Contours of Indo-US Strategic Partnership Under Trump 2.0
January 14, 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office appears to be a positive sign for the Indo-US strategic partnership
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Usman Haider
Research Assistant
Usman Haider
Professional Experience
Usman Haider is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad. He is currently pursuing MPhil in Strategic Studies from the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. Earlier, he completed his undergraduate degree in Strategic Studies from the same university. His research interests include military strategy, strategic stability in South Asia, India’s defence and foreign policy, and arms control and disarmament.
Publications
Deciphering India’s Hypersonic Missile Test
December 20, 2024
India’s hypersonic missile test in November has positioned it as the fourth country, after China, Russia,
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Russia-Ukraine Winter Offensive: What will Happen Next?
December 4, 2024
The latest Russian offensive in the eastern Donetsk region targets the strategically important city of Pokrovsk. To this end, Russian
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More Headwinds for the Indian Navy
September 18, 2024
The Indian Navy frequently appears in the headlines, often not for its achievements but for accidents. The INS Brahmaputra incident is the latest in a series of accidents that have plagued the service over the past two decades. A report released earlier this year highlighted that between
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Indian Military’s Embrace of Cyber Warfare
July 8, 2024
Cyber warfare has revolutionised contemporary warfare beyond traditional direct military engagements by using non-kinetic means to achieve defined military objectives. It plays a critical role, from intercepting enemy communications to degrading critical infrastructures. Moreover, cyberwarfare provides cost-effective, covert,
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Indian Military Adaptation to Artificial Intelligence: A Growing Challenge for Pakistan
June 13, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration with military weapons has become a compulsion for contemporary militaries to withstand modern battlefield challenges. Grasping this notion, the Indian Military is presently incorporating AI into its combat systems, thus bolstering its capability of precision launching offensive actions.
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