Introduction The rapid advancement of technology has introduced new domains of warfare, including cyber warfare, this digital battlefield transcends physical borders, blurring the lines between war and peace. In the context of a possible India-Pakistan conflict, the potential impact of cyber-attacks on nuclear deterrence is a critical issue that would require careful analysis. This article…

China’s increasing involvement in Pakistan’s military development raises concerns in the complex realm of South Asian geopolitics. This partnership, deeply rooted in history and geography, is evolving as China extends its reach through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China’s alignment with Pakistan’s military modernization reshapes regional dynamics and draws global attention.China seeks…

Introduction The Middle East, a crucible of perpetual change, is ensnared in conflicts stretching beyond the Israel-Gaza War. Rooted in the mid-20th century with Israel’s establishment in 1948 and mass Palestinian displacement, the region grapples with a relentless cycle of violence over land, resources, and national identity. Amid the ongoing Gaza war, Houthi rebels emerge…

Another War or Just Russia’s Deterrence Game?In the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape of Europe, Finland has found itself at the center of a dilemma. The recent decision by Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on April 4, 2023, has set in motion a series of events that have far-reaching implications for regional stability….

IntroductionThe Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) marked a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. In return for billions in sanctions relief, Iran agreed to major nuclear limits and increased invasive inspections when the deal was signed in July 2015. Supporters lauded it as a buffer against Iran’s nuclear ambitions,…

The forthcoming BRICS Summit set to take place between August 22nd and 24th in Johannesburg, South Africa, has plunged into a whirlpool of international scrutiny due to an unforeseen twist. The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, a pivotal actor within this coalition of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) has chosen to abstain…

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s plane touched down on Chinese soil, it was apparent that the welcome – or lack thereof – was symbolic of the frosty state of relations between the two superpowers. With no red carpets, no traditional greetings, and notably, no high-level Communist Party of China (CPC) officials present at…

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit has always been a platform for countries to come together and deliberate on regional peace, security, and socio-economic development. However, this year in early May 2023 the summit was held in an air of tension, palpable even from the sidelines as the political vacuum between India and Pakistan became…

The global debates of nuclear politics cannot be studied without discussing the South Asian regional security environment under the nuclear shadow. The governments of India and Pakistan decided to test their nuclear devices in 1998 and transformed the regional political order of South Asia, where the multileveled hostility between two nuclear-armed neighbours has now become…