• Pakistan’s Strategy of Outsourcing Conflict Through Radicalisation of J&K Youth

    Since its inception, Pakistan has pursued a policy of using asymmetric warfare to destabilise India, with Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) serving as the central theatre of this long-drawn-out conflict. Unable to win a conventional war, Pakistan has resorted to a more insidious method, outsourcing conflict by systematically radicalising Kashmiri youth. This approach weaponises identity, religion,…

  • India’s NIA Arrests Rip the Mask Off Pakistan’s Proxy War Tactics

    In a major development reinforcing India’s longstanding concerns over cross-border terrorism, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s premier federal counter-terrorism authority responsible for probing terrorism-related cases, has arrested two Kashmiri over-ground workers (OGW) accused of sheltering terrorists involved in the deadly April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam. This terror strike resulted in the deaths of…

  • Beyond the Iron Fist: Reimagining Israel’s Power Through Soft Strategies

    This article critically evaluates the predominant reliance on hard power by the Israeli state in its conflict with the Palestinian population, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. It analyzes the strategic limitations of military force and intelligence-based approaches, drawing on Joseph Nye’s conceptual framework of hard and soft power. Through historical and…

  • Melodies Against Militancy: How Music Undermines Terror and Wins Hearts

    The application of soft power in counterterrorism is a profoundly underutilized yet effective tool, particularly through cultural mediums such as music. Soft power, a term coined by Joseph Nye (2004), refers to the ability to influence others through attraction rather than coercion or payment. This influence can be manifested through values, policies, and cultural exports.…

  • Predators at Sea: Inside Terrorist Tactics Targeting Naval Security

    This article critically examines the strategies and methodologies employed by terrorist organizations to target conventional naval assets, including merchant vessels and military ships such as frigates and destroyers. It focuses comprehensively on mechanisms used by terrorists to gather maritime intelligence, especially concerning naval technological systems like radar, sonar, GPS, and various weapon systems, including guns,…

  • The Role of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Undermining International Peace Initiatives, Suppression of Dissent, and Promotion of Sectarianism

    The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has long been a controversial institution, accused of undermining international peace initiatives, suppressing domestic opposition, and fueling sectarian tensions. This article explores ISI’s involvement in destabilizing global security, its tactics of coercion against media and civil society, and its alleged role in promoting sectarianism, particularly under the influence of…

  • Personal Reflection and Analysis of the Article “To Defeat Hamas, Emulate the Destruction of the Tamil Tigers”

    The article “To Defeat Hamas, Emulate the Destruction of the Tamil Tigers” by A.J. Caschetta is both provocative and controversial. It draws a striking comparison between Sri Lanka’s military defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Israel’s current struggle against Hamas. While Caschetta presents a strong case for emulating the Sri Lankan…

  • Indian Disaster Response Operations and Humanitarian Aid Support

    Indian Disaster Response Operations and Humanitarian Aid Support

    Most of India’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts involve natural disasters—earthquakes, floods, storms, and wildfires. Climate change and global warming have only exacerbated their frequency, with rising populations leading to a more significant adverse impact. India has provided humanitarian assistance to West and Southeast Asian countries within and outside its immediate neighbourhood. Two…

  • Book Review: Disappointing Dissection of Tragedy

    Book Review: Disappointing Dissection of Tragedy

    This is an outside-the-box analysis of the Easter Sunday Bombings on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy. The official story of the Easter Sunday Massacre in Sri Lanka perfectly fits as fake news as the Sri Lankan government is trying to cover up the Easter Sunday attacks, which is evident in a recent book by…

  • Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism

    Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism

    This research proposal seeks to explore how the media portrays terrorism and aims to challenge the current framing that shapes public perception. Specifically, the proposal will examine why Hamas militants are not framed as “terrorists” by BBC News in the United Kingdom and CBC News in Canada. Analyzing media narratives after 9/11, the research aims…