The fast-paced tech adoption has altered the character of conflicts in South Asia. The conflicts have become intense and brief, with compressed decision-making cycles. India used supersonic dual-use missiles, precision-guided …
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Beyond Bluff: Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine and the Strategic Logic of Ambiguity
Pakistan’s nuclear signalling is not mere empty rhetoric; it rests on an actual deterrence doctrine, operational forces, preparedness, readiness, credibility, and a long-standing policy of deliberate ambiguity regarding first use …
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India’s Military Build-Up: Implications for Regional and Global Security
by Sadia Memonby Sadia MemonSouth Asia remains one of the most volatile regions in the world owing to India’s reckless behaviour, state-sponsored terrorism and repeated unprovoked military aggression against nuclear-armed Pakistan, using false flag …
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India’s Defence Paradox: Spending More Prepared Less?
by Maheen Buttby Maheen ButtIn 2026, India’s defence budget crossed USD 85.6 billion, more than double of what it was a decade ago. One might reasonably expect such a substantial and sustained fiscal commitment …
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Why the NPT Review Conference Must Address Attacks Near Nuclear Facilities
The United States-Israel war against Iran has apparently undermined both regional and global strategic stability. Joint precision strikes carried out by the US and Israel have pushed the Middle East …
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Deterrence through Denial: How Operation Marka-e-Haq Redefined South Asian Strategic Stability
One year has passed since Operation Marka-e-Haq, a watershed moment in South Asian military history that fundamentally altered the regional deterrence paradigm. Launched in May 2025 as a multi-domain response …
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India’s “New Normal” Meets Reality
by Abdul Basitby Abdul BasitIndia’s claim of having imposed a “new normal” in South Asia began on the night of February 26, 2019, when Indian aircraft violated Pakistan’s airspace near Balakot under the pretext …
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India’s Shattering Democratic and Secular Values under the BJP
by Dr Muhammadiby Dr MuhammadiSouth Asia has been experiencing increasing instability since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in India, under PM Modi since 2024. Modi’s third term as Prime Minister of …
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From Commitment to Compliance: Assessing Pakistan’s Nuclear Safety and Security Architecture Under PNRA
by Sana Ahmedby Sana AhmedPakistan regards nuclear security as a core duty of the state, integral to national resilience and public safety. Over time, it has built a disciplined nuclear safety and security architecture …
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Dynamic Response Strategy: India’s New Pakistan-Centric Doctrine
by Usman Haiderby Usman HaiderOperation Sindoor represents more than just India’s conducting military strikes against civilian targets inside Pakistan. It reflects a key change in India’s military doctrinal approach. The change has been recently …