The book, titled Strategic Reckoning: Perspectives on Deterrence and Escalation Post-Pahalgam-May 2025, is edited by Prof Dr Rabia Akhtar, a leading Pakistani scholar and strategic analyst specializing in nuclear security, strategic stability, and …
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THE Makkah Accord signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on August 7, 2026 marked a significant development in the evolving security architect of Middle East and South Asia. The …
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This paper examines India‘s strategic autonomy from the Cold war to the era of great power competition. It explains how India was theoretically pursuing strategic autonomy while in practical terms …
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Nuclear Arms Control in South Asia: Politics, Postures & Practices written by Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal traces the changing pattern of India-Pakistan rivalry in a nuclearized regional political order and …
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With the evolution of new military technologies, the trajectory of war has undergone a massive change. Historically, wars were fought through direct confrontation on the battlefield, while contemporary warfare is …
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Jammu and Kashmir a disputed territory between Pakistan and India has been termed as “the most dangerous place on earth,” by the former US president Bill Clinton in late 1990s. …
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For nearly three decades, India has steadily explored pathways for military escalation below the nuclear threshold. This approach has evolved through doctrines such as the Sunderji Doctrine, Cold Start Doctrine, …
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In international relations, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests. John Mearshimer’s offensive realism explains the structural reality that capabilities matter more than intent. Today’s strategic partner …
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THE Indian nuclear establishment first adopted breeder reactors as part of a three-stage nuclear program that was put forth in the 1950s as a means of expanding nuclear power using …
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NARENDRA Modi, after assuming office in 2014, initiated the Make in India drive, which fundamentally aims to reduce reliance on foreign arms imports and build robust domestic defence manufacturing. This …
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