by Riaz Khokhar.... South Asian Voices (SAV) published an Urdu version of Mr. Riaz A. Khokhar's article on China-India relations. It can be read here: https://ciss.org.pk/PDFs/SAV-Urdu.pdf This article was published in the South Asian Voices (SAV) on July 12, 2020. https://southasianvoices.org Riaz KhokharMr. Riaz Khokhar is a Research Assistant at the Center for International Strategic
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by Afeera Firdous.... Recently a new arms control paradigm was proposed. The tenets of this proposition centre around two arguments. First, how much is too much? Second, what kind of changes in size of arsenal, types of warheads and nuclear doctrine could make this environmental and humanitarian disaster avoidable? The proponent of this idea, George
by Riaz Khokhar.... For over a month, Chinese and Indian troops have been in a renewed standoff along their disputed border. Although the conflict seemed to be subsiding following June 6 talks between military leaders, it appears to have heated up after twenty Indian soldiers were killed in clashes on the border – the first casualties since 1975. Amidst
by Ms. Huma Rehman.... "Youm-i-Takbeer"/ “Day of Greatness †was a strategic response to India’s nuclear tests of 'Operation Shakti'. Pakistan's nuclear tests of 28th May reassures the role of nuclear weapons as a deterrent and maintain regional peace and crisis stability in South Asia. The year 1998 was historic and fateful for Pakistan and
by Samran Ali.... Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program over the years has been subject to criticism, including safety and security concerns, the myth of the fastest-growing program, or the diversion of resources towards them; it faced all. However, looking at the harsh geopolitical and strategic reality, the efforts to build and maintain them are worthwhile and
by Samran Ali.... Pakistan’s defence posture is mainly aimed at securing itself against the threats emanating from its arch-rival India. Over the years, it has made efforts to counter these threats by acquiring or developing systems to enhance its defensive capability. Resultantly, a strategic balance has existed in South Asia for over four decades. Pakistan
by Maryyum Masood and Sabeen Malik.... Instead of getting into petty politics, the Taliban and Kabul must work together to overcome the challenge of Covid-19. Despite deep grievances, it may be a rare opportunity for Afghan leaders to resolve their issues and show cooperation as a goodwill gesture which can be fruitful in the long-term.
by Dr. Naeem Salik.... In February 2020 the US fielded a new low yield SLBM Warhead designated as the ‘Supplemental Low Yield SLBM Warhead W 76-2.’ On 24 April 2020 Bureau of Arms Control Verification and Compliance of the US State Department issued a memorandum explaining the rationale for introducing the new warhead to be
by Riaz Khokhar.... SAARC had been dysfunctional for the largest period ever since its establishment in 1985. Although the postponement and cancelation of SAARC summits have happened before, this time it took South Asian Heads of Governments nearly six years to sit together under a common platform. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the charge and convened
by Ms. Huma Rehman.... International and regional stability is ultimately the product of broader political, economic, and military dynamics among many players, in which political, technological, strategic alliances and decisions perform multiple roles as agents of change for the strategic environment. France and India have a fairly multifaceted strategic relationship, one of cooperation spanning multiple
