Nuclear Deterrence and Its Nuances on May 19, 2025I am still looking for the intellectuals who made us believe that the nuclear states do not go to war with each other due to the presence of undefendable nuclear weapons. Perhaps the dicta held its ground during the Cold War era because, after the establishment of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), the two superpowers, the […]
Understanding PAF’s Winning Strategy (Part II) on May 12, 2025Since Part I of the article “Understanding PAF’s Winning Strategy” was published in the Daily Times, Pakistan, on May 5, 2025, a lot has transpired between India and Pakistan. On the night of 6th and 7th May, India launched multiple missile attacks in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Sialkot region across the Working Boundary, and […]
Understanding PAF’s Winning Strategy (Part I) on May 5, 2025The ongoing tense environment following an attack on the tourists in Phalgam, Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK), on April 22, 2025, to which Pakistan has already condemned and assured India of its fullest cooperation during an impartial investigation, is not slowing down. Hence, the situation has the potential to expand into violent military engagements along the […]
Pakistan Stands United on April 28, 2025India-Pakistan relationship is complex and choreographed with wars, protracted conflicts and active disputes. Though the presence of nuclear weapons has decreased the probability of an all-out conventional war, the frequency of minor disputes and crises has increased manifold. India considers atomic weapons as a deterrent against nuclear strikes, whereas Pakistan assumes that these would deter […]
Is the Ukraine War coming to an end? (Part II) on April 21, 2025In Part I of the same title “Is the Ukraine War coming to an end? Published on April 14, 2025, in Daily Times, I argued that “several things have happened for the first time in the Russia- Ukraine war, and therefore, it can be termed as a game changer in 21st-century warfare. From information warfare […]
Is the Ukraine War Coming to an End? (Part I) on April 14, 2025It was February 24, 2022, when the Russian ground forces breached Ukrainian territory. The purpose was to warn Ukraine that it must not continue its efforts to join NATO. There is little doubt that Ukraine was a red line for Russia, and President Putin had been obvious in telling the US-led Western world that Russia […]
The Essentiality of Understanding the Quran on April 7, 2025Islam as a Deen offers a comprehensive code of life, and Allah gifted the scripture to His Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) in the form of the remarkable Holy Book, the Quran. The Quran offers a comprehensive solution to humanity in every domain of life, encompassing social, economic, cultural, welfare, military, religious, […]
Fear Versus Incentives on March 31, 2025The title is inspired by my book Diplomacy and Deterrence: Blending D2 to achieve Peace, Stability, and Security, published by Peter Lang Publishing Inc. New York in November 2024. I have argued that global and regional powers continue to pursue the age-old international relations theory of Realism, which is based on power, interests, and security, […]
The Power of Artificial Intelligence on March 24, 2025Once Allah, Almighty, decided to create the universe and, subsequently, the living beings, with human beings superior to them, He allowed His creations to explore all dimensions of the universe and did not pose any limitations. For this purpose, the Creator made human nature curious and inquisitive so that he and she could use the […]
It’s time for Africa on March 10, 2025The title of this short article is inspired by Colombian star Shakira’s famous song ‘Waka Waka’, which was performed at the opening ceremony of FIFA 2010 held in South Africa. The performance and the video were an instant hit and remain among the best sporting songs ever. I am trying to relate the title to […]