Opinion Articles

A significant change in global security occurred on 5 February 2026. The New START treaty, the final treaty that restricted the U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear weapons expired. Along with it, …

AI’s dual-use, software-based nature makes physical verification and accountability nearly impossible. This algorithmic warfare is dangerous because fast, automated decisions can accidentally trigger a war before humans can stop it. …

Arms race is a competitive process among states in which they develop and modernize their military capacities in response to each other’s actions. In a political world, this race initiates …

The Indian Air Force’s grounding of the Tejas fleet following recent crashes highlights the fragility of “hybrid dependency,” where indigenous labels mask reliance on foreign components like GE engines. Beyond …

Pakistan’s energy crisis is no longer just about power cuts; it is about survival. Every summer people face regular blackouts while electricity demand rises. Yet the country’s power system with …

India is rapidly advancing its nuclear energy program. Holtec International, a US nuclear company recently announced plans to build 200 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. Most components and assembly …

Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) has always remained central to the idea of warfare and human evolution. The RMA is the active blueprint for the contemporary revolution in global security. …

A group of quantum scientists recently published a manifesto warning about the growing militarisation of quantum research, drawing parallels with the nuclear age and cautioning that universities risk becoming extensions of national …

As a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan regards nuclear security and safety as a top priority and national responsibility, as demonstrated continuously engagement with the international community to promote and maintain …

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction; it is a rapidly encroaching reality within the defence community. The technology is quietly gaining ground within the inner sanctums …