Issue Brief on “India’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: A Reality Check “
‘Strategic autonomy’ is defined as a state’s ability to independently make its decisions – especially in its foreign relations – and adopt the preferred...
Issue Brief on “India’s Extrajudicial and Extraterritorial Killings in Pakistan”
Introduction
On the evening of January 25, 2024, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Syrus Sajjad Qazi unveiled a comprehensive evidence package of India’s extrajudicial...
Issue Brief on “Negotiating Stability: Assessing the Complexities of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process”
The two Caucasian neighbours, Azerbaijan and Armenia, have been embroiled in a conflict on diplomatic as well as external front leading to two wars...
Issue Brief on “Russian De-Ratification of CTBT: Resumption of Nuclear Testing on the Horizon?”
The threat of a new nuclear arms race and the resumption of nuclear testing by major powers have been looming over the horizon. Along...
Issue Brief on “An Assessment of Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ Policy”
Embracing the title of the ‘Continent of the Future,’ Africa stands at the forefront of global anticipation. Driven by its compelling economic potential, attractive...
Issue Brief on “A Panoramic View of South Africa’s Case at the International Court...
The conflict in Gaza, which commenced on 7 October 2023, has now surpassed 100 days. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the death toll has...
Issue Brief on “COP 28, Climate Change and Nuclear Energy”
Nuclear energy came into focus at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), held in UAE in December 2023, when 20 countries pledged to...
Issue Brief on “South Africa’s ICJ Case against Israel: Will the World Wake up...
On December 29, 2023, South Africa initiated legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Hearings concerning South...
Issue Brief on “Blinken’s Gaza Diplomacy Tour; Takeaways from Istanbul”
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken commenced his week-long diplomatic tour from January 4 to 11, 2024, beginning with meetings in Istanbul with...
Understanding Urban Warfare and its Manifestation in Russia-Ukraine War
Abstract
The article seeks to explicate urban warfare, its intricacies and devastating impact on civilian populations and infrastructure. Historically, many doctrinal manuals were produced emphasising...
