Promise and Perils of Biotechnology for National Security
Saba Abbasi March 18, 2025
Biotechnology has been in use by humans for over 10,000 years. Ancient bioscience incorporated processes
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Comprehensive Security 2.0: Towards a Holistic Approach for a Dynamic Future
CASS December 16, 2024
In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, national security faces multifaceted challenges ranging from geopolitical
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Sanctioning Pakistani Firms: A Closer Look
Shaza Arif November 18, 2024
In a recent move, the United States imposed sanctions on 26 firms based in Pakistan, Iran, and China. The blacklisted entities are
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Swarm Drone Technology: Military Advantage or Ethical Dilemma?
Shah Muhammad April 22, 2024
Nature is reflective of the fact that the deficiencies of a single individual are often compensated for by coordinated group efforts, as seen in a pack of wolves, colony of bees, and flock of birds, etc. Rapid advancements in military technologies have materialised this natural phenomenon through the development of swarm drone technology.
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India’s Agni-V Test and Its Ramifications for Region
Usman Haider April 17, 2024
On 11 March 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the first successful test launch of the Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). It featured Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The launch was named ‘Mission Divyastra,’ – a reference to the Hindu mythological weapons of ultimate destruction. The test bears testimony to India’s continued endeavours to enhance the reach, precision, and assuredness of its delivery system even at the cost of impacting regional strategic stability. The test also signifies a subtle shift from India’s nuclear doctrine.
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Mafias in Modern Times
Air Marshal M. Ashfaque Arain(Retd) December 4, 2023
The term ‘Mafia’ traces its roots to Sicily, where it emerged as a covert international organisation. Initially perceived as a group formed to resist oppression, it swiftly morphed into a nefarious criminal organisation. This transformation was notably transported to the United States in the late 19th Century by Italian immigrants. Known by various monikers such as the Syndicate, the Mob, and Cosa Nostra (literally ‘Our Thing’), the Mafia has etched a distinct identity in the criminal underworld.
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