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
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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
by Riaz Khokhar.... The management of COVID-19 reveals which countries are taking the lead in geopolitics in South Asia. On March 12, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries a strategy to deal with the Coronavirus challenge through a video conference. It was a move
by Zawar Haider Abidi.... How misleading is the world order, or in other words, how mala fide it is? While this fact is known to most serious observers of the system, there are few who talk or write about it. Most of those who do, term it as realpolitik: and the impact of this hypocritical
by Sajid Aziz.... The COVID-19 pandemic has evoked a spectrum of responses from humankind, ranging from display of pure moral and humanistic impulses to instances of crass tribalistic instincts. Overworked and fatigued doctors, nurses and health workers, showing remarkable feats of resilience, altruism and professional integrity, have shown the best of humanity in these hard times.
by Saima Aman Sial.... French arms transfers are jeopardizing the elusive state of strategic stability in South Asia. The major powers need to balance their geo-economic interests against the legitimate concerns of maintenance of strategic stability in South Asia, for which the responsibility should not always be only on Pakistan. Seeing a fighter aircraft adorned with
by Afeera Firdous.... In just a few days, the world has completely changed from a connected network to a distanced entity (at least in personal space terms). Most of the world’s population is in self-quarantine, which made them more dependent on the internet. This huge dependency on the internet and online services around the world,
