Pakistan's New National Security Doctrine: Re-establishing Deterrence
Foreign observers sometimes miss the broader shift. Since 2022, Pakistan’s national-security leadership has been engaged in what scholars would call a “deterrence-rebuilding project” across multiple fronts: Balochistan, the former tribal areas, the eastern border, and now the west. Each operation has been calibrated to restore the adversary’s respect for Pakistani red lines without triggering an all-out war.
Bangladesh Staring At A Crisis Of Nationhood As Political Crisis Deepens
What makes this moment especially dangerous is the eerie sense of déjà vu. Bangladesh has stood at crossroads before: 1996, when disputed elections pushed the country into chaos; 2006, when clashes opened the door for a military-backed caretaker; and 2014, when an opposition boycott led to a hollow election. Each time, the consequences were severe; each time, political leaders promised the nation had learned its lesson. Yet here we are again, watching democracy unravel in slow motion.
Transnational Jihadist Chains And The Pakistani-Turkish Links: Red Flags For South Asian And Regional Security
Investigations by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police in the recent Delhi bombing have indicated the plausibility of a transnational chain of coordination, linking operatives in India with handlers abroad, including individuals based in Turkey. NIA investigations identified a handler, codenamed 'Ukasa', reportedly located in Ankara, Turkey. Travel records confirmed several accused in the case of having visited Turkey between August and September 2022, where they reportedly met Syrian operatives while communicating with Pakistan-linked handlers.
Saffron Shades in Olive Green: The Risks of Politicizing India’s Armed Forces
This is not an argument against the personal faith of soldiers, nor a denial of the cultural identity of the majority. It is an argument for institutional restraint, for secular professionalism, and for recognizing that the military must represent all Indians, not only the largest community or the ruling party’s ideological core.
