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🌎 Academic Engagement| CISS AJK
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, Center for International Strategic Studies, AJ&K (CISS-AJK), will speak at the seminar “The Kashmir Conflict: A Historical Perspective and the Way Forward,” organised by Cadet College Muzaffarabad, AJ&K.
⏯️She emphasised the importance of understanding the historical roots and post-partition origins of the Jammu and Kashmir conflict.
⏯️She highlighted the conflict’s impact on regional stability and South Asian security.
⏯️She stressed that the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people must remain central to any resolution.
⏯️She underscored the need for sustained diplomacy and multilateral dialogue.
⏯️She called for a lasting resolution based on historical accountability, international engagement, and respect for the rights of the Kashmiri people.
@AsmaKhawaja5 @CISS_Islamabad @RadioactiveFrnd
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IAEA Director General @rafaelmgrossi will brief the @UN Security Council #UNSC on current nuclear non-proliferation issues tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October, at 10AM New York time / 3PM Vienna time.
Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1…
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🇬🇧 Joint Venture Plans Announced For 14 Small Modular Reactors In UK. #NuclearPower #NuclearEnergy
Polish #nuclear developer says projects will used BWRX-300 technology
👉FULL STORY: nucnet.org/news/joint-ventur…
ALT The first site is planned to accommodate six 300-MW reactors with two additional sites to follow. Courtesy GVH.
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NATION’S FIRST MICROREACTOR? This is PM-1, a 1 MWe portable reactor that powered large radars and provided space heat for the Sundance Air Force Station in Wyoming in the 1960s.
📸: @Whatisnuclear
Ambitions without capabilities, credibility, and capacity only indicates upon the futility of their subjective rationality.
#Modi @narendramodi #Bharat #India #Peace #Nuclear #Strategy @AmitShah #India #OperationSindoor #Pakistan @ciss_ajk
The international peace will pay the price of Bharat's illusion of being "Vishwa Guru."
Ambitions without capabilities, credibility, and capacity only indicates upon the futility of their subjective rationality.
#Modi @narendramodi #Bharat #India #Peace #Nuclear #Strategy @AmitShah #India #OperationSindoor #Pakistan @ciss_ajk
Do not forget that "there is no space for war under nuclear overhang."
#Pakistan #indian #India #Nuclear #Deterrence #War
India’s expanding nuclear navy and continuous at-sea deterrence are quietly escalating risks in South Asia, casting further doubt on its "No First Use" pledge.
In a highly nuclearised environment, the delusion of a controlled conflict is the greatest threat.
Do not forget that "there is no space for war under nuclear overhang."
#Pakistan #indian #India #Nuclear #Deterrence #War
Hira Bashir retweeted
🌍 *Black Day | 27 October 1947*
27 October marks Black Day in the history of Jammu & Kashmir. On this day in 1947, Indian troops landed in Kashmir Valley and began the illegal occupation of Jammu & Kashmir. This marks 79 years of brutal Indian oppression.
Kashmiris and Pakistanis worldwide observe this day to reaffirm their resolve for the Right to Self-Determination and to denounce the illegal Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir.
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The government of Singapore, which has no nuclear power, is taking measures to develop nuclear expertise which will be needed to evaluate future nuclear plant constrution proposals. Article link in reply.
The government said that they have not yet decided whether to build nuclear plants, but this is a clear sign of interest.
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"Pakistan never has and never will accept strategic imbalances to be induced in South Asia"
Speaking at the 2nd Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference, Lt. Gen (R) Khalid Kidwai NI, HI(M), said the reported deployment of up to 12 warheads aboard SLBMs undermines India's No First-Use policy.
He pointed out the emergence of a troubling 'operational' reality where India can undertake a first strike against Pakistan - this is especially destabalizing and compresses the decision-making in South Asia.
Gen. Kidwai rejected the imposition of strategic asymmetry and reminded that the adversary reads and understands Pakistan's policy of Full-Spectrum Deterrence. That policy will ensure that deterrence is upheld at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, as well as postured across land, air, and sea.
