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To provide independent insight and analysis on aerospace and international security issues, of both an immediate and long-term concern; and to inform the discourse of policymakers, academics, and practitioners through a diverse range of detailed research outputs disseminated through both direct and indirect engagement on a regular basis.
Our Vision
To serve as a thought leader in the aerospace and security domains globally, providing thinkers and policymakers with independent, comprehensive and multifaceted insight on aerospace and security issues.
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
OUR RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Opinion Articles
Why the IAF’s Post-Sindoor Spending Surge is a Sign of Panic
Muhammad Saad
May 7, 2026
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May 2025: Mosaic Warfare and the Myth of Centralised Air Power
Air Vice Marshal Nasser Ul Haq Wyne(Retd)
May 5, 2026
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PAF’s Transformation: Operation Swift Retort to the 4-Day War of May 2025
Air Vice Marshal Nasser Ul Haq Wyne(Retd)
May 5, 2026
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Pakistan’s Human Capital Exodus: Remittances vs. Long-term Growth
Zahra Niazi
March 6, 2026
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Issue Papers
Reconceptualising Strategic Thought: The Case of Pakistan
Air Marshal Farooq Habib( Retd)
May 18, 2023
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Military’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence
Air Vice Marshal Faheem Ullah Malik (Retd)
October 17, 2022
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Traffic, Urbanisation & Road Safety: A Case Study of Pakistan
Dr Usman W. Chohan
July 20, 2022
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Development of Pakistan’s Space Program
Air Marshal Waseem ud Din(Retd)
July 19, 2022
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Revisiting Deterrence in the Context of Space Militarisation
Saba Abbasi
August 26, 2025
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Tech Globalism vs. Tech Realism: Navigating the Digital Divide
Ahmad Ali
August 13, 2025
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Seizing First Mover Advantage:People’s Liberation Army Embracing theIntelligentised Warfare
Shaheer Ahmad
July 24, 2025
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Militarised NanoSats:Democratising Space Power andDisrupting Deterrence Paradigms
Mustafa Bilal
July 24, 2025
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Iran–US Talks: Future Trajectory and Regional Implications
April 21, 2026
The ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States has revived the possibility of de-escalation after a prolonged period of tensions. While the talks remain limited and fragile, they reflect a mutual recognition of the risks associated with continued confrontation.
Catalyst Conversation : The US–Israel–Iran War and the Role of Gulf and Arab States
April 10, 2026
The ongoing war between the United States-Israel, and Iran has emerged as a defining crisis of the modern world, with significant implications for regional security, global energy markets, and the evolving geopolitical order. While the primary confrontation involves direct and indirect exchanges between these actors, Gulf and Arab states have become increasingly central to the conflict’s dynamics.
Hosting U.S. military assets and located in close proximity to key theatres of escalation, these states face growing security risks, including spillover
Terrorism in Pakistan: Trends, Challenges, and Policy Responses
March 16, 2026
Terrorism has remained one of the most persistent security challenges in Pakistan over the past two decades, impacting stability,economic growth, and social cohesion. Despite significant
