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The advent of nuclear weapons has not only transformed the dynamics of world politics but also added new concepts in the fields of International Relations and International Law....
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In his paper documenting US’ diplomacy during the Kargil conflict, Bruce Riedel claimed that the Americans had reports that Pakistan was preparing its nuclear missiles for a possible...
The Geopolitics of Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis
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Sri Lanka is in the midst of the worst economic crisis since independence. Power shortages in some areas are lasting up to...
The Quantum Race: Quantum Technologies for National Security
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Global powers are now shifting their attention to acquire strategic technology for future warfare. The quantum technologies that are critical to securing strategic dominance are opening a new...
Evolving US Nuclear Posture
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It needs to be stated at the outset that the US Nuclear Posture Review 2018 is as aggressive, impulsive and threatening as President Trump himself is. And just...
Whither the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at 50?
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Fifty years ago, on 1 July 1968, the landmark Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) opened for signature concurrently in London, Moscow and Washington. The NPT...
Imran Khan’s visit to the U.S. and its impact on Sino-Pakistan ties
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made his maiden visit to the U.S. on 21-23 July 2019. During his stay in Washington, he addressed a jubilant...
Af-Pak Cooperation & The Rise of IS in Khorasan
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It was election year in Pakistan and the Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf has formed the government in the center. The change of guard notwithstanding, the relationship between Kabul...
Is Pakistan Ready for the Nuclear Suppliers Group?
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The discussions over extension of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership to non-NPT Nuclear Weapon States (NWSs) tend to overly focus on differing perspectives on the criteria. This...
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Reality of Peace Support Operations.
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Where the money flows, the story goes!
Pakistan has always been on the forefront of providing support to the international community in maintaining peace. Apart from being one...
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