The nuclear debate has gained renewed attention in Japan as it commemorated the 81st anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August. On this event, when Sanae Takaichi, …
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From the Cold War to South Asia: Reimagining the Helsinki Model for Contemporary Diplomacy
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIn the contemporary era of geopolitical conflicts, erosion of arms control treaties, and hybrid warfare, modern diplomacy has been stuck in a deadlock. There is no progress in resolving regional …
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SIPRI Yearbook 2026 and the Future of Strategic Stability in South Asia
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its annual report on international security, disarmament, and weaponry. The main findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 are that, despite growing risks …
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Agni-VI and the Expanding Horizons of South Asian Strategic Stability
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhAccording to the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India is reportedly prepared to test its intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-VI with a capability to carry multiple warheads and an estimated …
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From Chagai-I to Today: Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhTwenty-eight years ago, Pakistan responded to India’s five nuclear tests of 11 and 13 May 1998 with a strategic and far-sighted decision. India’s nuclear ambitions were already demonstrated by its …
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NPT RevCon 2026 and the Crisis of the Global Nuclear Order
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe United Nations’ 11th Nuclear Non-proliferation (NPT) Review Conference (RevCon) began on April 27 and will continue until 22 May. The RevCon brings together all member and observer governments, as …
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Targeting Nuclear Plants Undermines Global Safety Norms
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIn 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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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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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 …