Zohaib Altaf

Even the most limited form of people-to-people contact, which in the past was treated as a confidence-building measure, is now being met with outrage and political exploitation. Read Complete Article

Clearly defined red lines regarding the use of proxies and low-cost precision systems against strategic assets are requiredOn July 21, reports confirmed that militant groups in Pakistan have begun using …

Precision strikes at blistering speed are increasingly central to India’s military planning. That incentivizes Pakistan to consider a pre-emptive strike.On July 16, India reportedly tested its most advanced hypersonic cruise missile under …

Claims that Pakistan is developing intercontinental ballistic missiles misread its strategic priorities and economic constraints. The real trajectory toward ICBM capability in South Asia lies with India—driven by global ambitions, …

As political trust collapses and new military technologies compress decision time, even small accidents have to potential to spiral into a major conflict.Tensions between India and Pakistan are once again …

Outer space is no longer just for global superpowers and large multinational corporations. Developing countries, start-ups, universities, and even high schools can now gain access to space. The democratization of space has …

With no rules in place, a breakthrough that shreds our system underpinning security will bring chaos and deepen the global tech divideEarlier this month, a research team from China’s University …

Starlink could help close the urban-rural internet access gap — if the rollout is inclusive, affordable, and thoughtfully managed.On March 21, 2025, Pakistan granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink, …

US removal of AI safeguards risks widening the global divide. Global South must invest in AI regional partnerships, education and infrastructureIncoming US President Donald Trump has vowed to repeal Joe Biden’s executive order on …