Opinion Articles

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 …

Despite speculations, it is not yet known when Iran and the United States (US) may resume negotiations, as both countries have hit a stalemate following the so-called first round in Islamabad. There …

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, …