National Security

Reflection of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in October 2024, is a landmark legal reform that seeks to address several critical areas of governance and judicial structure. It introduces notable changes to Pakistan’s judicial system, economic policies, and environmental rights, aiming to align them with democratic principles and Islamic values. The amendment was presented during a timeREAD MORE
Appointment of CJP in the light of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
Parliament passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with a two-thirds majority. The government required to secure 224 votes and it managed to secure 225 votes as majority of the opposition members staged a walk out. After being passed by the Parliament, presidential assent was rendered to the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The two important articles which areREAD MORE
Iran-Israel Hezbollah and the Middle Eastern Security Dynamics 3
- Blog, National Security
- October 30, 2024
Iran and Israel have secured a central position in the geopolitical proceedings of the Middle East. Based on their historical experiences, both the states have endorsed two opposite but connected approaches of being open to diplomacy and assertiveness. The primary goal of both the states was to counter the Arab’s dominance in the region forREAD MORE

International Law Perspective on Israel’s ground invasion in Lebanon 0
- Blog, National Security
- October 30, 2024
The violation of international law by Israel’s recent invasion of Lebanon is multi-fold. Israel has not only violated Lebanon’s state sovereignty, but it has also gone against the principles of International Humanitarian law (IHL) and various UN Resolutions. This state often cites self-defence as its motive for such actions. The real question is whether, theREAD MORE
Legality of Israel’s preemptive strike and Self-Defence in the light of international law 0
- Blog, National Security
- October 30, 2024
There has been much discussion and disagreement on whether Israel's preemptive strikes and claims of self-defense are permitted under international law. The interpretation of the UN Charter, customary international law, and particular geographical circumstances that make the application of these legal frameworks more difficult are the main guiding principles of these acts. The dispute revolvesREAD MORE
Role of ICJ and the Gaza Conflict 0
- Blog, National Security
- October 11, 2024
The International Court of Justice has a notable function when it comes to the Gaza conflict, however its decisions are non-binding in nature which considerably reduces their impact on the nations in question and the world in general. Some key elements regarding its involvement in the conflict involve its advisory opinions and it is invokingREAD MORE