Tag: Traditional security
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Sun Tzu’s Timeless Wisdom; Art of War in the Gulf
The Art of War in the Gulf: Sun Tzu’s Timeless Wisdom explores how the principles of Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, shaped the Gulf War’s strategic and tactical maneuvers. The article delves into the relevance of Sun Tzu’s teachings on strategic planning, adaptability, and psychological warfare, emphasizing how these timeless concepts were applied…
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Command and Control: The Future of US Military Operations
The Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concept aims to revolutionize U.S. military operations by enabling rapid, AI-driven decision-making across interconnected forces. While promising enhanced efficiency, JADC2 faces challenges in cybersecurity, technical maturity, and decentralized control, raising concerns about its deployment in complex, high-pressure environments.
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Pakistan Successfully Test-Fires Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile
Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of its Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Tuesday, as confirmed by the military’s media wing, ISPR. The launch, aimed at enhancing troop training, validating technical parameters, and evaluating sub-systems, was witnessed by senior military officials, scientists, and engineers. The Shaheen-II, with a range of approximately 1,500 kilometers, is a…
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US sends aircraft carrier and warships to middle east as Iran threatens Israel.
An Israeli airstrike killed a Hamas commander in the West Bank, heightening tensions and concerns of war escalation. In response, the U.S. increased its military presence in the Middle East, aiming to protect Israel amid Iranian threats of retaliation. Diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further violence and regional conflict.
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Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran
Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran. His death may delay ceasefire efforts in Gaza. Various countries condemned the attack, and Iran’s leader declared national mourning. Haniyeh’s funeral is in Tehran, with burial in Doha. His death marks a pivotal moment in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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NATO Eastward Expansion: Horrors of Cold War 2.0
The Cold War ended with the US as the dominant superpower, but recent geopolitical events suggest tensions are rising again. NATO’s expansion towards Russia’s borders and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have sparked fears of a new Cold War. Both sides suffer significant losses as global politics shift once more.
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Stability-Instability Paradox; Post-Nuclearization Era of Pakistan and India
Stability-Instability Paradox The Stability-Instability Paradox is a concept in the realm of nuclear deterrence theory which suggests that the presence of nuclear weapons can stabilize the overall strategic relationship between nuclear-armed states. However, it can also encourage them to engage in lower-level conflicts, confident that a full-scale nuclear war is unlikely due to the deterrence…
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Impact of Houthis attack in Red Sea: Repercussions for Global Trade
Impact of Houthis attack in Red Sea | op-ed |24-june-2024 Following escalating attacks by Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea, global trade concerns have surged. Houthis are carrying out indiscriminate attacks in Red Sea in response to Israel’s cruel and inhumane action in Gaza. Given the centrality of maritime commerce to the global…