saudi Arabia
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhFollowing the signing of the Pakistan–Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) in September 2025, under which “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” several misleading …
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The Uncertain Future of Nuclear Deterrence and Proliferation
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987; it lasted until the United States withdrew in 2019. It contributed to …
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The IAEA Atoms for Water Scientific Forum was held from 16 to 17 September in the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, as a side event at the 69th IAEA General …
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Pakistan’s Path to Innovation through CERN Partnership
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhCERN was established in 1954 by European Countries based on the notion “Science for Peace” as the world’s leading particle Physics Centre based in Geneva. Not only this, CERN is …
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The Geopolitics Of The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG): Pakistan And India’s Competing Bids
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIn response to India’s nuclear test in 1974, the multilateral export control organization Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was established, an alliance of 48 countries that committed to controlling the export, …
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China’s Support for the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe recent decision by China to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) treaty marked a significant shift in regional nuclear diplomacy and a positive step for nonproliferation and arms …
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With nuclear weapons being a bit of a joykill, countries are trying to normalize war.In the wake of the latest escalations between Pakistan and India and Israel’s preemptive strike on …