Analysis
Iran: A ‘Nuclear Threat’
Iran’s nuclear program has been prone to a great deal of controversy over the years, and most countries around the world are averse to an additional country becoming a nuclear power. However, it is extremely […]
Analysis
The Evolution of the Iranian Nuclear Issue
Ironically the Iranian nuclear program began with the help of the United States in 1957, and as part of a civil nuclear deal, the U.S. leased enriched uranium to Iran. In 1958 Iran joined the […]
Nuclear
Conceptualizing General Trends in Responsible Nuclear Behavior
It will extremely be difficult to define both the parameters and general trends in nuclear behaviour. Conceptualizing responsible nuclear behaviour is difficult, given that we live in a complex world where every nuclear weapon state […]
Military
Indian Hybrid war: Challenges for Pakistan
Change is the enduring feature of global politics. Similarly, warfare also evolves with changes in socio-political conditions and advancement in technologies. As, Clausewitz says, “Every age has its own type of war and it adopt […]
Politics
The U.S. and Iran Again on the Verge of a Dangerous Standoff
Relations between the U.S. and Iran have quickly gone downhill since the United States withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) on 8th May, 2018. Last month, President Donald Trump designated the key branch of […]
Politics
Shanghai Cooperation Organization and what it can do for Eurasia
Mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations and pursuit of common development -SCO, Shanghai Spirit The organization that aims to bind Eurasia in a single bead of economic, social and security straw. […]
Military
India-France Nuclear Connection and Implications for South Asian Stability
India’s French connection dates back to the 17th century under French colonial rule. The Indian Union territory Puducherry was ruled by the French until officially returned to India in 1954. Both countries carried forward with […]
Missiles
India’s Quest for NSG
India has a history of diverting dual-use items for military purposes. In 1974 India diverted the Canadian supplied ‘CIRUS’ reactor for producing plutonium for its nuclear weapons test, which was contrary to the understanding that […]
Nuclear
U.S. Policy Towards Iran: Its Evolution, and the Contributing Factors
In a historical context, the U.S. concerns with Iran began after the 1979 revolution; however, Iranian reservations against the U.S. predate the revolution. In 1951, Mossadegh, a democratically elected leader nationalized Iran’s oil which was […]
Military
Worrisome Nuclear Signaling: Recent Trends
Every time there are elections in India, a favourable theme is Pakistan-bashing. Over time, this tendency has grown. In the now concluded elections, the gratuitous attacks on Pakistan were at an all-time high. This time […]