Analysis
National Security in the 21st Century and the Emerging Challenges
National Security in the 21st Century and the Emerging Challenges held on 30 Nov, 2021
Emerging Technologies
Analysis
India’s Degraded Democracy
In Greek there are two words, ‘demos’ and ‘kratos’. The former means ‘people’ while the latter means ‘to rule’. The etymological origins of the term ‘democracy’ hint at a form of government in which, in […]
Analysis
The World in Disarray
Once Alexander the Great captured a pirate and told him, “How you dare molest the sea”. The pirate replied,“How do you dare molest the whole world?”. He added, “Because I do it with only a […]
Analysis
Regional Approach to Stabilize Complex Dynamics in Afghanistan
The fall of the Ghani regime like a house of cards was the most significant political event in recent times. The swift political and fast-changing ground realities in Afghanistan threw up a lot of surprises […]
Analysis
Disbanded Afghan Security Forces, Reinforcing IS-K and Regional Security
The Taliban became the de facto rulers of Afghanistan on 15th August 2021 after the fall of Kabul. Although the fall of Afghanistan did not transpire overnight, the pace at which it occurred and the […]
Analysis
Impact of Emerging Technologies on Strategic Stability
Webinar held on Impact of Emerging Technologies on Strategic Stability on 16 Nov 2021
Analysis
Cyber Security Challenges and Response
The recent cyber-attack against the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) once again reminds us of the complexity of cyberspace and the enormous impact of a cyber-attack. The attack was identified on 29th October 2021 and […]
Analysis
AI’s Prospects for Humanity – A Threat or A Promise?
The most important virtue that separates human beings from other kinds, be it animals or machines, is their cognitive ability. However, today, human-like intelligence is being induced in computers. This concept is called Artificial Intelligence […]
Analysis
The Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan: Implications for the Region and Policy Options for Pakistan
Afghanistan is a landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of South-Central Asia. Its geo-strategic location has always tempted invaders. Owing to prolonged power struggles, external intervention and tribal affinities, Afghanistan has suffered throughout its history. Decades long […]
Analysis
Nuclear Learning: A Historical Overview and Futuristic Trends for Pakistan
Since the overt nuclearization of South Asia, the question of ‘nuclear learning’ has remained in the limelight. The term itself was introduced by Joseph Nye in 1987, as he endeavoured to examine US-Soviet relations during […]