National Security

Why Confidence-building Measures Between Pakistan and India Failed 0
- Blog, National Security
- February 7, 2023
The two countries had a war of words at the UN in December. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called Pakistan 'the epicentre of terrorism', and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto clapped back, demanding India to stop the spread of Islamophobia. The contention on India's treatment of Muslims and Pakistan's alleged sponsorship of terrorism hasREAD MORE
Why fighting insurgency should be a top priority for Pakistan?0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- February 3, 2023
Pakistan has countered insurgencies before and it is time to make it a priority again. There have been several news circulating of militants being active again in different areas of the country. In order to avoid an insurgency, Pakistan should make necessary moves to prevent the past from repeating itself by devising strategies and approachesREAD MORE
The Surge of Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- January 31, 2023
Combined with a rise in violence since the beginning of 2021, Pakistan's recent political chaos has made its residents fearful not only of terrorism but also of their future living conditions. Extremists have carried out several high-profile terrorist attacks, and as a result, residents now doubt the safety of their nation. A militant organisation namedREAD MORE

National Action Plan: Have we lost track?0
- Blog, National Security
- January 27, 2023
The threat of terrorism faced by Pakistan cannot be attributed to any single factor. Infact, there are a variety of internal and foreign forces behind the wave of terrorism. Up until December 2014, the state's response to the terrorists' nefarious plots was primarily reactive and intermittent because the state apparatus initially found itself unprepared toREAD MORE
Pakistan-India Relationship-Hopes and Expectations 0
- Blog, National Security
- January 17, 2023
Despite the fact that Pakistan and India share cultural similarities, their relationship remained complicated due to a number of historic events. The two countries have a complex history. There have been three major wars, continued border skirmishes, and many standoffs in 75 years. In recent years, relations between Pakistan and India have been at anREAD MORE
Are Superpowers Still Interested in Resolving the Afghan Conflict?0
- Blog, National Security
- January 12, 2023
Landlocked and resource poor, Afghanistan is at risk of unwelcome external influences, its sovereignty and traditions vulnerable. The Afghanistan issue has been raging for over three decades and is one of the most complex and intractable issues in the world today. It involves multiple actors, both local and international, with varying interests and stakes inREAD MORE