#StrategicStability #SouthAsia #Pakistan #India
#27_October_1947
#Black_Day
79 years of brutal Indian oppression, Kashmiris and Pakistanis worldwide observe this day to reaffirm their resolve for the Right to Self-Determination and to denounce the illegal Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir. @AsmaKhawaja5
#27_October_1947
#Black_Day
79 years of brutal Indian oppression, Kashmiris and Pakistanis worldwide observe this day to reaffirm their resolve for the Right to Self-Determination and to denounce the illegal Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir. @AsmaKhawaja5
India’s military thinking, increasingly shaped by mythology rather than strategic realism, risks producing reckless doctrines that disregard nuclear realities and threaten regional and global stability” - Lt Gen (R) Mazhar Jamil, Adviser NCA, at @IISS_org
#StrategicStability
“India’s military thinking, increasingly shaped by mythology rather than strategic realism, risks producing reckless doctrines that disregard nuclear realities and threaten regional and global stability” - Lt Gen (R) Mazhar Jamil, Adviser NCA, at @IISS_org
#StrategicStability
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Strategic stability in South Asia must be rooted in political realities, strategic cultures, and a clear understanding of mutual security perceptions. Delivering the keynote address at the 11th IISS–CISS Track 1.5 Workshop, Lt Gen (Retd) Mazhar Jamil emphasised that unresolved disputes between nuclear-armed states require political solutions rather than military adventurism, which can trigger miscalculation and uncontrollable escalation.
He also highlighted the growing challenges posed by dual-capable missile systems and precision-strike technologies, which increasingly blur the boundaries between conventional and nuclear warfare. These evolving capabilities underscore the urgent need for institutionalised confidence-building measures, sustained dialogue, and arms-control mechanisms that address emerging technological realities and strengthen crisis management in South Asia.
📍 London | 13 October 2026
youtube.com/watch?v=UDOZA6XR…
#CISS #IISS #StrategicStability #SouthAsia #NuclearDeterrence #ArmsControl #ConfidenceBuildingMeasures
Hira Bashir retweeted
Strategic stability in South Asia depends on political solutions rather than military actions to prevent dangerous miscalculations between nuclear-armed neighbors.
Regional security cannot be maintained through conventional military posturing, but must instead rely on mutual security perceptions and institutionalized crisis management.
Cross-border conventional military actions (such as "surgical strikes" or Cold Start doctrines) carry an unacceptable risk of triggering unintended, uncontrollable nuclear escalation.
India's deployment of precision-strike technologies and dual-capable missile systems creates dangerous ambiguity, forcing compressed decision-making timelines during a crisis.
@ciss_ajk @TahirAndrabi #peace #Pakistan
Strategic stability in South Asia must be rooted in political realities, strategic cultures, and a clear understanding of mutual security perceptions. Delivering the keynote address at the 11th IISS–CISS Track 1.5 Workshop, Lt Gen (Retd) Mazhar Jamil emphasised that unresolved disputes between nuclear-armed states require political solutions rather than military adventurism, which can trigger miscalculation and uncontrollable escalation.
He also highlighted the growing challenges posed by dual-capable missile systems and precision-strike technologies, which increasingly blur the boundaries between conventional and nuclear warfare. These evolving capabilities underscore the urgent need for institutionalised confidence-building measures, sustained dialogue, and arms-control mechanisms that address emerging technological realities and strengthen crisis management in South Asia.
📍 London | 13 October 2026
youtube.com/watch?v=UDOZA6XR…
#CISS #IISS #StrategicStability #SouthAsia #NuclearDeterrence #ArmsControl #ConfidenceBuildingMeasures
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🌍 *Keynote Address | INC-2026*
⏩At the Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference (INC-2026), Lt. Gen. Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, NI, HI, HI (M) (Retd.), Advisor Development, National Command Authority, Pakistan, offered a strategic assessment of Pakistan’s deterrence posture and the evolving dynamics of strategic stability in South Asia.
⏯️He highlighted the evolution of Pakistan’s approach to *Credible Minimum Deterrence (CMD)* and *Full Spectrum Deterrence (FSD)*, underlining the role of a balanced triad of land-, air- and sea-based strategic capabilities in deterring aggression and maintaining strategic equilibrium. He emphasized that Pakistan’s deterrence posture is fundamentally defensive, designed to prevent conflict across the spectrum of warfare and discourage strategic miscalculation.
⏯️Reflecting on the May 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, he examined how conventional and nuclear deterrence shaped escalation dynamics and influenced regional and international strategic calculations. The experience reinforced the importance of credible deterrence, careful crisis management, and a clear understanding of the risks inherent in conflict between nuclear-armed states.
⏯️He further underscored the growing impact of *artificial intelligence, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities, and space technologies* on future warfare and deterrence. As these capabilities reshape strategic calculations, preventing technological imbalances and preserving strategic stability will remain essential to regional security.
