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, …
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One Small Mistake Could Trigger An Uncontrollable Escalation Between India and Pakistan
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafAs 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 …
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As more countries enter space, the boundary between civilian and military enterprise is blurring. Dangerously
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafOuter 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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Pakistan Welcomes Starlink. But Can It Deliver on Its Promise?
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafStarlink 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, …
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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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India and Pakistan’s Development of Drones: Implications for Strategic Stability
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafOn 23 August, 2024, a small Indian drone was spotted across the Line of Control in the airspace over Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a reminder of the ever-present tensions between Islamabad and New …
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The establishment of the National Center for Quantum Computing could be a critical step – if Pakistan can overcome economic constraints and a significant brain drain.Pakistan is poised to make …