Fareeha Shamim

The author is a Research Associate at the Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad (SSII). She holds a BA in International Relations and Economics with a focus in International Ethics from Mount Holyoke College. Her research interests include religion and politics in Asia, ethics of war and peace, and the Kashmir dispute.

The Increasing Significance of Anti-drone Technology for Pakistan

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Growing Islamophobia Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Can Pakistan Pressurize India Over Its Kashmir Policy?

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