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 …
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Why major powers’ race for quantum supremacy inspires awe and fear
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafWith 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 …
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India’s Drone Dilemma: Strategic Autonomy or Persistent Dependence?
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafIndia’s recent announcement that it will domestically assemble 21 out of the 31 MQ-9B Predator drones purchased from the United States has been touted by government officials and defense enthusiasts …
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How the Global South can defend against Trump’s AI offensive
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafUS 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 …
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Understanding the Rationale Behind Pakistan’s New Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Test
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib Altaf[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Blog”] On 4th November 2024, Pakistan’s successfully tested an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) marks a significant step in its naval modernization …
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Pakistani Perspective on AI, Indian Elections, and Mitigating Technological Risks
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib Altaf[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Blog”] The rapidly evolving landscape of global security, characterized by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber defense into military strategies, is transforming …
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Why India’s Space Program Is More Than Meets The Eye
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafIndia’s space program, while celebrated for its advancements in lunar exploration and satellite technology, presents a complex narrative of dual-use technology that blurs the lines between civilian space exploration and …
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Strategic Innovation: US, UK, and Australia Forge Defense Frontiers with Deep Space Radar and AI Collaboration
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafThe defense chiefs of the US, Australia, and the UK met in California on Friday, and the meeting highlighted high-tech collaboration on deep space radar, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing …
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The recent intelligence failure in Israel, where the country’s security apparatus failed to predict a significant attack by Hamas, offers critical lessons for intelligence organizations worldwide. This failure underscores the …
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CHINA’S FOREIGN POLICY SHIFT FROM BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE TO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE: IMPACTS ON MARITIME GEOPOLITICS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafKeywords: Foreign Policy, Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Indian Ocean Region, Maritime Geopolitics ABSTRACT China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the foreign policy strategy that has changed …