Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed Tania Aidrus as Adviser to the PM on Digital Pakistan after much fanfare. Aidrus, who possesses vast experience in IT-related management and administration, held positions…

In 2014, Brigadier (Retired) Dr Tughral Yamin, a former Pakistan Army officer and Associate Dean at Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS) at the National University of Sciences and…

The term ‘Medical Intelligence’ or MEDINT has been in use since World War II, but assumed much prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mainstream media outlets reported that…

With the evolution in ideas, mankind has gone through multiple ages through the history. Along with advancements in systems and institutions, the notion of security threats has evolved as well….

It has been four months now since the COVID-19 has internationalised itself. By April 20, there have been more than 2.4 million confirmed cases and over 165,000 deaths. Consequently, when…

Key Points Groups and entities that are otherwise unable to exert any meaningful influence find the general uncertainty around COVID-19 as a means to legitimise their existence and garner widespread…

From the military perspective, the Operational Environment (OE) refers to a combination of conditions, variables and circumstances that can impact a decision-making process and the ability to employ force capabilities….

Indian media reported on 9th March that Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh (KJS) Dhillon, former head of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, was appointed Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff for…

Deterrence is not a new concept for the students and practitioners of International Relations and Security Studies. However, just for the sake of review, it is an act of manipulating…

On January 28, 2020, President Trump announced his so-called ‘deal of the century’ for the resolution of the longstanding Palestine conflict. The official title of the deal is “Peace to…