The clash between Iran and US/ Israel that began on 28 Feb this year has spiraled into a bigger confrontation then as envisaged earlier. In the beginning of the strikes, US/ Israel were confident of the regime change to occur within a week or two; however, same could not materialize due their over optimistic calculations […]
There are rare moments in international politics when a state does more than merely protect its interests; it helps prevent a wider catastrophe. Pakistan’s recent role in efforts to stop the war between United States and Iran appears to be one of those moments. By helping keep channels open between hostile parties, hosting talks in […]
The recent op-ed on “Strait of Hormuz: Time for a Maritime Peacekeeping Operation?” by Christian Bueger, published on 24 March 2026 offers a compelling and well-structured analysis of one of the most consequential disruptions to global maritime trade in recent history. Its central argument that military solutions alone are insufficient to restore confidence in commercial shipping […]
The maritime domain, specifically Indian Ocean, has great importance in international relations, because of maritime connectivity, marine resources and trading routes through sea influence economic and security relationships among countries. Besides, non-traditional maritime security (NTMS) threats like piracy, illegal fishing, marine pollution and smuggling of contraband, human trafficking and maritime terrorism have recently become a […]
The World Defence Show 2026 witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Pakistan’s Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) unveiled the country’s first hypersonic missile system. The SMASH represents a significant leap forward in Pakistan’s maritime defense capabilities, marking the nation’s entry into the exclusive club of countries possessing hypersonic weapons technology. Understanding the SMASH Hypersonic Missile System […]
Pakistan and Indonesia are progressing toward a significant defense partnership that could reshape regional military capabilities. High-level discussions in Islamabad this week have brought the two nations closer to finalizing an agreement involving advanced combat aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to informed security sources. The recent diplomatic engagement saw Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin […]
