Nuclear Pakistan: bolstering strategic stability in South Asia on June 1, 201828 May 1998 saw the birth of the seventh nuclear-weapon-state when Pakistan decided to respond to India’s nuclear tests carried out on 11 and 13 May 1998. Pakistan’s nuclearisation has engendered a great deal of interest in academic and policy circles. As a matter of fact, the country’s nuclear excursion was chastised, impeded and seen […]
Parades and deterrence on April 6, 2018The ‘Pakistan Day 2018’ was celebrated customarily. Islamabad woke up to the thunderous sounds produced by the skills of the blue-sky warriors led by their newly-appointed chief, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar. The spectacle of the Airforce was part of the military parade that lies at the heart of the euphoria associated with March 23. […]
Chasing an elusive victory on December 23, 2017The release of the 68-page long US National Security Strategy 2017 earlier this week has led to criticism from experts and practitioners alike. The NSS’ priority actions in the Afghan theatre need to be dissected because the US has been engaged in it for the past 16 years. While many may think of the NSS’ […]
A different and dangerous enemy on December 13, 20172/Lt Moid, 21, became the 6,257th personnel of the armed forces to have laid down his life defending his motherland. While all acknowledge the meritorious sacrifices of our LEAs, many are critical over the frequent occurrence of attacks. They question the claims of successes made by the military. While one must concede that there are […]
The Faizabad debacle on December 5, 2017After paralysing the capital, hurling profanities and dishing out threats to all and sundry, Khadim Hussain Rizvi and his zestful supporters left Islamabad triumphantly. Rizvi was right in thumping his chest, for he made all organs of the state look rudderless. While the author is against painting a morbid picture, one cannot shy away from […]