Security handover holds challenges for Afghan forces
Afghanistan's security forces are braced for an uphill struggle as they take over lead responsibility for operations in the last remaining areas of the country, ahead of the withdrawal of…
The national security challenge
The national security paradigm revolves around the security of the state. However, the concept of state security has undergone a significant transformation in the modern era. Economic security has, to…
PN’s contribution to maritime security
In the contemporary era, technological advancements and global interconnectedness have reshaped international relations, expanding the concept of national security into a broader framework. Today, regional stability is increasingly intertwined with…
Prerequisites for better border security
Pakistan faces a multifaceted challenge in addressing the pervasive issue of security of its borders, including but not restricted to smuggling having significant repercussions for the country’s economic stability and…
Beefing up security
THE dynamics of terrorism threats in Pakistan have shifted significantly since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, challenging security institutions to develop an effective strategy to address these risks. The current counterterrorism…
N Korea involvement in Ukraine raises regional security risks: analysts
The deployment of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine is unlikely to have a significant impact on the fighting on the ground but could affect…
N Korea involvement in Ukraine raises regional security risks: analysts
The deployment of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine is unlikely to have a significant impact on the fighting on the ground but could affect…
Realignment of security policy
THE state institutions made a mistake by deciding to initiate peace talks with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The talks were doomed from the start. They allowed the TTP to regain their lost…
Internal security
IN the public domain, ‘internal security’ is a much-discussed, but not very well understood subject. Simply put, ‘internal security’ encompasses everything a state does to protect lives and property within…
Comprehensive security
Daunting challenges await the new governments as they get ready to assume the reins of power. In particular, the new federal government will face an extremely difficult situation as it…
