Nuclear Capability: Balancing Global Security and Energy Needs

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Recent global developments—including geopolitical tensions, energy crises, and shifting power dynamics—have intensified discussions around nuclear capability. After the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US-Israel-Iran war, nations are increasingly evaluating nuclear technology not only as a strategic defense mechanism but also as a reliable and large-scale energy source. These developments have brought nuclear capability back to the forefront of international debate. The dual-use nature of nuclear capability—serving both military and civilian purposes—makes it a critical area of analysis. The ongoing war on Iran has introduced significant uncertainty into the future of Iran’s nuclear trajectory, particularly regarding

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Kashmir Dispute in the Aftermath of the 2025 Conflict

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The Kashmir dispute remains the central fault line of South Asian security, with periodic crises underscoring its unresolved political, humanitarian, and strategic dimensions. The May 2025 Pakistan-India hostilities once again demonstrated that Kashmir is not a frozen conflict, but a deeply destabilising issue with direct consequences for regional peace, strategic stability, and human security.

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Catalyst Conversation : The US–Israel–Iran War and the Role of Gulf and Arab States

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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

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Software Vulnerability: A Hidden Adversary in Modern Aviation

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In October 2025, a JetBlue Airbus A320, flying from Cancun to Newark, encountered an inadvertent pitch down, creating panic and injuries onboard. The crew managed to regain control of the aircraft and made a safe emergency landing at Tampa, Florida. Initial investigations attributed the incident to a malfunction of the aircraft's ELAC flight computer software, responsible for controlling primary flight controls (elevator and aileron surfaces).

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