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Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 06/01/2026

The Regulation of Emerging Risks in Swarm Drone Technologies

Download The rapid development of swarm drone technology has introduced new complexities to modern warfare. Capable of independent coordination and large scale precision attacks, swarm drones blur the line between human and machine decision making in combat. Their use raises serious legal and…

Legal Implications of India’s Military UAV Operations Over Pakistan

Download The recent escalation triggered by the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir had been marked by a series of aggressive Indian military operations, carried out under the pretext of countering alleged threats from Pakistan. Despite the lack of credible…

Digital Deception in Warfare: An International Law Perspective on the Use of Deepfakes

Download The rapid advancement of deepfake technology has introduced unprecedented challenges in modern warfare, particularly in the realms of deception, disinformation, and psychological operations. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes generate hyper-realistic yet fabricated digital content, making them a powerful…

The Regulation of Emerging Risks in Swarm Drone Technologies

Legal Implications of India’s Military UAV Operations Over Pakistan

Digital Deception in Warfare: An International Law Perspective on the Use of Deepfakes

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