Recent Articles
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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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Late Air Chief Marshal Farooq Feroze Khan: ‘Epitome of Professional Excellence’
An officer respected by his juniors and a junior well-liked by his seniors, a comrade with a wonderful sense of humor, an agile athlete, and a Chief who led the Pakistan Air Force through […]
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A Commander Who Ruled the Hearts
‘What we do in life, echoes in eternity.’ Maximus Meridius (fictional character) Life is but a transit through this worldly impermanence that every soul has to bear through. Rumi very aptly described it when he […]
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AI’s Prospects for Humanity – A Threat or A Promise?
The most important virtue that separates human beings from other kinds, be it animals or machines, is their cognitive ability. However, today, human-like intelligence is being induced in computers. This concept is called Artificial […]
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The Rise and Fall of Indian Secularism
India, the largest democracy in the world, has a questionable record of Human Rights violations against its minorities in general, and in the occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir in particular. Moreover, India carries […]
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Tapping Central Asian Natural Gas Resources: Need to avert Future Crisis in Pakistan
Winter has not yet arrived but alarm bells have started to ring in Pakistan. Recent increases in fuel prices indicate that consumers will be pushed to consider alternative energy sources for domestic and commercial […]
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Will India be sanctioned over the S-400 Air Defense System?
The Russian S-400 air defense system has emerged as a serious concern for US policymakers. Amongst other states, US allies are seen purchasing and acquiring this state-of-the-art technology despite Washington’s objections. Earlier in 2019, […]
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Déjà vu Moments
Pakistan is once again at the receiving end of a familiar and expected barrage of criticism from the United States’ political and military leadership after the latter’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. While there are […]
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Evolving Challenges of Cyber Security
While the brighter side of the information revolution facilitated the human race in connecting more easily and conducting their businesses far more conveniently, the darker side of this revolution has yet to be fully […]
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Revival of Quad & the US’ Strategic Shift
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) was formed as a consultative dialogue forum between the United States (US), Japan, Australia, and India in 2007. The idea was to deal with the regional challenges of the […]
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Abraham Accords: One Year Later
One year has passed since the Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States between United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israel, and Bahrain. This was followed by the addition of Morocco and Sudan shortly afterwards. […]
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Pakistan Air Force: Undoubtedly ‘Second to None’!
In the era of advance technologies, the character of warfare has also revolutionized and air forces across the world have assumed centerstage in guarantying National Security. In its 75-year history, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) […]
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