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. …
Syeda Tahreem Bukhari
Syeda Tahreem Bukhari
Associate Director research, working on Strategic Stability in South Asia, Indian State, Society & Strategic Designs.
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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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THE US wants India as a partner against China, not as an emerging superpower as New Delhi perceives itself. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made it clear at …
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The world is in a phase of transition where multiple poles are arising with another nuclear arms race in the horizon. The only treaty to regulate nuclear policy between the …
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The National Security Strategy released by the United States on Dec 4, 2025 under Trump administration is transactional in nature under the banner of America First. The previous NSS focused …
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The much-anticipated US–India trade deal was concluded on February 02, 2026. India had been seeking a lucrative agreement with President Trump since the beginning of his second term. However, this …
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From missile strikes to suspending river treaties, actions after the Pahalgam attack raise serious questions and risk pushing a fragile region closer to catastrophe The April 22, 2025, terror attack …