In 1986, at a power plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, a major incident occurred – the Chernobyl disaster. A reactor exploded and caught fire, releasing a …
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Opinion Articles
Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos: Re-balancing Deterrence in South Asia
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe May 2025 crisis between India and Pakistan demonstrated Pakistan’s ability to handle a high-tech, intensive military aggression without passing the nuclear threshold. By prioritizing targeted, restricted reprisal over significant escalation, …
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In 2022, G20 leaders announced at a summit in Bali, Indonesia, that “the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is prohibited,” repeating the declaration made by Soviet leader …
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Opinion Articles
The Implications of French Nuclear Doctrine for Global Nonproliferation
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s March 2 speech, which outlined the future course of French nuclear deterrence, sparked a major debate over European security and its implications for the international nuclear …
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As a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan regards nuclear security and safety as a top priority and national responsibility, as demonstrated continuously engagement with the international community to promote and maintain …
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The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired on 5 February 2026. This expiration marked the first time since the early 1970s that there would be no other agreement …
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Research Paper
The NSG, Non-NPT States, and the Future of Nonproliferation Norms in South Asia
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhAbstract 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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Opinion Articles
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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Opinion Articles
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 …