Afghanistan
WHY WAS PAKISTAN PLOTTING TO CAPTURE THE WAKHAN CORRIDOR?
There have been widespread talks and increased curiosity about Pakistan's plan (now aborted) to annex the 350 km long and 13–65 km wide Wakhan Corridor from Afghanistan. Pakistani analysts have…
By Phunchok Stobdan
DEATH OF IRANIAN PRESIDENT EBRAHIM RAISI: DOES IT CHANGE ANY DYNAMICS?
For many it was surprising to see the amount of interest in the Indian media on the unfortunate passing of President Raisi of Iran along with his Foreign Minister, Hossein…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
PAKISTAN- CLASHES ON WESTERN BORDER AND TERRORISM INFERNO WITHIN
Pakistan already battling grave and debilitating fiscal emergency is now getting mired in internal chaos and escalating tension on her Western border. Military-establishment has been utilising Eastern border with India…
By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
THE INCREASING TREND OF ‘NEAR WARS’ AND THEIR IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Even as full-blown wars such as the ones between Russia and Ukraine, and between Israel and Hamas, rage without decisive results, there are many situations around the world which remain…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
Afghanistan’s Throes Of Instability And Conflict
Introduction Afghanistan, the 'graveyard of empires,' has experienced continuous conflicts and instability within its borders and with Pakistan and Iran. The Taliban has enforced strict rules on ordinary Afghans, leaving…
By Saman Ayesha Kidwai
Pakistan – Withering State
Introduction. Pakistan is witnessing probably the most dangerous implosion of institutions triggered by Imran Khan and his followers. Citadels and symbols of Army supremacy, residences of Corps Commanders, HQs, and…
By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
Fiscal Implosion In Pakistan Economy And Impact On Defence Spending
Pakistan has landed itself in fiscal maelstrom due to its profligate rentier mindset. The country's economy is on ventilator and is literally gasping for external bail-outs. The talks with IMF…
By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
Pakistan Under Unending Strain : Part II
‘If the economic situation does not lead to its collapse, its militant groups will ensure prevention of its survival’ Part I of this essay emphasized on getting the background right,…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
