Center for International Strategic Studies, Islamabad (Official)

CISS Opinion | With Donald Trump’s election as US president, the New Start treaty – the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia – faces an uncertain future. The treaty, which restricts the strategic nuclear arsenals of both states and provides verification protocols, is set to lapse in February 2026. With US-Russia relations already at a historic low due to the prolonged Ukraine war, Trump’s return to the White House raises questions about the future of nuclear arms control in an increasingly polarised world. Authors: Amna Saqib & Maryyum Masood Read full article: https://lnkd.in/dgDPYhSZ

CISS Opinion | Expanding collaboration within multilateral forum, particularly on non-sensitive issues like anti-piracy efforts and environmental protection, could help build trust between India and Pakistan. As multilateral engagement deepens, it could serve as a steppingstone toward more focused and issue-specific dialogues between them at a bilateral level. Implementation of the above agreements would provide a structured approach to promote a more secure and stable maritime environment in the IOR preventing miscommunication or misunderstandings and ensuring safety during maritime operations, contributing to greater stability in the IOR. Authors: Dr Rizwana Abbasi & Maryyum Masood Read full article: https://lnkd.in/dMZKUBvf

CISS Opinion | The integration of Big Data and AI holds vast potential for states, offering enhanced decision-making, operational efficiency, economic progress, and innovation. However, unlocking these benefits requires governments to address pressing concerns related to privacy, infrastructure, and ethics proactively. By embracing a strategic and responsible approach, states can harness the transformative capabilities of Big Data and AI to improve governance and public services. Author: Muhammad Ali Baig Read More: https://lnkd.in/dppWwiNR

CISS Opinion | The arrival of the THAAD system in the region may possibly lead to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. With THAAD and other air defence systems’ false sense of security, Israel may feel more secure and embolden to escalate the conflict into other regional countries, including Iraq. Authors: Muhammad Ali Baig and Mobeen Jafar Mir Read More: https://lnkd.in/dgmTgjPM

CISS Analysis | On Pakistan, the transactional nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations will continue to appear and reappear under President Trump’s second tenure. Pak-U.S. relations will be characterized by pragmatism and conditional cooperation, with a special focus on short-term goals rather than a deep strategic partnership. President Trump’s approach will be more direct and results-oriented, largely centered around counterterrorism efforts. Read more of analysis by Yasir Hussian: https://bit.ly/40MKyxa

From nuclear disarmament to securing outer space, the UNGA First Committee tackled global security challenges head-on! Key discussions spanned weapons control, regional peace, and preventing an arms race beyond Earth. #CISS #Disarmament #GlobalSecurity #ArmsControl #NuclearDisarmament #OuterSpaceSecurity #RegionalPeace

- The UNGA First Committee wraps up vital discussions on disarmament and security addressing nuclear threats, conventional arms, regional peace, and outer space. #GlobalSecurity #Disarmament #PeaceAndStability #ArmsControl #OuterSpaceSecurity #NuclearDisarmament

CISS Explainer | Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has adopted a proactive and often interventionist foreign policy. However, the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has revealed the limitations of New Delhi’s influence. Authors: Syed Ali Abbas & Amna Saqib To read more, follow the link in the bio.

CISS Analysis | As U.S.-India relations deepen, Pakistan must adapt to shifting dynamics in South Asia. Strengthening ties with China, Russia, Afghanistan, and Central Asia across traditional and emerging domains is vital for maintaining strategic stability amidst growing regional pressures. Read More: https://bit.ly/40MKyxa #CISS #trump #usa #pakistan #china #russia #southasia

CISS Explainer | For decades, Tehran has used groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and others to counterbalance Israel’s military superiority. However, the recent assassinations by Israel have dealt a significant blow to the integrity of this alliance and signaled the limits of this strategy. As Iran considers its strategic options going forward, it may feel compelled to accelerate its program for nuclear enrichment, viewing nuclear capabilities as the ultimate and only truly reliable deterrent to future threats against itself and its strategic interests in the region. This situation increases the urgency of attempts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Authors: Syed Ali Abbas & Mobeen Jafar Mir Published at: Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum (MENAF). Read More: https://lnkd.in/dQ7bwPQf #CISS #iran #israel #jcpoa