(By Quratulain Khalid) Three decades on, Kissinger’s magnum opus remains an essential, if unapologetically self-serving, guide to the brutal logic of world affairs. Few intellectual arenas are as fraught with tension as the study of international relations, torn between what the world ought to be and what it starkly is. No single volume has captured…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction The evolution of warfare has always been driven by technological leaps — from gunpowder to nuclear weapons, and from precision-guided munitions to unmanned systems. Today, the next transformation is already taking shape in the form of directed-energy weapons (DEWs). These systems harness concentrated energy, rather than explosive force, to disable, damage,…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction Diplomatic gatherings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have long been fertile ground for statesmanship, backroom bargaining, and the quiet forging of global alignments. This year’s highlight, however, has a distinctly strategic undertone. The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders from…
(By Khalid Masood) The strategic environment of the Persian Gulf has long been predicated on the technological superiority of Western-supplied air defence systems, forming the bedrock of the security architecture for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. This paradigm was fundamentally challenged on September 9, 2025, when an Israeli military strike successfully penetrated the airspace…
(By Khalid Masood) In a move that sends powerful ripples across the geopolitical landscape from the Middle East to South Asia, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a historic ‘Strategic Defence Agreement’. The signing ceremony in Jeddah, attended by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marks…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Doha, Qatar – In a move that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and irrevocably altered the geopolitical landscape, an audacious Israeli airstrike on the 9th of September 2025 pierced the veneer of diplomatic sanctity in Doha. The target: the political leadership of Hamas, gathered to deliberate a ceasefire proposal. The…
(By Khalid Masood) In modern warfare, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) are pivotal for neutralising armoured threats with precision and lethality. These systems have evolved from wire-guided munitions to advanced fire-and-forget platforms, offering armed forces the ability to penetrate sophisticated tank armour. Moreover, they incorporate cutting-edge guidance technologies like laser and infrared homing, ensuring high accuracy….
(Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: In the annals of post-colonial history, few nations have undertaken a diplomatic journey as complex and multifaceted as India. As the world’s largest democracy and a civilization with ancient roots, India’s foreign policy has consistently sought to balance its aspirational role as a global power with the immediate imperatives of national security,…
By Ch Haroon Rashid Published: August 5 Sep, 2025 , Lahore Pakistan At a dimly lit hospital in Rafah, 28-year-old Mariam cradles her newborn daughter against her chest, swaddled in a thin blanket. The baby is just two days old, born after a difficult labor with no pain relief and no incubator to keep her warm. The…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In the hyper-connected world of social media, rumors can spread like wildfire, often fueled by a mix of absence, misinformation, and political polarization. Over the Labor Day weekend in late August 2025, speculation about President Donald Trump’s health reached a fever pitch, with viral claims suggesting he had died or was gravely…
