The most dangerous aspect of autonomous weapons may not be their speed, precision, or technological developments, but the unpredictability they introduce into an already tense and fragile security environment. Imagine …
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The “Doval doctrine” is the key analytical lens on India’s national security posture in South Asian strategic studies since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came …
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Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPOs) in the Legal Grey Zone of International Space Law
Space exploration is expanding in its scope, actors, and applications over time. This evolution of space catalyzed innovation for the benefit of humanity but also resulted in congestion and competition …
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The announcement of a new weapon system is a moment in strategic history that indicates not only a change in military capability but also its implications on geopolitical stability. The …
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The Danger of Proximity: Why the India–Pakistan Nuclear Equation Is Uniquely Perilous
The nuclear balance in the South Asian subcontinent is not merely another instance of deterrence theory in practice; it is a structurally unique and perilous paradigm shaped by geography and …
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The U.S.-China May 14-15, 2026, bilateral summit in Beijing marks a crucial realignment of U.S.-China relations. The next trade results, announced on May 16, 2026, followed a highly aggressive tariff …
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Rethinking Equity in the NPT: From Selectivity to Universalism for Strategic Nuclear Stability
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) remains the linchpin of the global nuclear order, embodying a “grand bargain” that trades non-proliferation for disarmament and peaceful nuclear energy access. Yet, entering its …
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Iran’s nuclear program has long been a focal point of global concern, with Western powers especially anxious about Tehran crossing the nuclear threshold. Understanding the evolution of Iran’s nuclear strategy …
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Reinvigorating Arms Control with Lessons from Chemical Weapons Convention
by Abdul Rehmanby Abdul RehmanOn February 5, 2021, the United States and the Russian Federation agreed to extend the New START Treaty for five years, preserving the last remaining bilateral arms control agreement limiting …
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2025: The Year of Strategic Instability, as 2026 Opens a New Set of Strategic Challenges
The year 2025 has witnessed unprecedented levels of conflict and warfare, leading to deep mistrust, intensified strategic competition, and increased modernization in both conventional and nuclear arms. These developments have …