According to the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India is reportedly prepared to test its intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-VI with a capability to carry multiple warheads and an estimated …
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In his “Ile Longue” speech on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a message that will echo across European capitals for years to come. For the first time, a European …
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We are in the geospatial era of warfare in which information derived from satellites is as strategically critical as territorial control. The progressive dissolution of the distinction between the civil …
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How AI-enabled Targeting Could Intensify Global Arms Competition
by Nimra Javedby Nimra JavedThe US Defence Department’s decision to deploy AI systems on classified military networks marks a significant shift in how modern warfare is conducted. Understanding how these systems change targeting logic …
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From Chagai-I to Today: Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhTwenty-eight years ago, Pakistan responded to India’s five nuclear tests of 11 and 13 May 1998 with a strategic and far-sighted decision. India’s nuclear ambitions were already demonstrated by its …
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The Hidden Infrastructure War Between Washington and Tehran
by Rimsha Malikby Rimsha MalikMissiles, drones, oil routes, nuclear sites, and regional alliances are typically used to explain the US-Iran conflict. That makes sense, but it’s not enough. Cyber networks, satellite navigation, marine data …
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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. …
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Yom-e-takbeer: From Atoms for Deterrence to Atoms for Sustainability
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirEvery year on May 28, Pakistan celebrates Yom-e-Takbeer the day in 1998 when Pakistan carried out nuclear tests in Chagai and officially became a nuclear power. These celebrations are important …
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NPT RevCon 2026 and the Crisis of the Global Nuclear Order
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe United Nations’ 11th Nuclear Non-proliferation (NPT) Review Conference (RevCon) began on April 27 and will continue until 22 May. The RevCon brings together all member and observer governments, as …
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Digital transformation is one of the reasons for the geopolitical instability worldwide. In today’s turbulent times, this has found new ground in cyberspace, where it is more complex than ever. …