Recent advancements in missile technology, extended ranges, and frequent testing indicate that India is moving beyond its declared nuclear posture. The development of long-range ballistic missiles, ICBMs, and submarine-launched systems reflects a shift away from minimum deterrence toward greater strategic dominance and deliberate ambiguity in its nuclear policy. While the official doctrine still emphasizes No […]
Pakistan and IAEA
As global energy dynamics evolve, the demand for cleaner and more sustainable solutions is accelerating. In this transition, nuclear energy has emerged as a game changer, providing a reliable, low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels while strengthening energy security. In this context, Pakistan explored this alternative in 1956. After years of unwavering efforts, its civil nuclear […]
Trump Continuing the March towards Space Militarization
On 20 Jan 2025, Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term as the 47th President of the US, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his political career. Around the world, there is an ongoing debate on the policies he will pursue in his second term. The most significant legacy […]
Powering the Future
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sent shock waves through global energy markets, highlighting the vulnerabilities of countries dependent on fossil fuel imports. As one of the world’s largest producers of oil and natural gas, Russia’s energy exports have been a critical component of the global energy supply chain. However, the war and […]
India’s quest for space warfare
“It is not enough to have an American presence in space, we must have American dominance in space,” US President Donald Trump has said, adding that he doesn’t want to see “China and other countries leading us.” With this aim, the Trump administration is in the process of creating a US Space Force, the sixth […]
Eyes on the prize
The Nuclear Suppliers Group is a multilateral export control regime and a group of nuclear supplier countries that seek to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. It was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in 1974. In May 2016, […]
Modi at his wits’ end
India prides itself in being the world’s largest democracy. The claim is based on the number of voters and the peaceful transfer of power following general elections. It may be pointed out however, that democracy cannot be measured in terms of numbers either of voters or the peaceful transitions of the executive. This is particularly […]
Pak-Russia rapprochement
At the end of the Cold War, Moscow’s influence and interest significantly declined in South Asia. However, after almost two decades there is an obvious change in Russian policies both on domestic and international levels. Changing patterns in Russia’s Asian foreign policy will directly affect the regional security environment of South Asia. Cementing Indo-US strategic […]
Let’s take to the skies and beyond
During the Cold War, achievements in outer space were viewed as a symbol of power. For instance, when the Soviet Union broadcasted its first ever man-made satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, the world took notice. Likewise, the US followed suit and won the race by achieving mankind’s first landing on the moon through the Apollo Mission. […]
Trumplomacy and Pakistan
As European Union (EU) leaders gathered for a summit in Sofia to find a common path forward after Washington withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council criticised US President Trump. He communicated via Twitter that “Looking at the latest decisions of President Trump, someone could even think ‘with friends […]