The New Space Age begins in the 21st century, in which states and non-actors compete and cooperate to militarize, control…
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Executive Summary This policy brief analyzes the pre-war drivers, key strategic aspirations of the actors involved, and post-war trajectories of…
With the expiry of New START on February 5, 2026, the world has entered a new era in nuclear arms…
The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad conducts original policy research, analyses, and strategic outreach, and aims to highlight…
As delegations from the United States and Iran convened in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, for direct negotiations facilitated by…
On 18 March 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth representing the government of the United States (US) defended a lawsuit in…
In the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, mediation efforts are gaining momentum in Islamabad and negotiation terms are reportedly on the table…
The South Asian security environment is undergoing a fundamental shift in how conventional military effectiveness is defined. Decision speed, cross-domain…
On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched strikes on more than 1000 targets of Iran, resulting in the…
The question of a regulatory framework for Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) has been under discussion for a long time.…



