Security Briefs

The August 2021 takeover by the Taliban has significantly shifted Pakistan-Afghanistan relations from strategic alignment to heightened tensions. The recent escalations have pushed both countries into armed confrontation. Historical background: The Roots of Hostility The hostilities between these two countries date back to 1947, when Afghanistan became the only country to vote against the admittance [...]

Executive Summary Since 2026, relations between Iran and the U.S. have significantly declined due to Iran's nuclear ambitions, the expanding U.S. military presence throughout the Middle East, and President Trump's use of coercive diplomacy towards Iran. Iran's fledgling attempts to develop its own defensive capability, combined with Iran's support for many proxy organizations throughout the [...]

Introduction: The February 6, 2026 (Mosque at Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah) in Tarlai area of Islamabad was a major terrorist attack with dozens of dead and hundreds injured. The fact that it occurred at a worship service is a demonstration of how unprepared the police and military are for responding to events that may occur [...]

Early 2026 has been marked by a severe escalations of militant attacks and regional instability for Pakistan. Recent deadly suicide bombings, growing insurgent activity, cross border tensions has become a matter of serious concern. Islamabad Terror Attack and Capital Security The recent attacks on country’s capital has revealed security oversight and intelligence gaps. Islamabad’s recent [...]

Executive Summary The action taken by the US on January 26, 2026 changed both the global political sphere and the international security landscape of Venezuela; the objective was to capture President Maduro whose government has been accused of using drug trafficking and to create a better atmosphere in that region. There are some nations that [...]

The old border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has gotten out of hand once again, with Thai air attacks that represent the most severe escalation since the middle of 2025. Fighter jets hit Cambodian military installations on both sides of the frontier that had been contentious, with Thai troops caught in the crossfire and at [...]

The new wave of violence is taking place on two fronts in Pakistan despite the state continuing to claim it desires peace and stability. In South Waziristan, Cadet College Wana was attacked by terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij (linked to TTP and being a foreign-sponsored group, as defined by Pakistan). They attempted to replicate an APS-style [...]

Introduction The Philippines and India are strengthening their defense and strategic ties as a result of growing tensions between the East Asian country and China over maritime issues in the South China Sea. To counter China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the […]

Introduction Pakistan has been dealing with the effects of unusual heavy rains and thunderstorms which began on 12th April, 2024. The rate of rainfall in April has been almost twice as high as it has ever recorded. Pakistan normally experiences the monsoon season from June to September, therefore the region’s severe downpours at this time […]

The tragic incident in Shangla District, northwestern Pakistan, where a suicide bomber targeted a vehicle carrying five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, underscores the ongoing and significant security challenges confronting international personnel in Pakistan. This recent attack is particularly disconcerting for stakeholders of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a cornerstone of China’s ambitious Belt […]