For decades, the global security hallways have done lengthy discussions on the idea of an ‘Islamic Bomb’. This refers to the idea that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal could be in service …
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S5-Class Submarines: Assessing Capabilities and Potential Risks to Regional Stability
by Usman Haiderby Usman HaiderThe Indian Navy has given special attention to the modernization of its submarine fleet. In this regard, one such key initiative is the S5-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN). The …
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Powering the Future Safely: An In-Depth Look at Pakistan’s Nuclear Energy Sector
Nuclear power has globally emerged as a critical solution to the contemporary energy insecurity. States are pledging resources to expand their nuclear capacities due to the technology’s minimal dependence on …
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How to Survive a Nuclear Apartheid: Exposing the Strategic Distortions Undermining South Asian Deterrence
The Burden of Strategic Discrimination Few states have been subjected to as persistent and institutionalized a form of nuclear discrimination as Pakistan. Since the 1970s, it has contended with a …
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From Sarin to Software: How AI Exposes Vulnerabilities in the Chemical Weapons Convention
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) has made significant strides since its inception. It evolved from the Geneva Protocol 1925, which fell short due to its inability to suggest disarmament of …
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Missiles are an important capability for offensive set of capabilities that can be used for counterforce and counter-value strikes. Russia-Ukraine conflict and Iran-Israel’s 12-day conflict are recent examples of it. …
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Pakistan Nuclear Program: Under Speculations and Misconceptions
by Adeela Ahmedby Adeela AhmedSince 1947, Pakistan has perceived its eastern neighbor, India, as a fundamental existential threat. This perception was further amplified following India’s Pokhran-I nuclear test in 1974 – officially termed a …
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PAF’s role in Operation Swift Retort &Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhOn 10 May 2025, Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, known in Arabic as the unbreakable wall, in response to Indian attacks on Pakistani territory under the command of General Asim Munir. …
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With Donald Trump back in the White House and his administration swiftly reinstating the “maximum pressure” campaign, Iran has firmly rejected any possibility of engaging in negotiations under such coercion. …
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September 9, 2024, marked the start of the IAEA Board of Governors’ regular September meeting at the Agency’s headquarters. Board discussions are anticipated to cover a variety of issues, such …