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Technology

Software Vulnerability: A Hidden Adversary in Modern Aviation

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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February 20, 2026
Security

A Pause in Chaos: Iran’s Unrest on Hold, not Halted

Economic dysfunction has been a consistent reason for riots in recent years. Countries such as Bangladesh, Srilanka, Nepal, and most recently Iran witnessed mass protests emanating from economic turmoil. Unemployment, inflation, and mismanagement of resources led the masses to express their discontent through protest and strife.

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February 19, 2026
Aerospace

114 Rafales: India’s Post-Sindoor Insecurities

The May 2025 India-Pakistan war played a pivotal role in eroding India’s long-standing notion of conventional superiority. Seven months ahead, the echoes of the conflict continue to shape military choices. The post-crisis environment shows predictable trends, marked by sabre-rattling via hawkish statements by the civil and military leadership, followed by military procurements. Most recently, India has signalled a mega aircraft deal, with the announcement of the induction of 114 Rafales.

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February 19, 2026
National Security

Rebuttal of Operation Sindoor: Countering the India Centric Framing Bias

The recent account by the Center for Military History and Perspective Studies (CHPM), Switzerland, on the May 7th conflict between Pakistan and India reflects an over-simplification of a complex issue.  The historical account suffers from selective framing and a lack of empirical verification, which skews the understanding of the Indo-Pak conflict.

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February 16, 2026
National Security

CHPM Report: Misreading Operational Outcomes

In modern conflicts, the fog of war does not clear as ceasefires commence; it only gets thicker and becomes a fog of narratives.  It is in this post-conflict situation that military historians have the responsibility of undertaking impartial analysis as they scramble to find coherence in chaos. As a caution, they should avoid prematurely echoing any one side’s narrative and instead endeavour to interrogate all claims with balanced scepticism. The Centre for Military History and Perspective Studies’ (CHPM) exploratory note on Operation Sindoor falls short of this mark.

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February 16, 2026
Drone Smuggling

Smuggling by Sky: The New Way Terrorists Move Supplies

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).

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February 6, 2026
League of Nations

UNSC’s Unique Paralysis

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.

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February 6, 2026
China

Why China’s Green-Tech Bets Will Pay off in 2026

‘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.

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February 4, 2026
Aerospace

Golden Dome: Capabilities and Constraints

In an era of novel threats, a layered defensive shield is once again at the centre of US strategy. The announcement of the Golden Dome by President Trump shortly after assuming office has given rise to new expectations, questions, and concerns regarding the project.
The capability is envisioned as a comprehensive missile shield for the continental United States (CONUS) against ballistic missiles, hypersonic vehicles, cruise missiles, and UAVs. Conceived as a multi-tiered system, it aims to integrate existing missile defences with new space-based platforms. The layered system, combining land, sea and space-based sensors

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January 28, 2026
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