Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 14 – 20, 2022)

1.Indian hackers launch fresh attack at Pakistan under China-related code name: Chinese cybersecurity firmhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202207/1270391.shtml 2.Centre wants to turn India into global drone hub: DRDO chairman...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 6 – 13, 2022)

1."Contradictory, Inconsistent": Iran On Joe Biden's Nuclear Deal Policy https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/contradictory-inconsistent-iran-on-joe-bidens-nuclear-deal-policy-3149866 2.Iran switches to advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment — IAEAhttps://www.dw.com/en/iran-switches-to-advanced-centrifuges-for-uranium-enrichment-iaea/a-62420048 3.US imposes new Iran sanctions amid efforts...

ACDC News & Views (June 29 – July 6, 2022)

1.Pakistan countering ‘West-backed’ Indian military build-up: National Command Authority aidehttps://www.dawn.com/news/1697282 2.US Offers ‘Critical Tech’ To Develop India’s 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Three Years After It Punctured...

News & Views (June 22 – 29, 2022)

1.India Successfully Tests Indigenously Developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-tests-indigenously-developed-anti-tank-guided-missile-drdo-indian-army-arjun-main-battle-tank-atgm-3109521 2.India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM missile from Indian Naval Ship off Odisha coast https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-successfully-test-fires-vl-srsam-missile-from-indian-naval-ship-off-odisha-coast/articleshow/92434581.cms 3.Pakistan Navy's ship 'Taimur'...

ACDC News & Views (June 15 – 22, 2022)

1.Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired during night timehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prithvi-ii-missile-successfully-test-fired-during-night-time/article65531221.ece 2.India, Bangladesh 12-day joint military drill SAMPRITI-X culminates https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/india-bangladesh-12-day-joint-military-drill-sampriti-x-culminates20220616184536/ 3.India ready to face cyber threat: Amit Shahhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-ready-to-face-cyber-threat-amit-shah/articleshow/92347344.cms 4.Nuclear talks: Iran...

ACDC News & Views (June 8 – 15, 2022)

1. Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership https://nation.com.pk/2022/06/13/pakistan-china-reaffirm-strategic-partnership/ 2. India will have its first hypersonic missile in 5-6 years: BrahMos Aerospace CEO https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-will-have-its-first-hypersonic-missile-in-5-6-years-brahmos-aerospace-ceo-101655110889574.html 3. Delivery of S-400...

ACDC News & Views (June 2 – 8, 2022)

1. States have right to access dual-use technology, says Pakistan https://www.dawn.com/news/1692872 2. Military warns against ‘unfounded views’ on nuclear programmehttps://dailytimes.com.pk/947790/military-warns-against-unfounded-views-on-nuclear-programme/ 3. India tests nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 25-31, 2022)

1.Ex-IDF intel chief: Some form of nuclear deal with Iran is ‘least bad’ optionhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/former-idf-intel-chief-some-form-of-deal-with-iran-is-least-bad-option-for-israel/ 2.Biden envoy makes the case for Iran nuclear deal as prospects...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 18 – 24, 2022)

1. US seeks to wean India from Russia weapons with arms-aid packagehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/us-seeks-to-wean-india-from-russia-weapons-with-arms-aid-package/articleshow/91630428.cms 2. Russia uses new laser weapons in Ukraine, Zelenskiy mocks 'wonder weapon'https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-touts-new-generation-blinding-laser-weapons-2022-05-18/ 3.Iran denies...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 11-17, 2022)

​1.Finland moves to join NATO ‘without delay’ after Ukraine invasion https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/12/finland-nato-membership-russia-ukraine/ 2.Russia sends nuclear-capable missiles to border with Finland https://www.news.com.au/world/russia-sends-nuclearcapable-missiles-to-border-with-finland/video/9a54ec2c7b24ce27553f319e60725423 3.Iran Awaits US Response To...

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