Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per res... more Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
India has embarked upon an ambitious project of becoming a great power. India’s International sta... more India has embarked upon an ambitious project of becoming a great power. India’s International standing improved significantly in post 9/11 global order because of greater convergence of its interests with the US. India boasts that it possesses the requisite characteristics of a great power for being largest functional secular democracy with stable economy and increasing military power. However, there are some fundamental impediments in India’s way of realising its aspiring dreams: the unresolved and dangerous border disputes with China and Pakistan (world’s largest border disputes); range of complex and active insurgencies that are going on in India; and the rise of Hindu nationalism (Hindutva) are a few prominent stumbling blocks in India’s bumpy road to excellence. This paper will examine these three major reasons in the way of India’s projected rise and its inherent vulnerabilities thereof, which might help important stakeholders in the regional peace, especially Pakistan, to revisit their respective policies/ strategies for the purpose of achieving ultimate peace in this region.
This paper reviews background to the rise of IS and prevailing environment in ME, followed by ana... more This paper reviews background to the rise of IS and prevailing environment in ME, followed by analysis of Pakistan’s extremism peril with focus on developments related to IS footprints and its implications for Pakistan. Finally, recommendations are proffered to address the menace of extremism/ terrorism in general in Pakistan, including the IS threat.
The purpose of this paper was to analyse the range of threats to Pakistan and suggest important r... more The purpose of this paper was to analyse the range of threats to Pakistan and suggest important response options to overcome the same. The study would help the readers to ascertain whether Pakistan is threatened more from Indian military or from extremely dangerous factors from within.
This paper briefly reviews the background of troubled Pakistan-US relationship, strategic utility... more This paper briefly reviews the background of troubled Pakistan-US relationship, strategic utility of drones—from US perspective—before analysing the myths and realities about this highly controversial US program, and suggests a way forward, especially to the Pakistani authorities, over the drone dilemma and review of Pakistan-US relations.
This paper was written immediately after the US Navy SEALs raid on Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad r... more This paper was written immediately after the US Navy SEALs raid on Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad raid on May 2, 2011. The purpose of this paper was to briefly learn about the history of US “Special Operations,” understand USSOF characteristics, composition, missions and its capabilities—particularly in the realm of their employment in Pakistan and highlight the possible dangers that these forces may further pose to the security of Pakistan.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per res... more Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
India has embarked upon an ambitious project of becoming a great power. India’s International sta... more India has embarked upon an ambitious project of becoming a great power. India’s International standing improved significantly in post 9/11 global order because of greater convergence of its interests with the US. India boasts that it possesses the requisite characteristics of a great power for being largest functional secular democracy with stable economy and increasing military power. However, there are some fundamental impediments in India’s way of realising its aspiring dreams: the unresolved and dangerous border disputes with China and Pakistan (world’s largest border disputes); range of complex and active insurgencies that are going on in India; and the rise of Hindu nationalism (Hindutva) are a few prominent stumbling blocks in India’s bumpy road to excellence. This paper will examine these three major reasons in the way of India’s projected rise and its inherent vulnerabilities thereof, which might help important stakeholders in the regional peace, especially Pakistan, to revisit their respective policies/ strategies for the purpose of achieving ultimate peace in this region.
This paper reviews background to the rise of IS and prevailing environment in ME, followed by ana... more This paper reviews background to the rise of IS and prevailing environment in ME, followed by analysis of Pakistan’s extremism peril with focus on developments related to IS footprints and its implications for Pakistan. Finally, recommendations are proffered to address the menace of extremism/ terrorism in general in Pakistan, including the IS threat.
The purpose of this paper was to analyse the range of threats to Pakistan and suggest important r... more The purpose of this paper was to analyse the range of threats to Pakistan and suggest important response options to overcome the same. The study would help the readers to ascertain whether Pakistan is threatened more from Indian military or from extremely dangerous factors from within.
This paper briefly reviews the background of troubled Pakistan-US relationship, strategic utility... more This paper briefly reviews the background of troubled Pakistan-US relationship, strategic utility of drones—from US perspective—before analysing the myths and realities about this highly controversial US program, and suggests a way forward, especially to the Pakistani authorities, over the drone dilemma and review of Pakistan-US relations.
This paper was written immediately after the US Navy SEALs raid on Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad r... more This paper was written immediately after the US Navy SEALs raid on Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad raid on May 2, 2011. The purpose of this paper was to briefly learn about the history of US “Special Operations,” understand USSOF characteristics, composition, missions and its capabilities—particularly in the realm of their employment in Pakistan and highlight the possible dangers that these forces may further pose to the security of Pakistan.
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This paper will examine these three major reasons in the way of India’s projected rise and its inherent vulnerabilities thereof, which might help important stakeholders in the regional peace, especially Pakistan, to revisit their respective policies/ strategies for the purpose of achieving ultimate peace in this region.
This paper will examine these three major reasons in the way of India’s projected rise and its inherent vulnerabilities thereof, which might help important stakeholders in the regional peace, especially Pakistan, to revisit their respective policies/ strategies for the purpose of achieving ultimate peace in this region.