Security Briefs

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 […]

In order to forward the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines, Australia is committed to further collaborate with the US and the UK. In recent development, Australia pledged $3 billion to help British industry build nuclear-powered submarines, in order to ensure the timely delivery of the country’s new fleet, as announced by the two countries on March 22, […]

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has grown in importance in the geopolitics of Eurasia. The United States has been cautiously observing the expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), especially in light of China’s and Russia’s positions in the organization. The major international powers, including China, Russia, and the US, are attempting to increase their […]

Introduction According to Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, Russia and China are contemplating building a nuclear power plant on the moon between 2033 and 2035. This may potentially pave the way for the construction of lunar settlements in the future, as there are concerns over the limitations of solar panels in […]

On March 4, 2024, India and France conducted a bilateral dialogue in New Delhi. According to a statement from the Indian Foreign Ministry, “The two countries discussed about developments in disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, and biological domains, as well as outer space security, conventional weapons including AI in the military domain […]

Pakistan Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces Conduct Joint Exercises On 20th February, 2024, the Pakistan Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces conducted a combined military drill at Muzaffargarh. Both forces participated in the drills, which included Combined Battle PT, small scale operations, room clearance, close marksmanship, firing and repelling. Cobra helicopters were also a […]