National Security

Strategic Takeaways for Pakistan from Iran-Israel Escalation 0
- Blog, National Security
- August 1, 2025
Pakistan must draw strategic lessons from the 12-day Iran-Israel war of June 2025 that ended with a ceasefire brokered by the US. Pakistan must treat this conflict as a strategic stress test. Three core lessons are to be taken: the fragility of regional stability, the limits of traditional deterrence, and the centrality of balanced diplomacy.READ MORE
Terrorism and Blame Games: A Barrier to India-Pakistan Normalization 0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- July 15, 2025
India’s fixation on blaming Pakistan for every terror incident has become a convenient excuse to stall dialogue and dodge difficult questions of peace. Terrorism is undoubtedly a regional menace, but in South Asia it has also been politically instrumentalized, notably by India against Pakistan. Instead of engaging in meaningful dialogue, successive Indian governments, particularly underREAD MORE
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Israel’s Aggressive Dominance in the Region 0
- Blog, National Security
- July 9, 2025
The Persian Gulf is burning not just from bombs, but from injustice. Once again, the region and the outer world watches as Israel, emboldened by unchecked power and unconditional Western support, unleashes its aggression, but this time by striking deep into Iranian territory. As always, with the backing of the U.S. diplomatically and militarily, theREAD MORE

2025 Indo-Pak war and Defense Modernization: A new Arms Race in the Subcontinent?0
- Blog, National Security
- July 7, 2025
The 2025 Indo-Pak war has indeed ignited a new arms race in the South Asian subcontinent, compelling Pakistan to rapidly modernize its defense capabilities to maintain strategic equilibrium and ensure national security. The recent conflict marked a significant shift in warfare dynamics, with both India and Pakistan engaging in extensive drone operations and missile employments.READ MORE
Evaluating The Role Of Us As A Potential Mediator In Indo-pak Conflict Under Trump Administration 0
- Blog, National Security
- June 17, 2025
To avert the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, there was a need for third-party intervention to protect the peace of the region. The international community, especially the major powers however limited themselves to mere statements while they could’ve constructively intervened on time. Speaking of the roleREAD MORE
Evaluating the Risks of Indus Treaty Suspension for Pakistan 1
- Blog, Economic Security, National Security
- June 11, 2025
The Indus water treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 brokered by World Bank in order to resolve the water crisis among both states. Through this treaty, the Indus water river is distributed between Eastern and Western rivers. The Eastern Rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were allocated to India and the Western riversREAD MORE