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by Samran Ali.... On 9 March 2022, an Indian Brahmos cruise missile landed in Pakistan. While the event raised concerns and fears regarding the risk of escalation between already estranged India and Pakistan, it also created confusion about the nature of the event and the weapons involved. One of the most asked questions was why
by Muhammad Ali Baig .... The government of the Philippines has asked for a clarification from India to explain the accidental launch of the BrahMos missile. Indians first claimed it as a “technical malfunction” and then suggested the reason as “human error.” From a network of pro-US states in East Asia, the Philippines signed a
by Dr. Rahat Iqbal .... The BrahMos missile incident of March 2022 not only breached the territorial integrity of Pakistan but also threatened its sovereignty. India has stated that the missile was accidentally fired into the area of Mian Channu, District Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan, on the evening of 9 March 2022, during a routine maintenance
by Riaz Khokhar.... In the past month, Pakistan has experienced considerable tumult in its domestic politics as former Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence. India is reportedly watching Shehbaz Sharif’s assumption of power as the new prime minister with “cautious optimism” and as a potential “diplomatic opening.” Some analysts also expect an
by Dr. Muhammadi.... The 21st century is the era of emerging technologies that play a vital role in the development, peace, and prosperity of any nation. Besides, the peaceful use of nuclear technology is a significant factor in socio-economic development. The revolution in civil nuclear technology impacts every aspect of life and has proven itself
by Ms. Huma Rehman.... The deterrence dynamics and South Asian Crisis stability have been constantly under stress but the nature and scale of these challenges have never been greater than it is today. The emerged regional security environment is further complicated by recent incident that fall into multiple interrelated but relatively distinct categories. Each of
by Riaz Khokhar and Asma Khalid .... Pakistan and India witnessed a moment of relative peace when the two countries reactivated the 2003 agreement for a ceasefire on the Line of Control–separating Indian and Pakistani administered areas of Kashmir—last year. Unfortunately, that fragile peace appeared only momentary on March 9, 2022, when a supersonic cruise missile from