by Azka Ali | Aug 7, 2025 | Defense and Security
Pakistan’s defense production ecosystem, historically focused on conventional weapons systems and basic arms manufacturing, is undergoing a quiet transformation. Facing evolving battlefield realities, fiscal constraints, and shifting geopolitical alliances,...
by Azka Ali | Aug 6, 2025 | Defense and Security
Pakistan’s border management has undergone a profound technological transformation over the past decade. From deploying biometric screening at airports to constructing fortified land barriers, the country has embraced an Integrated Border Management System (IBMS)...
by Azka Ali | Aug 5, 2025 | Terrorism
In Pakistan’s terrorism-prone regions, where formal state structures often falter, local communities are quietly erecting the first line of defense. Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan, and the formerly Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), grassroots...
by Azka Ali | Aug 4, 2025 | Global Affairs
As the international system undergoes profound transformation, the foundational principles of liberal internationalism—multilateralism, democracy promotion, and human rights advocacy—are receding in prominence. In their place, a more transactional, realist-based...
by Azka Ali | Aug 3, 2025 | Terrorism
As terrorist organizations adapt to intensified counterterrorism efforts and evolving digital landscapes, their recruitment tactics have undergone a strategic transformation. In Pakistan, a particularly alarming trend has emerged: the use of social media influencers,...
