Sher Ali Kakar
Nuclear deterrence and the limits of conventional power
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- August 26, 2026
RECENTLY, the efficacy and future relevance of nuclear deterrence have been questioned by some scholars and strategic analysts who argue that advances in conventional…
India’s pursuit of nuclear dominance
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- June 24, 2026
THE latest SIPRI report marks a major shift in India’s nuclear strategy. Reportedly, 12 Indian nuclear warheads are now classified as operationally deployed for…
Why nuclear energy is the best alternative
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- May 13, 2026
THE US-Israel war on Iran has exposed the fragility of global fossil fuel supply chains, as the crisis at the critical chokepoint is pushing countries…
Pak-IAEA collaboration on nuclear safety
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- February 21, 2026
DURING his recent visit to Vienna, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael…
An underwater arms race
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- January 21, 2026
IN the last week of 2025, India, as part of its ongoing naval modernization efforts, conducted a test launch of its K-4 intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic…
Fragility of global nuclear order
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- December 1, 2025
AFTER its tariff turmoil and trade war, President Donald Trump has turned to nuclear testing, which he considers an important step to the security and…
US biased South Asia policy
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- December 28, 2024
FOR several decades, the United States has used sanctions as a counter-measure to stop nuclear proliferation. However, these are often discriminatory undermining the principles of…
CPEC under Scrutiny: Regional Narratives and Dynamics
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- August 28, 2024
India’s relations with most of its neighbors tell a tale of tensions and animosities. Today, the growing wave of Hindu nationalism is driving the region…
Pak-China ties: Understanding realities & dispelling myths
- By Sher Ali Kakar
- June 28, 2023
SINCE the formation of their diplomatic relations in May 1951, China-Pakistan relations have evolved into a strong friendship. Pakistan was one of the first countries…
