As delegations from the United States and Iran convened in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, for direct negotiations facilitated by…
Syed Ali Abbas
Syed Ali Abbas
Syed Ali Abbas is Research Officer & Comm Officer at the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad. He is also an MPhil scholar in the Department of Strategic Studies at the National Defense University (NDU) Islamabad.
The South Asian security environment is undergoing a fundamental shift in how conventional military effectiveness is defined. Decision speed, cross-domain…
Abstract: This article examines how Rudra Brigades operationalise India’s evolving Dynamic Response Strategy by integrating speed, precision, and jointness at…
In Exercise Akhand Prahaar, conducted as part of the larger tri-service Exercise Trishul on the western front, Lieutenant General Dhiraj…
On September 17, 2025, the Government of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement…
Following the May 2025 confrontation between India and Pakistan, a worrying shift in Pakistan’s security environment is evident. During the…
In international politics, wars are not only fought with weapons but with words. Narratives determine legitimacy, mobilize public opinion, and…
In 2018, the Indian Army released its updated Land Warfare Doctrine (LWD), an advanced military strategy that reflects the service’s…
The world has been watching President Donald Trump’s every move closely since his return to the White House in January,…
The evolving security landscape of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) presents complex challenges for Pakistan’s maritime security. With India’s growing…
