The global arms race is no longer limited to nations or organised armies it is being quietly revolutionised in garages, bedrooms, and basements, thanks to affordable 3D-printing technology. The implications are profound, especially as signs emerge that Islamist militants, long wedded to traditional modes of violence, are now turning their attention to 3D-printed firearms (3DPFs). […]
On April 11, 2024, Pakistan proscribed the Iran backed Zainebiyoun Brigade and designated it a terrorist organisation a decisive move that reflects Islamabad’s urgent need to secure its domestic stability and manage the fallout of intensifying regional rivalries. Though the timing of the ban just a day after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed
Southern Asia is undergoing a seismic shift in its security architecture one that is not being shaped in Washington, but in Islamabad, Tehran, Kabul, and Beijing. As American influence continues to recede following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, a new reality is emerging: regional powers are redrawing the security map on their own terms, spurred
The recently concluded “Eagles of Civilisation 2025” air force drills between China and Egypt mark a strategic turning point in Beijing’s bid to expand its counter terrorism and force projection capabilities deep into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). From April 19 to May 4, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed a
As geopolitical fault lines harden and nuclear rhetoric resurges across continents, global security analysts are raising alarm over the imminent collapse of the world’s arms control architecture, warning that a single act of provocation such as a renewed nuclear test could trigger an uncontrollable domino effect. Concerns have been mounting ever since former U.S. President
In the heart of Syria’s shifting political and military landscape, the Al-Seen Military Airbase is re-emerging as a focal point of regional strategy and security. Once a dormant Cold War-era facility, the base situated roughly 72 kilometers northeast of Damascus is now being secured and revitalized by the US backed Syrian Free Army (SFA), signaling
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After nearly half a century marked by relentless conflict, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared an end to its armed struggle against Turkey. This unprecedented announcement on May 12 signals a potential turning point in a protracted and violent saga that has cost tens of thousands of lives and deeply fractured Turkish society. Yet
In a deeply alarming development, Syria’s interim government has formally integrated a Central Asian jihadist group closely tied to Al Qaeda into its national army, despite repeated warnings from Washington. The group, the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), is composed primarily of Uighur militants and maintains close operational and ideological ties with the Taliban and Al
The world crossed a deeply troubling milestone in 2024: global military spending soared to an unprecedented $2.72 trillion. This is not just a statistic; it is a stark reflection of a world increasingly gripped by fear, insecurity, and the prioritisation of arms over people. According to fresh data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research
In the volatile geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the triangular relationship between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India has become increasingly tense. While Pakistan continues to face deadly terrorist attacks and an unrelenting security crisis, emerging evidence and diplomatic trends suggest India is leveraging its growing ties with the Taliban-led Afghanistan to wage a covert proxy war
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