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In the aftermath of heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought to allay fears of a potential nuclear conflict. Addressing students in Islamabad,Addressing students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan’s nuclear program is aimed solely at maintaining peace and protecting its national interests. "Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for
John Spencer, a renowned warfare scholar and Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, recently emphasized the broader significance of Indian military strikes, stating, "Every Indian strike was a message not just to Pakistan, but to the world."Spencer, who served over 25 years in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier and has authored three influential books—Understanding Urban
As its month-long presidency of the UN Security Council comes to an end, Pakistan is set to hold an open debate on global disputes, with hopes of drawing attention to the Kashmir issue, though without naming it directly.As Pakistan’s month-long presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) draws to a close, the country is making a final diplomatic push to spotlight the Kashmir issue through
The deepening ties between China and Iran present a significant and evolving challenge for India, impacting its strategic, economic, and geopolitical interests in West Asia and beyond, wrote Air Marshal Anil Chopra in FirstPost web portal.Several key dynamics are at play:Strategic Realignment And The Beijing-Tehran-Islamabad NexusChina’s growing partnership with Iran—solidified through the
On July 11, 2025, Pavittar Singh Batala, a gangster from Punjab and one of India’s "most wanted" fugitives linked to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was arrested in California by the FBI along with seven other Indian-origin men in a major crackdown on organized crime.The operation, coordinated by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office AGNET Unit and multiple SWAT teams
In our latest episode of Defence Uncut, a few interesting news items crossed our desk, from potential maintenance deals with South Africa to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) plans. Perhaps most notably, the visit of the Pakistan Air…
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At the 62nd Convocation of IIT-Madras on July 11, 2025, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a significant address as the Chief Guest, shedding light on the recent Operation Sindoor. Doval revealed that the Indian Armed Forces conducted a meticulously planned operation, striking nine terrorist targets deep within Pakistan’s territory, far from the border and across challenging,
Warfare expert John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, characterized Operation Sindoor as a critical demonstration of India’s indigenous military systems against Chinese-supplied systems used by Pakistan, with significant implications for global military observers. According to Spencer, the operation was not only a test of India’s technological capabilities
China’s growing footprint in Pakistan and Bangladesh, coupled with Turkey’s inroads into Dhaka, could pull India into increasingly tricky diplomatic terrainChina’s debt diplomacy has created a significant strategic challenge for India, as Beijing’s expanding influence over both Pakistan and Bangladesh is reshaping the geopolitical landscape in South Asia. This convergence, recently highlighted by
Operation Sindoor, launched by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, has been widely recognized as a watershed moment in the evolution of India’s strategic doctrine.According to John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, the operation sent a clear message about India’s capability and political will to strike with precision and restraint. Spencer