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

Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More

Global military spending has surpassed $2.7 trillion amid great-power rivalry, regional wars, nuclear modernisation and technological competition. This article examines the new global arms race, its impact on international peace, and strategic pathways for restoring restraint, arms control and stability.Read More

The Pahalgam incident triggered a dangerous military and diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and India, exposing the risks of escalation and the urgent need to restore dialogue and confidence-building measures.Read More

The Pahalgam attack intensified India-Pakistan tensions and triggered competing narratives shaped by media, nationalism, domestic politics, and international diplomacy.Read More

India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance has raised serious legal, economic, and national security concerns for Pakistan, whose agriculture and water supply depend heavily on the Indus Basin.Read More

India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has intensified Pakistan’s concerns over water security, regional stability, and the growing threat of hydro-hegemony in South Asia.Read More