⏯️South Asia’s stability depends on credible deterrence, strategic restraint, and responsible management of emerging technologies. Preventing escalation and preserving peace require a realistic appreciation of the region’s security dynamics and the consequences of strategic miscalculation.
#INC2026 #StrategicStability #Pakistan #NuclearDeterrence #SouthAsia #Peace #UNDIR #disarmament @UNIDIR @DisinfoEU @UN_Disarmament @ACDC_ISSI @ArmsConAdvisor @CISSS_Karachi @ExecDirCISSS @bttn_quetta @zafarwafa1977 @zafar_jaspal @narendramodi177 @BJP4India
CISS AJK's outreach
Igniting minds through strategic studies isn't just education—it's a dopamine hit for the intellect. ✨
The Center for International Strategic Studies, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (CISS-AJK), conducted a Strategic Outreach Program at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK), Jhelum Valley Campus, under the theme “Strategic Literacy: Stability, Warfare and Technology.”
The program featured lectures by experts on contemporary strategic issues:
🔹 Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS-AJK, discussed The Evolving Global Security Environment and Pakistan’s Strategic Choices.
🔹 @ZohaibCISSAJK, Associate Director, CISS-AJK, explored New Trends in Warfare.
🔹 @Tehmii_Syed Bukhari, Associate Director, CISS-AJK, addressed Nuclear Doctrine, Strategic Stability and Escalation Dynamics in South Asia.
🔹 @Naziasheikh536, Research Officer, CISS-AJK, discussed Fundamentals of Arms Control and Disarmament: Exploring Its Relevance to the Masses.
The program was hosted by Dr. Imtiaz Awan, Campus Director, UAJK Jhelum Valley Campus.
Professor Dr. @nasirjkhattak, Vice Chancellor, UAJK, also graced the occasion.
The sessions were followed by an interactive Q&A, providing students and faculty an opportunity to engage with the speakers.
CISS-AJK continues to promote strategic literacy and foster informed academic dialogue on issues shaping strategic landscape through building knowledge, 📚
sharing real-world experiences, 🌍
raising the hard questions and finding the answers together. 🤝
Fueling the next generation of global strategic thinkers. 👇
#StrategicStudies #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalThinking #FutureLeaders #Strategy #education #EducationForAll #university #knowledge
#CISSAJK #StrategicLiteracy #StrategicStability #NuclearPolicy #ArmsControl #UAJK
Hira Bashir retweeted
🌍 Strategic Forecast|CISSAJK
Title: How High-Energy Laser Weapons Are Impacting Modern Warfare
Author: Munahil Jamil Khokhar (Research Intern)
High-Energy Laser Weapons (HELWs) are transforming modern warfare through precision targeting, cost-effective defense, and enhanced capabilities against emerging threats such as drone swarms and missiles. The article explores the growing development of laser weapons by global and regional powers, particularly Pakistan and India, and highlights the implications for strategic stability, escalation risks, and the need for international regulations.
Read the complete analysis here: strategicforecast.cissajk.or…
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🌍 Strategic Forecast| CISSAJK
Title: What the US Army’s New Electronic Warfare Integration Means for Pakistan
Author: Muqaddas Akhtar (Research Intern)
The US Army’s integration of three electronic warfare systems highlights the growing importance of combining signal detection, AI-assisted analysis, and electronic countermeasures in modern warfare. The article examines the implications for Pakistan, emphasizing indigenous technological development, system integration, operational resilience, and enhanced electronic warfare capabilities to meet emerging regional security challenges.
Read the complete article: strategicforecast.cissajk.or…
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🌍 Research Publication| CISS AJK
Author: Hira Bashir, Associate Research Officer CISSAJK
The paper reviews four financing pathways. These are public-private partnerships, green bonds and climate finance, international technology transfer, and power purchase agreements.
Read the complete paper here : jssstudies.org/site/index.ph…
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🌍Publication| CISS AJK
Author: Hira Bashir, Associate Research Officer
The Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty was meant to guarantee every country access to peaceful nuclear technology. More than fifty years later, that promise has not fulfilled and now the consequences are becoming serious.
Read the complete analysis here:
southasiatimes.org/npt-broke…
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🌍International Publication| CISS AJK
Author: Hira Bashir, Associate Research Officer CISSAJK
For two decades, the energy transition has been framed as a fight between renewables and fossil fuels. Nuclear sits awkwardly in between. Clean energy advocates treat it as too risky. Fossil fuel defenders treat it as too clean to attack directly.
🔗Read the complete analysis here: thewellnews.com/opinions/why…
