Nuclear Issues

Khan, the Bomb, and the Struggle for Democracy in Pakistan
Speaking at a political rally in Peshawar on May 14,…

Facing a Climate Crisis, Nuclear Energy can be a Viable Option for Pakistan
Pakistan is still reeling from the record-breaking heatwaves that hit…

SAV Q&A with Frank O’Donnell: Key Takeaway’s from India’s Missile Malfunction
On March 24, 2022, Frank O’Donnell spoke with South Asian…

The Luck Factor: Preventing Nuclear War in South Asia
On March 9, an Indian BrahMos missile entered Pakistani airspace…

Pakistan’s Evolving Nuclear Security Culture
In the over two decades since its 1998 nuclear tests,…

Agni Prime and the Two-Front War
The Agni Prime (also known as the Agni-P and Agni-IP)…

Khan, the Bomb, and the Struggle for Democracy in Pakistan
In its 2014 poll manifesto, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
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Envisioning New Nuclear Doctrines
In its 2014 poll manifesto, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…

Analyzing Chinese Nuclear Signaling towards India in 2021
The military stand-off between China and India in Eastern Ladakh…

Building a Case for Small Modular Reactors in Pakistan
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with soaring inflation, environmental disasters, and the risk of…

India and Pakistan Must Negotiate Nuclear Responsibilities
In 2019, while addressing an election rally, Indian Prime Minister…

Nuclear Technology and Human Security in Pakistan
References to Pakistan’s nuclear technology are often made only in…

Exploring the Role of Nuclear Energy in India’s Energy Transition
Home to 1.4 billion people, India is the second most…

Forging an Inclusive Maritime Nuclear Security Strategy
Competition in the Indo-Pacific threatens to disrupt regional stability. While…

Protection of Nuclear Facilities: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has brought the doomsday clock down…