Muhammad Usama Khalid

The author is a Research Assistant at Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN), Quetta.

Debate on the Resurgence of Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Tactical Nuclear Weapons (TNWs) or Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapon (NSNW) are short range and low yield nuclear warheads which are fundamentally designed and developed to...

Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapon Program: Myths Vs Realities

Pakistan became a Nuclear Weapon State on May 28, 1998 after successfully conducting five nuclear explosions in Ras Koh mountains located at the deserted...

The Role of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare

The concept of mercenaries is not a new phenomenon, instead it dates back to the ancient history of warfare. However, with the Treaty of...

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