Beyond the Drought: Redefining Water Security in Pakistan as a National Security Imperative Pakistan currently possesses only 90 days of available water storage—a staggering deficit when measured against regional benchmarks that suggest a necessity of 1,000 days for true stability. This is no longer a mere environmental concern or a seasonal agricultural hurdle; it is … Read more
TEHRAN — The smoke clearing over the Iranian horizon reveals a reality far more complex than a localized skirmish. While many view the current instability as the culmination of nearly five decades of friction, a more chilling narrative is emerging: the systematic collapse of China’s grand strategy in Iran. For years, the world focused on … Read more
Beyond the Purchase: Why Greenland and Svalbard are the Keystones of Arctic Strategic Defense When the proposal to purchase Greenland first entered the public discourse, it was widely dismissed as a geopolitical whim, sparking waves of international mockery. However, as the 2020s usher in a shift from traditional ground conflicts to a high-stakes competition in … Read more
The Intelligence Gap: Why Section 702 Reauthorization is Critical to U.S. National Security WASHINGTON — The United States is facing a precarious intelligence crossroads. As Congress deliberates the fate of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), veteran intelligence officers are warning that a failure to secure Section 702 reauthorization would leave a … Read more
—Alexander W Helin—Getty Images WASHINGTON — In a decisive move to tighten control over the Americas, the U.S. State Department has announced a “significant expansion” of its visa restriction policy. The initiative specifically targets individuals operating on behalf of foreign adversaries to erode U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Officials confirmed that the government has … Read more
Juan Joseph, a former MI5 contractor, has been detained indefinitely at Broadmoor Hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for repeatedly leaking sensitive information to a foreign power. Verdict: Not guilty by reason of insanity due to paranoid schizophrenia. Sentence: Indefinite detention under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act. … Read more
The Crisis Management Centre will submit an annual report to the Cabinet of Ministers detailing the implementation of Latvia’s comprehensive national defence system, according to a government decision made Tuesday. Comprehensive National Defence System The comprehensive national defence system, implemented since 2019, aims to foster a sense of responsibility towards the state and its security … Read more
Why Regime Change in Iran Faces Unique, Historical Hurdles Recent geopolitical tensions and military actions have once again raised the specter of regime change in Iran. However, a closer examination of past interventions – and a nuanced understanding of Iran’s distinct characteristics – reveals why replicating successes seen in Iraq or Libya is unlikely. The … Read more
Over 2.2 million Pakistani citizens are currently registered as Afghan refugees, many possessing Pakistani identification documents. This statistic, coupled with recent legislative changes, underscores a growing tension between national security concerns and individual freedoms. Pakistan’s Senate has recently approved a bill granting the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) the authority to block citizens’ Computerized … Read more
A staggering 86% of global citizens now live under some form of digital surveillance, according to a recent report by Surfshark. This backdrop is crucial to understanding the recent events in Singapore, where eleven individuals received conditional warnings for delivering letters to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) opposing the country’s racial harmony laws, and … Read more