Publications

Taliban Offensive and Abject Surrender of Afghan Forces
Pakistan and its agencies are once again at the centre-stage of geopolitics. This time for allegedly supporting Taliban offensive against the Afghan National Army (ANA), which has

Seven Decades after Partition
14th August holds great significance for the Pakistani nation. Marking a new chapter in the history of the subcontinent, the state of Pakistan came into being on

Post August 5, 2019 Illegal Indian Actions: Dynamics, Implications and Options.
The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) organized a Webinar on 4 August 2021on ‘Post August 5, 2019 Illegal Indian Actions: Dynamics, Implications and Options.’ The

Hybrid Mannerism of the Terrorists and the State’s Response
It pains me to write that terrorists have succeeded in their planning, execution, and accomplishment of the stated objectives on a number of occasions. They appeared organized,

The Need for Productive Engagement with New Afghan Government
“Politics is the art of the possible.” Bismarck’s (1815-1898) precepts about the possibilities in the political arena are widely quoted, and followed by political scientists. His dicta

On Trade With india
In both India and Pakistan, there are voices that advocate for better trading ties as a “win-win situation,” arguing that economic rapprochement is either (1) a circuitous

Future of Region after US Exit from Afghanistan
The pace at which Taliban in Afghanistan are capturing city after city, is astounding to say the least. After President Biden’s announcement to withdraw forces from the

India’s Dangerous Designs
Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office back in 2014, India-Pakistan relations have registered an increasingly downward trend. His anti-Pakistan agenda includes targeting the country on

Why would they listen to us when they are sensing victory?
All eyes are once again on Afghanistan as the future of the country remains uncertain after the US withdrawal. It appears that instability will prevail in the country since the situation