Mahzaib Khan
Research Associate
Areas of Research:
Emerging Technologies, Arms Control, and Disarmament
Mahzaib Khan is a Research Associate at the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). She is currently pursuing her M.Phil in International Relations from the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, with a major in International Relations, from Bahria University, Islamabad, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her research interests include emerging technologies, arms control, and disarmament. She has previously served as a Research Officer at the Ministry of Defence.
Issue Brief on “Military Drones: How Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Are Transforming Modern Military Operations”
Military drones, commonly referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as one of the defining features of contemporary warfare. UAVs' integration into...
Issue Brief on “Effectiveness of Confidence-Building Measures in Cyberspace: An Analysis”
In the contemporary era, cyberspace has become an important domain for strategic competition among countries. From cyber espionage to attacks on critical infrastructures, countries...
Issue Brief on “Military Use of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Concerns and Ethical Dilemmas”
The global strategic environment has undergone tremendous changes. Advancements in the field of technology have both aided and accelerated military modernization. One of the...
Issue Brief on “Cyber-Enabled Influence Operations: Disinformation in the Digital Public Sphere”
Driven by the advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and platform-based information ecosystems, cyber-enabled influence operations have become one of the major security concerns...
Issue Brief on “Resumption of Nuclear Testing in the Era of Strategic Uncertainty?”
On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that “because of other countries' programs, I have instructed the Department of...
Issue Brief on “China’s White Paper on Arms Control: An Appraisal”
The contemporary international security environment is defined by increasing strategic uncertainties. Intensifying militarization, arms race, and rapid proliferation of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies...
Issue Brief on “Autonomous Weapons in Modern Warfare: A Challenge to the Arms Control...
The emergence of modern technology has transformed the nature of warfare in unprecedented ways. Advanced tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), loitering munitions, cyber...