In the aftermath of the October 7th incident that prompted a significant Israeli military intervention in Gaza, the bipartisan approval of HIFPA (H.R. 340) on November 1st carries weighty implications.
Japan’s Defence Overhaul: From Pacifist to Militarist
The region has been agitated by Japan\’s intention to double its defence spending by 2027. The \”major shift\” in Japanese security policies has been extensively debated, including how and why Japan is giving up its \”pacifist\” roots and choosing militarization.
China’s Military prepared to down unauthorized flying object near Naval Base
An unidentified flying object sparks Security concerns as China mobilizes to take down an object near a strategic Naval base in Qingdao China to shoot down unauthorized object flying over waters near the port city of Qingdao, which is home to a major nav
Pakistan: Charting the Course to Democracy
Despite Pakistan\’s troubled political history, this week has witnessed unprecedented public acknowledgments of deep-seated fissures among political and apolitical actors. It is opportune for the nation to reassess and rechart its course.
Post 9/11: Pakistan’s War Against Terrorism
Post 9/11 when the United States launched its War on Terror against AL-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, Pakistan had to suffer the impact. While Pakistan was blamed for playing a double game with the United States, countless lives were sacrificed during War on Terror to root out terrorism from the country.
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Secessionist Agenda of Pakistan’s PTM: An Analysis
The use of Pashtun ethnicity as a basis for separatist agenda demands a normative understanding of ‘ethnic-nationalism’. The issues faced by Pashtuns in erstwhile FATA cannot be considered persecution or subjugation of an ethnicity.
Resumption of Military Aid: Reviving US-Pakistan Relations Amid US Withdrawal
Trump’s administration approved the resumption of the US military training program for Pakistan last year. This coveted US Military and Educational Program recommenced after a suspension of more than a year.
