Research Team - Washington Institute For Defence & Security

11 Jul 24

Ukraine need International support to strengthen its air defense system

Ukraine gets an air defense system from the United State and its allies. This critical move by the US is to assist Ukraine by providing Patriot missile batteries and essential components. At the NATO Summit an announcement was made from the US officials regarding this assistance. Also this decision underscores their commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s […]

03 Jul 24

Exploring the partnership between the United State and Pakistan in counterterrorism efforts

Pakistan is the country that faces many acts of terrorism. This is the reason that the United State showed its support for Pakistan in order to overcome the threat of terrorism. Mattew Miller is the spokesperson for the United State Department gave statements at the press briefing in Washington. According to him, Pakistan is the […]

01 Jul 24

Enhancing domestic security and international cooperation of US in terrorism

Three laws section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and section 1754 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 designate countries that the Secretary of State determines have consistently supported acts of international terrorism. When combined, the designation under these authority results […]

28 Jun 24

Exploring the partnership between the United State and Pakistan in counterterrorism efforts

21 Jun 24

Taliban’s struggle against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan

Some historical events gave clear outcomes such as al-Qaeda’s attack on America in 2001. In such major historical events, a clear ending is often expected, such as a victory celebration, a peace treaty, or a final chapter that wraps everything up. Well the situation and its outcome is totally different with al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. All […]

15 Jun 24

Exploring the arguments between Netanyau and Joe Biden to end the Gaza war

Last week, the current President of the United States introduced the new plan in a surprising news conference. The strategy is related to the end the war in Gaza, calling it an “Israeli peace proposal”. However, his speech was not clear. The request for this “Israeli peace proposal” was strangely directed mostly at Israelis. This […]

13 Jun 24

Examining the significance of Russia’s nuclear posturing

Ever since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Kremlin has attempted to intimidate the country and prevent the West from offering support by threatening to use nuclear weapons. Although Kyiv and its allies cannot disregard Moscow’s nuclear threats, they also need to realize that the Russian government is not in favor […]

11 Jun 24

Redefining Middle East policy: Order emerging from conflict and chaos

During her visit to Jerusalem on July 25, 2006, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presented a vision for change against the turbulent backdrop of the Israel-Lebanon conflict. Middle East policy shift: Stability through conflict According to her, the current conflict portends a “new Middle East,” in which liberal and democratic forces will alter the […]

07 Jun 24

African rejection: The United State strategic loss and impact

The sudden removal of over 1000 US special Operations troops and drones operators last month from Niger and Chad should be worrying for Washington. The United State strategy in Africa has not proven impactful. This is about focusing on security partnerships instead of democracy. It is good for the US to adopt the new strategy. […]

05 Jun 24

The United State nuclear modernization program: Why cutting it is a risk?

The tensions between China and Russia are increasing day by day since the Cold War. Many dictators with nuclear weapons are challenging United State power. Some places are at the top of line such as Ukraine, the Middle East, the South China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula. After all of this, why are some American […]