India and Pakistan have developed distinct nuclear doctrines shaped by historical rivalries, conventional military asymmetry and regional security concerns. This comparative analysis examines India's No First Use policy, Pakistan's Full Spectrum Deterrence, nuclear escalation, arms competition, the Russia-Ukraine war and the challenges facing strategic stability in South Asia. PastRead More

Pakistan’s counter-terrorism gains came under renewed pressure following the Afghan Taliban’s return to power, the breakdown of ceasefires with the TTP, weaknesses in border management, militant regrouping, institutional shortcomings and domestic political instability. The article examines the factors behind the resurgence and proposes a more comprehensive counter-terrorism response. Pasted markdownRead More

The article argues that Pakistan’s conciliatory approach toward the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, including negotiations, ceasefires and concessions, weakened the country’s counter-terrorism strategy and allowed the militant group greater space to regroup. It advocates a broader response combining intelligence-based operations, stronger diplomacy and socioeconomic measures.Read More

The revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in August 2019 fundamentally altered Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional relationship with India and was followed by its reorganisation into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The original article examines the legal, political and demographic consequences of these changes from a Pakistan/Kashmir-focused perspective. Pasted markdownRead More

The Indo-US strategic partnership has expanded significantly through defence agreements, military exercises and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. This article examines the evolution of the partnership, QUAD’s role in the Indo-Pacific, its connection with wider US-China competition, and the strategic implications for Pakistan.Read More

China’s expanding economic, diplomatic and strategic engagement with the Middle East is gradually altering the region’s geopolitical landscape. From massive trade and infrastructure investments to strategic partnerships and mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Beijing has emerged as an increasingly important regional actor.Read More

Terrorism has evolved from conventional violence into a multidimensional threat involving cyber warfare, information manipulation, criminal networks and political instability. This article examines its changing manifestations and the revival and expansion of the TTP as a complex security challenge for Pakistan.Read More

The Palestinian issue is one of the world’s longest and most complex conflicts. Rooted in colonial decisions, forced displacement, occupation, settlement expansion, and repeated wars, the struggle continues as Palestinians demand the right to return, self-determination, and basic human rights.Read More

Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a major setback for global climate action. As the world faces rising emissions, climate finance gaps, and leadership uncertainty, the future of climate diplomacy depends on whether major emitters can uphold their commitments without consistent U.S. leadership.Read More

Pakistan’s long engagement with the IMF has provided repeated short-term relief during economic crises. However, fiscal weakness, inflation, energy sector inefficiencies, tax gaps, and incomplete structural reforms continue to raise questions about whether IMF programs can truly deliver long-term stability.Read More