Sher Ali Kakar

An Underwater Arms Race

Nuclear deterrence and the limits of conventional power

  RECENTLY, the efficacy and future relevance of nuclear deterrence have been questioned by some scholars and strategic analysts who argue that advances in conventional…

An Underwater Arms Race

India’s pursuit of nuclear dominance

  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…

An Underwater Arms Race

Why nuclear energy is the best alternative

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…

An Underwater Arms Race

Pak-IAEA collaboration on nuclear safety

  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

An underwater arms race

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

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

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

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

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…

Load More
Get Alerts