Peace & Conflict Studies - CASS

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Between Dignity

Between Dignity and Despair: The Choice to Die on One’s Feet

Air Marshal M. Ashfaque Arain(Retd) October 14, 2023

The attack by Hamas on the Israeli mainland on Saturday morning caught many by surprise, evoking memories of the unexpected assault by Egypt and Syria in 1973. The latest death toll stands at 576 Palestinians and at least 800 Israelis killed. Additionally, a large number of civilian and military personnel were taken hostage and shifted to Gaza.
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Iran-Afghanistan Water Dispute and Regional Implications

Asad Ullah Khan July 11, 2023

The water issue between Iran and Afghanistan is not new. It can be traced back to 1973 when a formal treaty was signed between the two countries. Despite this agreement, both states have been unable to amicably resolve their transboundary water
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g-20

The G-20 Summit and Indian Machinations in Jammu & Kashmir

Zuhaib Anwar May 24, 2023

In December 2022, India took over presidency of the Group of 20 (G-20) – an intergovernmental economic cooperation forum comprising 19 countries
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Mismanaging Modern Wars

Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi March 7, 2023

There are numerous study centres, think tanks, and departments in every university all over the world, teaching about conflict management, resolution, crisis
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Need for an International Security Agreement

Need for an International Security Agreement

Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi January 16, 2023

The theory of classical realism insists on the significance of power and security for the state in the prevalent international system. However, its precepts
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Future Wars: Dissidence, Despondency & Disappointment (D-3)

Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi January 10, 2023

The changing nature and character of modern warfare have forced belligerents to alter their course of action to achieve their political objectives without spending too much
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Foreign Policy

Russia-Ukr

Russia-Ukraine War: A Crisis beyond Borders

July 6, 2022

Kashmir

The Recent Kashmir Crisis: Are Pakistan-India Heading towards a Military Conflict?

May 18, 2020

Kashmir

Think Tanks Conference on Kashmir’s Future

September 4, 2019