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POSTPONED EVENT – Book Launch titled: “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: Deterrence, Doctrinal Shifts, and Strategic...

POSTPONED EVENT Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) will be hosting a Book Launch titled: “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: Deterrence, Doctrinal Shifts, and Strategic Stability in South Asia” on Wednesday, April 22,...

CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (April 16, 2026)

  Afghanistan 1. Pakistan Bears Heavier Cost of Failed Peace Talks https://thekabultimes.com/pakistan-bears-heavier-cost-of-failed-peace-talks/ 2. Pakistan launches fresh rocket strikes in eastern Afghanistan https://www.khaama.com/pakistan-launches-fresh-rocket-strikes-in-eastern-afghanistan/ 3. Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/afghanistan-brands-china-peace-talks-with-pakistan-useful 4. Afghan female students...

ACDC News and Views April 09 – April 15

  1. GSOA and Novaspace Launch Space Industry Forum (SIF) 2026 in Singapore to Shape Global Space Strategy https://defensetalks.com/gsoa-and-novaspace-launch-space-industry-forum-sif-2026-in-singapore-to-shape-global-space-strategy/ 2. ASELSAN Showcases Integrated Defense Technologies at FIDAE 2026, Expands...

ISC Monitor (April 14, 2026)

    1. 'God knows how many parts Pak will be divided this time’: Rajnath Singh hits out at Khawaja Asif over 'Kolkata threat', recalls 1971 split https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/god-knows-how-many-parts-pak-will-be-divided-this-time-rajnath-singh-hits-out-at-khawaja-asif-over-kolkata-threat-recalls-1971-split/articleshow/130079480.cms   2. ‘We...

CPSC Monitor (April 13, 2026)

CHINA 1.         China lauds Pakistan role in regional peace https://thedailycpec.com/china-lauds-pakistan-role-in-regional-peace/ 2.        PM Shehbaz vows stronger Pakistan-China business ties, investor-friendly reforms https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/04/09/pm-shehbaz-vows-stronger-pakistan-china-business-ties-investor-friendly-reforms 3.        Strong Pak-China 75 years of friendship relations celebrated through basketball https://www.thenews.pk/tns/detail/1409528-strong-pak-china-75-years-of-friendship-relations-celebrated-through-basketball 4.        Chinese...

CSP WEEKLY UPDATES (April 4-10, 2026)

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS Ø  ‘Biggest diplomatic win in years’: Pakistan’s quiet role in US-Iran ceasefire https://www.dawn.com/news/1989780 Ø  Trump’s Pakistan Ties Led to Pivotal...

CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (April 09, 2026)

  Afghanistan 1.        Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on 'comprehensive plan' to end tensions: China https://www.trtworld.com/article/ce3ec6512b2b   2.        Around 14 million in Afghanistan need health assistance, IOM says https://www.khaama.com/around-14-million-in-afghanistan-need-health-assistance-iom-says/   3.        Tripartite agreement to launch new Russia–Turkmenistan–Afghanistan...

ACDC News and Views April 02 – April 08

  1. India’s Defense Exports Boom! World’s 2nd Biggest Arms Importer Hits Record $4 Billion in FY 2025-26 https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indias-defense-exports-boom-worlds-2nd-biggest-arms-importer-hits-record-4-billion-in-fy-2025-26/?amp 2. INS Aridhaman, nuclear-powered submarine, enters India’s naval fleet https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-new-nuclear-powered-submarine-ins-aridhaman-commissioned/article70819744.ece# 3. Pakistan Navy...

ISC Monitor (April 7, 2026)

1. Forces will take ‘unprecedented action’ if Pakistan attempts any misadventure, warns Rajnath https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forces-will-take-unprecedented-action-if-pakistan-attempts-any-misadventure-warns-rajnath/article70815576.ece   2. ‘If India tries to stage any false flag operation, we will take it...