Opinion Articles

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) …

The 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. …

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, …

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 …

In 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 …

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 …

The May 2025 crisis between India and Pakistan demonstrated Pakistan’s ability to handle a high-tech, intensive military aggression without passing the nuclear threshold. By prioritizing targeted, restricted reprisal over significant escalation, …

THERE are moments in a nation’s history that come to define its institutional resilience, strategic posture and national cohesion. Marka-e-Haq – the Battle of Truth – represents one such moment …

In international relations, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests. John Mearshimer’s offensive realism explains the structural reality that capabilities matter more than intent. Today’s strategic partner …

It has been a year since Marka-e-Haq. What is still striking is not how bad the crisis was but how well Pakistan handled it. In a region where small incidents …