THE Indian Atomic Energy Commission was established in 1948 to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.While introducing the legislation of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru …
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Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Set Dangerous Precedent for Non Proliferation Regime
Recently, a war between Iran and Israel broke out, which is termed by US President Donald Trump as the 12-Day War. The conflict is the continuation of the protracted conflict …
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THE Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025 significantly altered the India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the media’s role as a battleground.How can media narratives influence national identities and global perceptions during times …
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THE global nuclearization campaign began in the early 1940s with the US Manhattan Project, which transformed uranium into radioactive elements.In 1945, the US dropped “Little Boy” and “Fatman” on Hiroshima …
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With nuclear weapons being a bit of a joykill, countries are trying to normalize war.In the wake of the latest escalations between Pakistan and India and Israel’s preemptive strike on …
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Hypersonic Arms in South Asia: Racing Toward Instability?
by Zohaib Altafby Zohaib AltafPrecision strikes at blistering speed are increasingly central to India’s military planning. That incentivizes Pakistan to consider a pre-emptive strike.On July 16, India reportedly tested its most advanced hypersonic cruise missile under …
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India’s Nuclear Waiver: A Strategic Blunder with Global Consequences
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIndia has a history of utilizing dual-purpose technologies to achieve its national security objectives. India’s misuse of the CIRUS reactor donated by Canada to produce Plutonium for peaceful purposes in …
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As the world has already seen what future conflict in the South Asian region could be like, either through the tussle over the mountainous territory of Kashmir or through a …
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ON the midnight of May 6-7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan by attacking non-combatants at multiple locations.Pakistan responded resolutely and proportionately, targeting Indian military assets at various sites. …
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Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was created in 1957 to promote the peaceful application of nuclear technology. The Agency has been instrumental in helping member states advance scientific research …