Islamabad Policy Institute F-7 Islamabad. Pakistan
On September 24, 2025, following North Korea and Russia, India launched its new missile force by testing Agni Prime from a rail-based mobile launcher. According to India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on X, “this successful flight
Since 2014, the religious-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in India has been fueling the development of a military-industrial complex and importing advanced modern weaponry. One could argue that the Prime Minister
The recently signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has stirred optimism across the Muslim world. Beyond its immediate military cooperation, this pact has the potential to redefine
The character of air warfare has been evolving, and so has the doctrinal thinking of modern air forces. On the capability development front, air forces are increasingly investing in the design and
The 2025 Indo-Pak four-day clash was the first instance when the Indian army deployed drones to neutralize Pakistani military targets in an armed conflict. From May 7 to May 10, drones were aimed at
The 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held from August 31st to September 1st 2025, in the port city of Tianjin, China. All ten member
Political obedience has been a cornerstone of military strategy because it brings stability, which is required to secure political power and military effectiveness against internal and external threats. It pertains to how civilian leadership,
On September 24, 2025, Ladakhi youth came out on the streets to protest against the Modi government’s failure to fulfill its promises of granting statehood to the region. New Delhi responded with
Following the May 2025 confrontation between India and Pakistan, a worrying shift in Pakistan’s security environment is evident. During the four days of conflict, Pakistan’s conventional deterrence remained intact by defeating the Indian military
Asia has been a key region in global geopolitics throughout recorded human history. Interestingly, it has also been a hotly contested area, marked by rivalries and external pressures. In these respects, the 21st century