Pak India Crisis 2019
Know Your Enemy, Know Yourself
The philosophy of The Art of War, laid out by Sun Tzu in the 5th Century BCE, is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. His military thought has only become time […]
Politics
Nuclear
Commercializing Nuclear Deterrence and India’s Evolving Strategic Culture
An under construction residential apartment complex in India is offering, amongst several other luxury amenities, the additional benefit of a nuclear bunker for protection against the harmful effects of nuclear radiations. This new and innovative […]
Politics
Russia’s Role as a Regional Stabilizer in South Asia
Consultation on regional and global strategic stability is an important aspect of Pakistan-Russia interactions. The discussion on this crucial issue is usually held under the domain of the Pakistan-Russia Consultative Group on Strategic Stability, which […]
Politics
Of Status-Quo, Resolution, Reforms, and Revisionism
The terms ‘status-quo’, ‘resolution,’ ‘reforms’ and ‘revisionism,’ can be applied to describe the outlook and behavioural characteristics of states in the international system; while connotations overlap, each term is distinct in meaning. At a session […]
Politics
‘Samjhauta’ on Hindu Nationalism? Deconstructing the legality of the NIA verdict
On March 20th, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in the Indian state of Haryana acquitted all four out of eight accused individuals in the Samjhauta Express bombing case of 2007. This acquittal has […]
Politics
A CEREBRAL APPROACH TO PUSHING THE PAKISTAN NARRATIVE
The Pakistani government’s response to the Pulwama crisis created its share of supporters and detractors within Pakistan. Praise for the current administration’s handling pointed to the international community’s acknowledgment of Pakistan having gained the moral […]
Pak India Crisis 2019
Pakistan’s F-16s Are All Accounted For – Confirms the U.S.
In another significant blow to India, the U.S. has validated Pakistan’s position that none of its F-16s was lost in an aerial encounter that took place on Feb 27, 2019. India has rejected the report […]
Pak India Crisis 2019
South Asia and the New Great Powers Competition
South Asian region mainly consists of seven states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its population is around 1.9 billion people which is more than 20 percent of the world population. It […]
Politics
Rising Violent Hindutva and Nuclear Arsenals – A Deadly Combination in India
In the so-called world’s largest democracy, Muslims, Christians and low caste Hindus are running for their lives from the violent lynching mobs, poisoned by fanatic Hindutva ideology. These cow vigilantes or killer gangs are operating […]
Politics
Annual meeting of Quetta Association 2019
Annual Meeting of Quetta Association, a body of British alumni of Command and Staff College Quetta was held on 27th March 2019 at High Commission of Pakistan London. High Commissioner, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria was the […]