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. …
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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) …
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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. …
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For nearly three decades, India has steadily explored pathways for military escalation below the nuclear threshold. This approach has evolved through doctrines such as the Sunderji Doctrine, Cold Start Doctrine, …
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The trickier issue is governance – how these assets will be treated once they become part of a contested space environment. Drone attacks on data centre facilities in the United Arab Emirates …
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Targeting Nuclear Plants Undermines Global Safety Norms
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIn 1986, at a power plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, a major incident occurred – the Chernobyl disaster. A reactor exploded and caught fire, releasing a …
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For thousands of Kashmiris living along the Line of Control, separation is not an abstract political reality, but a daily emotional burden carried through missed funerals, distant Eid greetings, and …