The concept of ‘Comprehensive National Security’, expands the traditional view of national security to include internal and external affairs of the state and society. It encompasses both traditional military security and non-traditional dimensions of human security. Pakistan’s first formally declared ‘National Security Policy’ is based on this concept, emphasising a whole-of-nation approach to develop a cohesive and responsive security policy.
Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D printing, Quantum Computing, 5G, block chain, autonomous systems, robotics, hypersonic missiles, and biotechnology are rapidly transforming societies, economies, as well as warfighting capabilities leading to a shift in global power centres. These technologies have implications for both human security and state security, requiring a futuristic approach.
Technological advancements driven by the digital revolution are revolutionising various fields by gathering, analysing and utilising vast amounts of data. They offer numerous social and economic benefits, enhancing productivity in sectors such as health, energy, finance, education, agriculture, and environment. In the realm of traditional security, these advancements lead to the development of new weapons, integration of existing systems, and changes in operational concepts and organisations. Acquiring these technologies will impact power balances and create challenges at national, regional, and global levels.
In this regard, on 8 June 2023, the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) organised a seminar on the subject of ‘Role of New & Emerging Technologies in Comprehensive National Security.’ The aim of the seminar was to examine the formulation of policies and implementation strategies for investing in the development of newer technologies to achieve Pakistan’s Comprehensive National Security goals.
18th Lok Sabha Polls: Islamophobia and Electoral Partisanship
The Indian political horizon is in a frenzy with the ongoing 18th Lok Sabha polls. Voting for the multi-phase elections started on 19th April and will span over six weeks, with results scheduled to be announced on 4th June. This election is primarily between the two main alliances: Narendra Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress-led 28-party opposition alliance, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
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East or West? Who Will Rule the 5th Industrial Revolution?
The world economy saw a ‘great divergence’ as a result of the first two Industrial Revolutions (IR-1 and IR-2) between 1750 and 1950 AD. The economic shift occurred from East to West as a result of industrial development by Western European nations led by Great Britain. The key to their success was the use of then-new technologies like steam power, mechanisation, automobiles, railways, telegraphs or electricity at every level of industrialisation
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Indigenisation of Drones: A Security Imperative for Pakistan
For any state, it is of paramount importance how it guarantees national security. This can be ensured through the use or threat of use of force and also mobilising its defence sector in times of conflict and war. In other words, it revolves around the defence capabilities that allow a state to carry out fundamental functions including ‘preventing, deterring, coercing and countering national security threats’.
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