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The Trident Nexus: An Analytical Report on the Convergence of LTTE Remnants, D-Company, and the ISI for Narco-Terrorism and Strategic Destabilization
This report provides a strategic analysis of an emerging narco-terrorist network, the “Trident Nexus,” which represents a symbiotic, state-sponsored alliance between remnants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the D-Company organized crime syndicate, and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The report argues that the LTTE’s 2009 military defeat resulted not in its eradication, but…
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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,…
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Seeds of Influence: Iran’s Subtle War on Western Democracy Through Student Engagement
The Islamic Republic of Iran has long employed a layered and deliberate strategy to expand its global ideological influence. Central to this ambition is the state’s investment in Muslim students studying in the West. At first glance, these educational and cultural exchange initiatives may appear benign or even altruistic. However, upon deeper examination, they reveal…
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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…
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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.…
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Intelligence by Deception and the Dark Blueprint of State-Sponsored Terrorism: How Pakistan’s ISI Tactics Inspired Sri Lanka’s Military Intelligence and Shaped the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
This paper examines a critical dimension of modern geopolitics in South Asia: the alleged orchestration of terrorist activities by state military intelligence units to further political agendas. Of particular focus is the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its role in undermining international peace efforts through covert support of militant proxies. The article further investigates how…
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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,…
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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…
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The 21st-Century Great Game: Geopolitical Contest for the Central Asian Landmass and the Future of Global Power
This article examines the ongoing geopolitical contest over the Central Asian landmass, encompassing the Caspian region and Siberian land, within the framework of a modern “Great Game.” The struggle for influence between major global powers—primarily the United States, China, Russia, the European Union, and India—is analyzed through economic, military, and strategic lenses. The paper incorporates…
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Seaborn Terrorist Tactics and Global Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures
Maritime terrorism poses a significant and evolving threat to global security, particularly in regions with substantial maritime trade. The Sea Tigers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka pioneered sophisticated seaborn guerrilla tactics, inspiring groups like Al-Qaeda’s naval division in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Shabaab in Somalia, the Houthis in Yemen, and…