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In a political system controlled by the communist party, the military is an instrument of the party. It plays a pivotal role in bringing the party to power and uses coercion and force to keep it in power. Its...

As Pakistan army prepares to induct 300+ VT-4 Main Battle Tanks, it is important to be aware regarding a few of its characteristics that will make them the most capable tanks in Pakistan's arsenal 1500 HP Engine: As per special...

INTRODUCTION The Indian Ocean region has become a hot topic of discussion in international relations as the increasing significance of the Indian Ocean is being acknowledged by the maritime policymakers around the world. Indian Ocean has a strategic significance both...

Pakistan Ministry of Defense had ordered around 300 VT-4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) a few years back, deliveries of which will begin in late 2020 to early 2021. Initially a batch of around 150 MBTs will be delivered for...

President Xi has the vision to build a modern, professional, and capable military. He has fixated on refurbishing the People’s Liberation Army to keep abreast of China’s inclusive development over the last few years. Nevertheless, President Xi’s vision is...

Background On 5th May 2020, Indian and Chinese troops faced off at various points along the disputed and un-demarcated border. Chinese forces objected to Indian road construction in the Galwan valley. During this, India placed 10,000+ additional workers, who would...

Recent developments in the region and beyond augur a significant paradigm shift. Rapid alignment and rebalancing approaches adopted by regional countries are indicative of a new cold war. United States has begun to step up its ante against China,...

The Kashmir dispute is an on-going territorial conflict between Pakistan and India both having claims on the geopolitically significant land region. Both powers have fought 3 wars over it in just under 50 years along with several other skirmishes...

This year shook the International system. Corona virus, an infectious disease identified in Wuhan, China at the end of year 2019 has turned into a full-scale global pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread loss of life...

Liberal architects; the biggest threat to the Liberal World Order INTRODUCTION  The western liberal order is experiencing a momentous transition with potentially significant implications for the future of the United Nations. The resurgence of Russia as a competing bloc, the...