Peace and Conflict
New Iron Curtain between Russia and Ukraine
The title is inspired by the phrase coined by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and quoted by Ambassador Riaz Khokhar at a seminar on the Ukraine war
July 18, 2022
Publications
Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir under Siege: An Unending Account of Indian Crimes
Since coming to power, the Hindu-nationalist BJP government in India has forcibly tried to dismantle the self-proclaimed socially diverse and secular face of the Indian polity. Nowhere
July 17, 2022
Emerging technologies
India’s Hybrid Warfare against Pakistan: Challenges & Response Options
In modern times, “Hybrid Warfare” has evolved as the most formidable and viable strategy to attain a state’s national objectives with simultaneous use of kinetic and non-kinetic means. This type of
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July 16, 2022
Indo-Pacific
Reviewing the Shangri-La Dialogue 2022: What it means for Regional Security
The 19th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), one of the premier defence and security dialogues related to the Indo-Pacific region, was recently held in Singapore from 10-12 June
July 15, 2022
Constitution of Pakistan
Why Pakistan Should Grant De Facto Provincial Status to Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Pakistan’s northern region, connects Pakistan with China and is the starting point of the much-celebrated China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the Pakistani side. Although the
July 14, 2022
Climate Change
Turning the Tide: Water Scarcity Challenges in Pakistan
Water scarcity is undeniably among the most enormous challenges facing mankind today. In Pakistan, this threat remains especially pronounced given the country’s recognition as the front-line nation
July 14, 2022
Climate Change
Pakistan’s External & Internal Water Security Challenges
Pakistan, which was once a water-abundant country, is now facing unprecedented water scarcity mainly due to poor water management practices, population growth, rapid urbanisation, and industrialisation, amongst
July 13, 2022
Emerging technologies
Democratisation of Technology
As technology progresses, it becomes more complicated. At the same time, it becomes easier for users of technology to use and access it. Hence, we can say
July 5, 2022
Climate Change
Preparing for the Worst: Climate Change and its Subsequent Sociopolitical Unrest
Pakistan is ranked as the 8th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the Global Climate Change Risk Index 2021. Although the country improved its vulnerability ranking as compared to
July 5, 2022
hybrid warfare
Hybrid Warfare and its Nuances: A Case-Study from South Asia
In a hypothetical sense, hybrid war, in its all nuances, may prove extremely damaging for Pakistan due to certain
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July 5, 2022
