Browsing: Strategic View

by Dr Atia Ali Kazmi Introduction In recent decades, the geopolitical dynamics in South Asia have received increasing international attention, mainly focusing on the United States’ relationship with Pakistan and India. A careful examination of US sanctions against few countries and growing strategic partnerships with others shows a clear geopolitical bias. For instance, American behavior

Introduction On 11 March 2024, India tested its Agni-5 ballistic missile, codenamed ‘Divyastra.’ This missile boasts a range exceeding 5500 kilometers, making it India's longest-range missile. Regarding its firepower, the Divyastra carries Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing it to deliver multiple warheads to separate targets with a single launch. This technology will

by Dr Atia Ali Kazmi Introduction The launch of a nuclear-capable BrahMos supersonic cruise missile into Pakistan’s Mian Channu in March 2022 by the Indian Air Force (IAF) stirred significant controversy. The IAF recently responded to a Delhi High Court verdict seeking more details. These details betray either an inadvertent or deliberate launch rather than

The incident happened amidst a precarious environment in South Asia, where New Delhi aspires for a splendid first-strike option on one hand, and, on the other hand, more dangerously, has an operational doctrine to fight a limited conventional war to remain below Pakistan’s nuclear threshold.

Introduction Arms control involves recognizing shared interests and the possibility of collaborative interactions even among potential enemies. These measures have…

Through the infamous AUKUS deal, Australia will be the first non-nuclear weapon state (NNWS) to purchase nuclear submarines from the…