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by Samran Ali.... The US has been banking on India for its support in an emerging multipolar world. It sees India as one of the most relevant partners in helping it to achieve its global ambitions, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the Indian approach and the conduct of its foreign policy, especially during the
Key Points:Nuclear energy is a low-carbon and sustainable energy source. However, due to the military applications of nuclear technology, it…
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
Key Points: Ballistic missiles and their defences were an important feature of the Cold War arms race between the United States (US) and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The development of ballistic missile defences (BMDs) is now fuelling the development of new technologies such as hypersonic weapons, with China as the third player.
The expansion of the number and range of capabilities of the Indian Navy in recent decades has not gone unnoticed in Pakistan.…
There has been an increase in the detection of unauthorized possession and theft of uranium in India, the main ingredient…
Developing a nuclear bomb has become a difficult task, thanks to the strong non-proliferation norms and international control measures. A…
Today the global competition shifting to the Asia-Pacific and Pakistan becomes an important ally for international actors. Islamabad, a key actor in relations with India, China, Russia, Turkey and US, has strengthened its position in the international competition with the growing geopolitical importance of South Asia. Taking a decisive position against the USA’s containment policy
by Samran Ali.... Indian ballistic missile program is growing in terms of both range and launch platforms. The Agni family of ballistic missiles has grown from short-range Agni-I to intercontinental-range Agni-V. Similarly, the launch platform flexibility has also increased from land-based Agni family to submarine-launched capability, the Sagarika and Shaurya. The increase in missiles’ coverage and diversity in terms of
by Samran Ali.... Developing a nuclear bomb has become a difficult task, thanks to the robust non-proliferation norms and international control measures. A case in point is Iran’s nuclear program. Despite this, news and commentaries on Turkey getting nuclear technology and bomb have increased in recent years. The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments on nuclear weapons