Pakistan
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Future Of Drone Warfare In South Asia
Abstract: The military confrontation between India and Pakistan that took place in May 2025 has demonstrated that in South Asian, the employment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in active combat roles has become a reality. This growing utility of UAVs stems from their cost-effectiveness, precision, flexibility, and the reduced risk associated with their unmanned nature. Read more →
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The Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact
Abstract: The Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement marks a turning point in regional geopolitics, transcending bilateral security cooperation to reshape the balance of power across West Asia and South Asia. The pact strengthens Pakistan’s deterrence by leveraging China’s defence umbrella while allowing Saudi Arabia to diversify beyond U.S. guarantees. It signals the potential emergence of Read more →
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Operation Sindoor, Strategic Restraint, And The Teachings Of The Mahabharata
Abstract: India launched Operation Sindoor on May 07, 2025, striking nine terrorist camps in Pakistan, following a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. India’s strategic restraint in targeting only terror infrastructure in Pakistan in the initial stages of the operation is not evidence of its weakness, but rather a civilisational Read more →
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India’s Neighbourhood Policy Conundrum: A Case of Nepal and Sri Lanka
Abstract: India faces numerous challenges in its neighbourhood, characterised by territorial disputes, geopolitical rivalries, and economic dependencies. Tensions with China and Pakistan are cornerstones of India’s troubled neighbourhood past; however, dwindling partnerships with countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka reflect poorly on India’s regional leadership. To regain influence, India must enhance regional cooperation by building Read more →
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Unlocking Economic Potential: The TAPI Pipeline’s Role In Regional Integration
Abstract: The revitalisation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline is vital for regional connectivity and economic growth in South and Central Asia. With Afghanistan’s part under construction, the pipeline will deliver 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, creating jobs and boosting Afghanistan’s economy. It also promotes regional cooperation through enhanced energy infrastructure. However, its Read more →
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Indian Acquisition of Emerging Technologies: Exploring Response Options for Pakistan
Abstract: Emerging technologies (ETs) in the military, including AI, Anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon systems, robotics, hypersonic, and cyber weapons, are dubbed “disruptive technologies” because of their potential to pose serious challenges to offensive strategic forces, nuclear command and control, and communications and intelligence systems. These technologies escalate crisis instability by increasing uncertainty. In South Asia, a Read more →
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Pakistan’s Nuclear Datum Point
Abstract: The World’s fifth nuclear power, Pakistan, faces threats to its nuclear security due to political and economic instability. This is rooted in doubt about whether Pakistan has the necessary security measures and resources to protect its nuclear arsenal from threats or if the country’s nuclear weapons are a dangerous liability to the world. Nevertheless, Read more →
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India: A Promising New Power in the Global Arena
Abstract: As India enters her 76th year of independence, the relative volatility of the international landscape, in addition to the starkly different challenges in the contemporary context, has led to increased opportunities for her, as a prospective global player. This article, therefore, seeks to delve into the broader shades of perspectives on the prospective road Read more →
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25 Years Of Nuclear Southern Asia: The Past, Present, And Future
Abstract: This year will mark 25 years of nuclearization in Southern Asia. This silver jubilee arrives at a critical juncture, one in which the region faces significant turbulence. Geopolitics has certainly changed over the course of more than two decades. That said, new dimensions of strategic competition have emerged in the region, leading to several Read more →
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China In Afghanistan: Using Ancient Strategies To Meet Modern Challenges
Abstract: The withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in August 2021 has left a vacuum in the region, which some expect will be filled by China. However, from Beijing’s perspective, the US withdrawal has brought opportunities as well as threats to China’s proximity to the West. To utilize the opportunities and effectively deal with Read more →
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