Analysis
Indo-Pak Nuclear Poker
Ever since the Kargil conflict, Pakistan was projected as a state that uses its nuclear capability for coercion and was accused for nuclear blackmail. However, while a lot has been written on the Pulwama crisis, […]
Economy
Analysis
Of Ignored Intelligence Warnings and Modi’s Kafkaesque Little War
While there has been a view all along that Pulwama was a false flag operation aimed at achieving Modi’s political objectives, yet many observers thought it might be stretching it too far. The reason for […]
Analysis
Growing Significance of Asia Pacific Region in International Politics
Asia Pacific is the part of the world located in western Pacific Ocean. It includes regions of East Asia, South Asia, south East Asia and region of Oceania. It also consists of some areas of […]
Analysis
Media as a Tool in Conflict Prevention
The 20th century marked the beginning of the age of media, today media is known to be the fourth yet immensely powerful supporter of the state. Importance of media cannot be denied in the present […]
Analysis
Pakistan Navy as an Emerging Deterrent
Naval power is an important political instrument and critical national security ingredient of any maritime state. Historically, seas have played fundamental role in shaping the geopolitcal environment. Themistocles (524-460 BC) once stated, “whosoever can hold […]
Analysis
The Idle at CD
Strategic competition between major powers is a defining factor that shapes global environment. The existing state of arms control is deteriorating because of growing multi-polarity, intensifying strategic rivalries, evolving alliances and competition for strategic dominance. […]
Analysis
Human Rights Violations in Kashmir and the Reaction of Germany
An exceptional record of multi-layered human rights abuses in the Indian occupied parts of Kashmir has become an undeniable reality and an irrefutable truth of the contemporary international system. The presence of Indian security forces […]
Analysis
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: A Pakistani View
The Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or TPNW is an outcome of Non-Nuclear Weapon States’ (NNWSs) frustration with lack of progress on Article-6 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) that obliges the established Nuclear […]
Analysis
Breaking the Myth of Proliferation Nexus
The word ‘Nexus’ every so often refers to an evil connection, frequently used in media reports. The originators have practised the word ‘Nexus’ to associate something shady. Mostly it rings the bell with a taste […]
Analysis
Sustainable Developing Goals and Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
No state can overlook actions of other states undermining its national security. Pakistan also developed nuclear weapons because of an existential threat from India. With this unavoidable correction of strategic equilibrium in South Asia, it […]