Publications
Here are some of our recent OP-Eds
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Control the Corrupt-o-Currency to Save Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan’s economic woes continue without any worthwhile respite to the people of the country. In spite of the incumbent government’s efforts and claims about the stabilisation of macroeconomic indicators and positive projections about the […]
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The Quantum Technologies Race between the US & China
Revolutionizing Technology Modern technologies and their applications have transformed human life. Some of these technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and space technology, are offering groundbreaking capabilities in both civilian and military domains. Similarly, in […]
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The Good Messengers
The dissemination of critical information about natural disasters, including pandemics, is premised on international cooperation with transparency and good faith. This requires countries to alert the world as soon as they can about the […]
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Disbanded Afghan Security Forces, Reinforcing IS-K and Regional Security
The Taliban became the de facto rulers of Afghanistan on 15th August 2021 after the fall of Kabul. Although the fall of Afghanistan did not transpire overnight, the pace at which it occurred and […]
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The Plight of Indian Muslims: On and Off the Pitch
The targeted marginalization of Indian Muslims is not novel for those who follow Indian politics. The repeated repressive attitude towards minorities, specifically Muslims has become an accepted norm in the Indian society. The ICC […]
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China: A Helping Hand to Afghanistan
Following the fall of Kabul, and departure of the last US cargo planes from Afghanistan, the Taliban celebrated victory and declared complete independence from foreign occupation on 30 August 2021. They subsequently announced an […]
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China’s FOBS Test was not a ‘Sputnik Moment’
The news of China launching a rocket using a “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” (FOBS) to propel a nuclear-capable “hypersonic glide vehicle” around the world has initiated an animated debate in US strategic circles. After the […]
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The Honour for the Dishonoured
Indian government’s decision to award the Vir Chakra, third highest gallantry award, to a downed Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot from an aerial engagement with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on 27 February 2019, that […]
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The BRICs: 20 Years Later
The term “BRICs” was introduced exactly twenty years ago by Baron O’Neill of Gatley as an acronym for emerging markets that would drive economic growth in the 21st century: Brazil, Russia, India, and China […]
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China-US Strategic Rivalry: Implications for Pakistan
Pakistan’s geographical location is not only makes it strategically relevant but also attracts great power rivalries. Historically, Russians were obsessed to gain access to warm waters of the Arabian Sea through the areas that […]
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Civil Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones emerged as a significant dual-use technology during the late twentieth century. These systems were initially developed and used exclusively for military purposes. However, advancement in technology and easy […]
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An Effective Diplonomics is Need of the Hour
The ongoing debate on the transformation of geopolitics to geo-economics is a reflection of policy-maker’s changing priorities due to evolving global and regional dynamics. Geopolitics and geostrategic compulsions have already cost the developing countries […]
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The Future belongs to Aerospace Powers
The onset of the twentieth century saw the emergence of air as a new medium for warfare that would be transformed into battlegrounds within the space of little over a decade. Despite their very […]
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Avoiding Stagflation: Pakistan’s Never Ending Challenge
Pakistan’s economic challenges are widening and it is looking for external support to keep the situation under control. Recently, the government was able to revive the economic support package from Riyadh. While this approach […]
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Taliban’s Rise is Changing the Security Landscape in Pakistan
After two long decades of war, indecision and frustration exacting a heavy toll on American taxpayers’ pockets and upending the lives of millions of Afghan women and men, the United States forces left Afghanistan […]
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Unfolding Crisis Involving India’s Nuclear Program
The onset of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has led to the emergence of numerous security and political concerns for the world. While the region seeks to adapt to this new reality, there’s also no […]
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The Ripple Effects of Increasing Oil Prices
Crude oil prices have risen by more than 50% over the last year, from USD 41.69 per barrel in 2020 to more than USD 80 in 2021. This recent spike in prices is, above […]
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SBP’s Strategy: Hawkish or Dovish?
Since the Covid-19 outbreak, developing countries have been in a perplexing situation and have had to make various hard choices, whether in terms of enforcing lockdowns, protecting vulnerable sectors, or promoting economic growth. At […]
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Cybersecurity Culture
Cyberattacks have become an increasing concern due to its growing sophistication and high-profile targets. In terms of sophistication, most impactful cyberattacks according to CISCO are ransomware and spyware attacks, sending fraudulent links that appears […]
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Afghanistan deserves a Marshall Plan Plus
Perhaps, only Kashmiris and Palestinians have suffered more than Afghans due to prolonged wars on their home soil. Now that the US and NATO forces’ withdrawal has been completed following the Doha Agreement of […]
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The Future of Hypersonic Weapons
With increasing competition in emerging technologies between technologically advanced countries, the arms race has intensified and the acquisition of technologies like hypersonic weapons has become a priority for major players. While competition between the […]
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A Tribute to Late Air Chief Marshal Farooq Feroze Khan
On 9 October 2021, Air Chief Marshal Farooq Feroze Khan left for his heavenly abode. He was an invaluable asset for Pakistan Air Force (PAF) whose relentless contributions will always be remembered. It was […]
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ACM Farooq Feroze Khan: A Born Commander
Air Chief Marshal Farooq Feroze Khan, popularly known as ‘FF Khan’ was born on 17 August 1939 in Bombay, British India. However, soon after partition, his family moved to Pakistan, and he received his […]
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‘Starfighter’ Flies Away
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Farooq Feroze Khan late, also known as ‘Starfighter’ amongst his colleagues, is a highly respected name within the Air Force circles. He was endowed with a pleasant personality coupled with […]
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