Necessity is a dark cloud which tends to give birth to innovation in the turbulent arenas of contemporary conflicts. Having said that, a very low profile yet dramatic change is underway in the airspace of conflict zones, which is being used by terrorist and insurgent groups using commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
In the recorded history of international relations, institutions rarely fail outright. Instead, they become irrelevant. Contrary to popular belief, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is not collapsing due to the weight of idealism or bureaucratic inertia.
‘When it comes to clean energy, there is only one player, U.S. is not even in the room,’ stated the representative of China’s climate hub. The withdrawal of the U.S. from the climate front has provided room for China to translate its uncontested investment in green-tech into a strategic advantage.
The May 2025 Pakistan–India hostilities once again underscored the centrality of…
The May 2025 crisis between India and Pakistan marks an important chapter in the South Asian context, reinforcing the enduring volatility of one of the world’s most militarised rivalries. The conflict has redefined the regional dynamics and the bilateral relationship between the two states. Although the confrontation was brief, its intensity and strategic signalling underscored the persistent risk of escalation between two nuclear-armed neighbours. The events of May 2025 have contributed
In recent years, outer space has emerged as a critical domain shaping national power, economic competitiveness, and technological sovereignty. Advances in satellite technology, space-based services, and space exploration missions are no longer confined to a handful of major powers
In an era where digital platforms increasingly shape opinions, behaviour, and decision-making, understanding the psychological dimensions of cyberspace has become critically important.
The year 2025 has dramatically reshaped global and regional geopolitics through a series of crises: the India–Pakistan war, the Israel–Iran confrontation, and renewed instability on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border.
For decades, Iran and Israel had been engaged in a shadow conflict. Israel pursued a strategy of “active disruption,” targeting alleged Iranian assets in Syria
The complex and often turbulent relationship between Pakistan and India remains one of South Asia’s most enduring and consequential realities.
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