Police Restructuring: Unfinished Agenda of Counterterrorism in Pakistan
In February, a shocking spate of violence in Pakistan killed over 100 people across the country in only five days. These attacks struck all four […]
Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Ahmed is completing her MPhil in International Relations at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. Her areas of research include conflict politics, regional security, human security, non-traditional threats, and conflict resolution through economic integration.
Articles by Zainab Ahmed
“Messy and Hidden” Urbanization: A Security Challenge for Pakistan
Mass urbanization has become a major global issue in recent years with the population shift from rural to urban areas placing considerable strain on urban […]
Nuclearization of Indian Ocean: A Security Dilemma
Oceans determine the connectivity and thus significance of nations. With economic and military development, as competitive cooperation unfolds, oceans are assuming a larger role in […]
Iran Nuclear Deal: Security Risks for the Region
The Iran nuclear deal has opened the Iranian economy to the world, and lifting of sanctions is expected to bring anywhere between $29 and $150 […]
Iran Nuclear Deal: Prospects for Regional Trade
“[The agreement would] open the way to a new chapter in international relations.” –Federica Mogherini, EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Iran’s relations with the West, and […]
National Security Policy in India and Pakistan
National security is a concept which ensures the safety and continuous protection of people and the state. It seeks to guarantee that beliefs, values, and unity […]
Water Governance: Fundamental Factor of Water Woes in South Asia
Life survives and thrives on water. History reveals that human settlements have always been concentrated around water abundant areas. Even today, most people live in […]
Mounting Threat of Urban Security in South Asia
Asia’s urbanization is one of its defining features today. During the first decade of the twenty-first century, almost 200 million people moved to cities in […]
Energy Crisis in South Asia: A Matter of Regional Cooperation
Energy is integral to the economy of every state today. The growing global population has immensely increased the demand for energy resources. South Asia was […]
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor – A Gateway to Regional Economic Integration
Global politics has assumed a new demeanor in the twenty-first century. This century is not merely one of competition – rather, competitors are now more […]