The Great Pakistan Sale: A Nation on the Auction Block
“A nation that sells its future for survival loses both. Pakistan’s sovereignty is being traded, asset by asset, deal by deal.” Pakistan is selling its geography and soul. From its mineral reserves to its ports, every ...
Afghanistan–Pakistan Clashes Have No Easy Solutions
Scenario Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on the night of 11 October, after an attack by Afghanistan on Pakistani military posts led to heavy exchange of fire and reportedly left many of soldiers dead ...
The Bagram Connection
Why is America so keen to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, against joint opposition from India, Pakistan, China, Russia and the Taliban leadership in Kabul? For many Americans, the loss of Bagram was a symbolic ...
U.S. Government Shutdown: Ramifications and Repercussions
Given the central role of the U.S. in global growth, prolonged shutdowns can reverberate internationally, depressing investor sentiment, disrupting trade, and raising fiscal stability concerns. Global equities, particularly in emerging markets, are sensitive to signs of ...
The Saudi- Pakistan Mutual Defence Agreement: Who is Providing Security to Whom?
Introduction Post Operation Sindoor Pakistan’s military morale seems to be on the upswing. The bond with China is stronger than ever before. The newly promoted Army Chief gets invited for lunch with President Trump in the ...
Narrative Wars at the Summit: Strategic Messaging of U.S., Russia and China
In the 21st Century, power is fought as much in the realm of words and images as in the field. Strategic messaging has become a weapon system in its own right. The United States, Russia and ...
China’s Military Parade: Major Implications for India
Introduction On 03 September 2025, China held its biggest military parade in its modern history, showcasing powerful high-tech weaponry to mark 80 years since Japan's defeat at the end of the Second World War. President Xi ...
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s New Pact: What Does It Mean for India?
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan just signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” (SMDA) in Riyadh on 17 September is not routine. According to their joint statement, it “aims to develop aspects of defence cooperation between the two ...
Genocide, Officially, but What Next, is the Question?
There was tragic irony in the fact that the day Israel launched its ground assault on Gaza city two days ago, a United Nations Commission of Inquiry Report was released which confirms that Israel has committed ...
Sovereignty Through Steel: Closing India’s Defence Potential and Promise Gap!
"Making India self-reliant is the only way to ensure that the 21st century belongs to India." — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 13 May 2020 The Strategic Imperative of Self-Reliance Tectonic and disruptive changes in the global ...
Ukraine: Security Guarantees Remain the Unresolved Issue
Introduction Zelensky and a delegation of seven European leaders rushed to the White House on 18 August 2025, for talks with Trump after the US President had rolled out the red carpet for Putin at Anchorage on 15 August 2025, ...
Commemorating the 1965 War: Insights, Reflections, and Lessons for the Future
The Indo-Pak War of 1965, often called “The War of Redemption,” restored India’s military confidence after 1962 and exposed Pakistan’s miscalculations born of overconfidence and political turmoil. A recent seminar revisited the conflict’s forgotten battles, leadership ...
