Don’t forget the missiles
In the second nuclear age, we have entered a new and dangerous phase of unchecked proliferation in which missile proliferation in many regions of the world is threatening to disrupt…
The ballistic missile threat
In the second nuclear age, we have entered a new and dangerous phase of unchecked proliferation in which the missile competition between the major regional powers is threatening to disrupt…
The rare earth cold warHassan Baig
It’s quite interesting to see global politics taking such unpredictable turns. It was US President Trump who first started the tariff war, now attracting the world’s attention and apparently giving…
Two superpowers, one dangerous game
The recent military parade in China and US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Department of Defense have created a spectre of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington,…
With militaries upgraded, risks multiply in conflict
India and Pakistan have significantly upgraded their military capabilities since the nuclear-armed neighbours clashed in 2019, posing increased risks of escalation even in a limited conflict, former military officers and…
Crypto arms race
On March 6, President Donald Trump made history by signing an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. On March 7, he doubled…
Nuclear exceptionalism
The US has imposed sanctions on four entities allegedly involved in nuclear proliferation. These include the National Development Complex (NDC) and three Karachi-based companies: Affiliates International, Akhtar and Sons Private…
India in space
Outer space – once a realm of scientific exploration and discovery – is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving into an arena increasingly dominated by militarisation. This shift is notably emphasized…
Party’s over
On August 15, 1947, the day after Pakistan declared independence, the United States established diplomatic relations with us. In 1954, Pakistan entered into a Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement with the…
Trump’s overture to emerging Asia drowned out by trade war
When the US Secretary of State flies into Southeast Asia this week with a new investment pitch for the region, the response could be: thanks a million, but please stop…
