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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
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A Common Market, the Muslim World and the Way Forward
Regional groupings such as common markets are a salient feature of the contemporary international economic system. This essay argues the need for greater economic co-operation between Muslim states which, over time, would result in a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pakistan and TTP’s Peace Talks
A state’s behavior is always unpredictable and no one can ascertain its exact future intentions; it will always pursue its interests. Pakistan has recently decided to hold talks with the Taliban. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP), […]
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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 […]
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Who Messed Up Afghanistan?
The tragic breakdown of governmental machinery in Kabul and the Taliban’s ascendency cannot entirely be reported as something that happened over night; rather, it was the outcome of a long process. The cold remiss toward […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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AI and the Future of Warfare
Introduction. Often, when people think about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in warfare, their mind goes to the distant future. AI and warfare, however, are fast becoming inseparable terms. This was manifested on November […]