M Ashfaque Arain

  • While warfare is as old as human history and its basic objectives remain unchanged, its methods, means and techniques have continuously transformed with the evolution of technology. In modern times, the unacceptably high cost of men, material and resources has made hybrid warfare the desired means ...

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  • The Indian leadership has always been hostile to Pakistan; however, historical events suggest that the hardliners in India, in their fanatical hatred for Muslims in general and Pakistan in particular, have unwittingly aided Pakistan’s cause – even in its creation. Starting from 1857, ...

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  • India is indeed a large land mass with a huge population; however, its ego and ambitions transcends its size and potential. It perceives itself a regional power and an emerging world power, notwithstanding that the elements of its national power potential, especially the armed forces, have ...

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  • Riding the Hindutva wave, BJP government in India has abrogated Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which gave special status to Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).  This is not only a violation of UN resolutions and bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, it is also against the ...

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  • With its substantial size and geography, over 1.3 billion population, a booming IT industry, a large size economy and emerging markets, India perceives itself as a regional power with a capacity of becoming an international player.Both Indian leadership and masses hold a self-image, ostensibly ...

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