Nuclear versus conventional weapons on February 21, 2017The principle purpose of the nuclear weapon is to deter the adversary to ensure the national security. International scholars has identified that states contribute in the nuclearisation process for various reasons ranging from status-quo to security threats, deterrence, offensive strategies and enhancing the state’s standing in international arena. Since beginning, the role of nuclear weapon […]
Pakistans policy on FMCT on February 6, 2017The efforts for nuclear disarmament date back to 1945 post-World War II, when the two super powers — the US and USSR — invented the lethal weapons of mass destruction. This damaging invention brought dramatic changes in military circle and gave a boost to the concept of universal nuclear disarmament. Basically, eradication of nuclear weapons […]
Dynamics of Grossis proposed criteria for NSG membership on January 3, 2017The global community has created a multiplicity of so-called legal tools aimed at preventing nuclear weapons proliferation including legally binding treaties to voluntary agreements and regional committees, including the Nuclear Supplier Group. NSG has two sets of guidelines meticulously enlisting the nuclear materials, equipment, and technologies subject to export controls. These guidelines require the importing […]
Nuclear terrorism: IAEAs concerns on December 18, 2016Increasing dependence on nuclear energy for security, commercial and domestic purposes has enhanced the possibility of nuclear terrorism. It is a general perception that nuclear weapon and weapon-related material, technology and infrastructure could be misused by terrorist groups for nuclear terrorism to achieve their objectives. Presently, a new wave of terrorism in Europe and Asia, […]