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 …
Opinion Articles
-
-
Opinion Articles
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 …
-
Opinion Articles
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 …
-
Opinion Articles
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 …
-
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. …
-
Opinion Articles
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 …
-
Opinion Articles
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 …
-
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. …
-
India’s development of the indigenously designed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-6 is a pivotal step in the evolving strategic landscape of South Asia. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) …
-
Opinion Articles
Limited War Illusions And Pakistan’s Deterrence Logic In South Asia
by Rimsha Malikby Rimsha MalikThe debate surrounding limited war in South Asia has once again gained attention following recent arguments suggesting that Pakistan’s strategic posture makes limited conflict more likely between India and Pakistan. …