Legal framework for policing cyberspace in Pakistan
The origins of Pakistan’s legal framework of cyberspace have to be traced back to the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 which does not directly refer to information technology or cyberspace.
Chinese-mediated resumption of Iranian-Saudi ties is a remarkable development
This remarkable development removes one of the most destabilizing factors in regional security for decades, the Iranian-Saudi rivalry, which was exploited by the US to divide and rule West Asia.
Interference of the Western powers in Syria
Among the goals of the US and its NATO allies, in their desire to remove the Syrian president, was to increase control over the Mediterranean and to isolate Iran, an ally of Syria.
“Two Sessions” in China – 2023
The two sessions are an annual event and are usually held in March every year when thousands of Chinese lawmakers participate in devising the future course of action in every dimension of China's development
Iran upgrades perceptions of Saudi threat
Hampered by crippling US sanctions, the shift in thinking reflects Iran’s inability to compete with Saudi Arabia’s economic and financial muscle, lobbying in Western capitals, and its influence on US and Israeli policy.
The whirlpool of terrorism: Denial, factionalism and covert support
The confusion concerning the actual responsibility of the attack and as an act of terrorism or not has serious implications for Pakistan’s internal security as well as its bilateral relations with the Afghan Taliban government.
QUAD, AUKUS, and China’s possible response
The recent announcements of the QUAD and AUKUS alliances by the United States and its allies have raised concerns in China about a potential encirclement strategy aimed at containing its rise.
The plight of migrant smuggling and human trafficking
Large national multi-media campaigns, the use of celebrities, newspaper articles, social media, radio discussions, SMS campaigns, drama/theatre, diaspora organizations, etc. can be useful in this regard.
US trump card in Gulf geopolitics: Capacity-enhancing security cooperation
The litmus test for the US approach is likely to be Chinese arms sales to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has, so far, in contrast to the UAE, limited its Chinese purchases to items the United States has refused to sell, primarily drones and missiles.
Operation Swift Retort: A morning that redefined Indo-Pak conflict
The probability of conventional military hardware such as artillery and armor playing a crucial role in the future Indo-Pakistan conflict is very low, if not completely out of question, because of the nuclear overhang.
Pakistan: A responsible nuclear state
Pakistan’s nuclear safety and security mechanism evidently meet the merit of the IAEA. It incorporates international standards to promote well-being not only in the region but across the globe.
NATO’s intervention in Libya and its consequences
In late 2011 after the NATO bombardment had ceased, Libya's UN human development ranking had already fallen 11 places to 64th. By 2019, Libya's position had plummeted to 110th.