Western Complicity

Syed Aayan Ali

Syed Aayan Ali is an emerging writer, with a natural flair for writing researched article on cyber related issues. He can be reached at chivalier37@gmail.com

Muskan Moazzam

The author hails in pursuing degree of Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad.

Ubaid Ahmed Awan

As a Software Engineer at Policy Wire, Ubaid is a key member of our development team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications. He collaborates with cross-functional teams, including managers, designers, and editors, to create high-quality software solutions that meet our business needs.

Waleed Sami

Waleed Sami is a postgraduate student of Strategic Studies from the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), a school of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad Waleed completed his bachelor’s from the National Defence University Islamabad (NDU) in International Relations.

Alina Fayyaz

Alina Fayaz is a student of International Relations in Beaconhouse International College Islamabad, pursuing her degree alongside working as a writer, research, analysts and host at certain platforms.

Sehr Rushmeen

Sehr Rushmeen is an Islamabad-based freelance researcher, with a major research interest in Tactical Nuclear Weapons, Artificial Intelligence in Warfare, Middle East, Afghanistan, and South Asian Regional Security. She has an Mphil degree in Strategic Nuclear Studies from National Defense University, and a BSc in International Relations from University of London.

Manahil Jaffer

Manahil Jaffer is a graduate in International Relations from National Defense University. Her interest lies in the domain of foreign affairs, terrorism and politics of Pakistan.

Sara Nazir

Sara Nazir is a dynamic professional with an academic background, holding an MS in Strategic Studies from Air University Islamabad and currently serving as Visiting Faculty at the Department of Politics & IR, IIUI. Her research work, notably the research papers and opinion articles published in prestigious journals and platforms, demonstrates a strong passion for contemporary issues, South Asian nuclear politics, hybrid warfare, and emerging technologies. She has work experience with multiple think tanks and two universities. Her exceptional academic achievement is Gold Medal at MS degree.

M.Tauseef

Mr. Tauseef, with dual HR Management Masters from the University of Surrey, a Leadership Diploma from the University of Cambridge, and an E-Learning Diploma from the University of Oxford, has 15 years of experience in management, education, and social sciences. He’s the HOD of Higher Education at WIC, UK. Counter-terrorism is his area of expertise.