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General Dhiraj Seth’s address at the NDTV Defence Summit had two big claims. The first was that victory is defined in terms of territory taken,
The Makkah accord signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey on August 7, 2026 marked a significant development in the evolving security architect of the
Author: Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal Publisher: Paramount Books (Pvt.) Ltd. Nuclear Arms Control in South Asia: Politics, Postures & Practices written by Dr. Zafar Nawaz
India’s proposed Agni-VI ICBM, equipped with MIRV and MaRV technology, raises concerns over nuclear escalation, strategic instability, and global security risks beyond South Asia.
Washington’s new security lens is transactional. Partnerships must pay. For India, sentiment won’t suffice, deliverables will.
From the Sundarji Doctrine to Cold Start and 2025’s Operation Sindoor, India’s offensive doctrines aimed at rapid strikes against Pakistan repeatedly backfired, exposing operational gaps and narrowing its strategic options in multi-domain warfare.
In a shifting multipolar world, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalized a landmark mutual defence pact marking a new era in regional security. The agreement reflects Riyadh’s strategic pivot from dependence on the U.S. towards trusted partners like Pakistan, an established military power in the Islamic world. Beyond reaffirming deep-rooted bilateral ties, the pact reshapes South Asia–Gulf dynamics, deters Indian aggression, and signals a broader trend of regional cooperation amid evolving geopolitical threats.
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India’s strategy crisis unfolds like a tangled web, where bold ambitions collide with glaring missteps on the global stage.
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Iqbal and Kashmir embody a legacy of vision, inspiring a timeless journey for justice, identity, and freedom for the people of Kashmir.