Issue Brief on “Military Applications of AI and the Final Frontier”
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize everything from daily life to the conduct of warfare. As major powers strive for dominance, the competition...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role in COP29: Addressing Climate Vulnerability and Advocating for Global...
Introduction: A Critical Moment for Global Climate Action
The whole world is facing unparalleled environmental challenges arising due to climate change and global warming. Nations...
Issue Brief on “Key Takeaways from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Address to the 79th...
Introduction
“We stand by the United Nations Charter”, affirmed the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as he addressed the 79th session of the...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Challenges and Path Forward”
Introduction: Understanding the Current Energy Landscape
Pakistan is grappling with a multifaceted energy crisis, compounded by political instability and economic stagnation. The country’s power...
Issue Brief on “European Green Deal and Farmers’ Protest”
Background
The European Green Deal represents a comprehensive array of policy measures designed to steer the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable transition, with the...
Issue Brief on “Lethal Autonomous Weapons & Cybersecurity: Navigating the Complexities of Autonomy and...
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) are “a special class of weapon systems that use sensor suites and computer algorithms to independently identify a target...
Issue Brief on “Pre-Election Dynamics in Haryana”
Introduction
Haryana, India's North-Central state bordering Delhi and Punjab, is due to hold Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) elections on 5 October 2024. The results will...
Issue Brief on “Indian Defence Budget 2024-25: Indigenization Drive”
For the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, India has raised its Defence Budget by 4.55 per cent, allocating approximately $74.30 billion (INR 6.21 trillion) for military...
Issue Brief on “Future of India-Bangladesh in the Post-Hasina Era”
Introduction
Bangladesh has seen a government change after protests against Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-long rule. The student-led protests in July 2024 resulted in Hasina's resignation and...
Issue Brief on “Indian Union Budget 2024-2025 and unemployment woes in India”
Introduction
On July 23, 2024, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her consecutive 7th Union Budget, and first in Prime Minister Modi’s third term. Commenting...
