Peace & Conflict Studies

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Tim Mcfarland, Autonomous Weapon Systems and the Law of Armed Conflict: Compatibility with International Humanitarian Law

Moiz Khan December 22, 2023

Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) are a rapidly evolving disruptive technology that not only impact the characteristics of warfare but also pose significant challenges for the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). The distinctive feature these weapons present is their ability to select and eliminate their targets without human intervention. While these weapon systems have been gaining much consideration amongst Armed Forces of a number of countries, they are also becoming an immediate cause of humanitarian, ethical and legal concern.

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Netanyahu’s Lost Political Battle

Ajwa Hijazi December 18, 2023

Hamas’s breach of the Israeli security system on October 7th gave pretext to the disproportionate and inhumane Israeli response in Gaza. Its focus on annihilating Gazans (be it an infant or elderly) has become the current defining feature of this historical conflict between Israel and Palestine. Israel has been on an outright war-crime spree in Gaza, under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the longest-serving Israeli premier.
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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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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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