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Mansoor Ahmed

@mansoorahmed.bsky.social
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Hon. Lecturer SDSC, Australian National University | IR, nuclear weapons, fissile materials, South Asia, conventional deterrence | Formerly CISS Islamabad, Harvard’s Belfer Center, QAU | Author Pakistan’s Pathway to the Bomb | Views personal

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Project on Managing the Atom @managingtheatom.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
In an episode of The World, @matthew-bunn.bsky.social provides his thoughts on the bombing of Iran and how those may affect the efficiency and sustainability of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.  theworld.org/segments/2025/07/09/bombing-iran-has-put-one-of-the-most-successful-treaties-ever-in-doubt
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Bombing Iran has put one of the most successful treaties ever in doubt - The World from PRX
Almost every country on Earth has signed it — the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, widely known as the “NPT.” It became effective on March 5, 1970. At the time, US President Richard...
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Syed Ali Zia Jaffery @alizia1992.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I look forward to hosting Dr. @mansoorahmed.bsky.social in an upcoming episode of Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) Webinar Series. We will discuss the South Asian strategic landscape in the wake of the recent Indo-Pak crisis.
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EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @eunpdc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
"A cyber no first use agreement between India and Pakistan would serve as a foundational arms control measure [...]" 🎧 Listen to the latest #IISS podcast on #Pakistan with Dr @bollfrass.bsky.social, Dr @rabsaa.bsky.social & Dr @mansoorahmed.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4tvbufsp #EUNPDC #ArmsControl
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EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @eunpdc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Host Dr @bollfrass.bsky.social is joined by experts Dr @rabsaa.bsky.social & Dr @mansoorahmed.bsky.social Together they explore Pakistan’s nuclear history, evolving doctrine & the future of #ArmsControl in South Asia. ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4tvbufsp #EUNPDC #NonProliferation
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Debak Das @debak.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🚨 New piece for @thebulletin.org! In January, the United States watered down the Missile Technology Control Regime.This is bad for the nonproliferation regime. If the U.S. wants arms control negotiations with Russia & China it can't be spreading ballistic missiles. thebulletin.org/2025/03/bide...
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Mauro Gilli @maurogilli.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Very flattered to see The Economist discuss the findings of the research that, together with my co-authors, we have carried out on the effects of climate change for submarine warfare. www.economist.com/science-and-...
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Climate change may make it harder to spot submarines
The sound of their engines will not travel as far
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Ben Zala @drbeezee.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Really glad to have an article in this excellent special issue. Mine, with @andrewfutter.bsky.social, is on "The Return of Nuclear Great Power Politics (or why we stopped worrying about terrorists and the bomb)" www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The return of nuclear great power politics (or why we stopped worrying about terrorists and the bomb) | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core
The return of nuclear great power politics (or why we stopped worrying about terrorists and the bomb) - Volume 10 Issue 1
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saturnax1.bsky.social @saturnax1.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#NavalNews #Shipbuilding #Submarines Pakistan Navy Hangor-class (PLAN Type 039A-class export derivative) diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine PNS "Shushuk" was launched in Wuhan, China on March 13, 2025.
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Frank O'Donnell @frank11285.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-class submarine in China | The Express Tribune
The submarine is part of an eight-vessel deal signed in 2015 between defence ministry and China Shipbuilding
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Syed Ali Zia Jaffery @alizia1992.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Out Now on CSSPR : A conversation on China's nuclear modernization and the overall nuclear dynamic in South Asia, featuring Ejaz Haider, @mansoorahmed.bsky.social, and @raji143.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5Q...
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InFocus With Ejaz Haider EP60: Nuclear Triangle, Sino-India and Pakistan
YouTube video by CSSPR
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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 14/03/2025
This is a critical year for Iran’s nuclear programme. Without an off-ramp, Iran could weaponize its nuclear programme — or have its nuclear facilities attacked.
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The US and Iran are on the road to escalation. Europe can and should create an off-ramp
The E3 and Tehran have no better option than re-engaging. Failing to do so risks movement towards a weaponized nuclear programme, military escalation, or both.
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OSINTtechnical @osinttechnical.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Portugal is reconsidering the multi-billion dollar purchase of 28 American F-35 fighters, after changes in what the Portuguese Minister of Defense calls the "predictability of our allies." Portugal will examine European alternatives as it ramps up defense spending.
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Alex Luck @alxluck.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
DDG-133 Baotou (Type 052D) participating in Pakistani Navy exercise Aman-2025, which concluded yesterday. Baotou is part of the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce deployed to Somalia. The two Type 054A FFG ahead are Pakistan Navy Tughril-class (054A/P) frigates. Via "by78"/SDF.
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Alex Luck @alxluck.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Finished this. A recommended read for anyone caring about PLA posture, history, political decision-making etc. This is aimed at a general audience (incl university students) & presents the grand picture instead of an overly detailed focus. As such also useful for specialists.
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Pavel Podvig @russianforces.org · 26/01/2025
New volume of Science & Global Security is out. With papers on ICBM silo vulnerability to conventional attack (free access), Arrow 3, hypersonic cruise missiles, fissile material and tritium production in Pakistan and DPRK, and more. See scienceandglobalsecurity.org/editorial/20... and 👇 1/
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Nuclear warheads, fissile material and tritium production, missiles and missiles defenses - From the Editors
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Ryan Chan 陳家翹 @kakiuchan.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Indian Navy carried out test firing of 3,500-km-range K-4 ballistic missile from newly-inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat on Nov. 27. CC @saturnax1.bsky.social @covertshores.bsky.social aninews.in/news/nationa...
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India tests K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat
According to Defence sources, the test results are being analysed after which the officials concerned would be briefing the top military and political leadership.
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Asia-Pacific Leadership Network @apln.network · 27/11/2024
This volume, Understanding Pathways to Nuclear Escalation in Southern Asia, published by the Centre for Air Power Studies, explores potential triggers and scenarios for #nuclear use involving #India, #Pakistan, and #China.
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Pavel Podvig @russianforces.org · 24/11/2024
My take on this Oreshnik business is that the Kremlin is not necessarily concerned about ATACMS et al strikes, since everybody, including the US and Russia, says that these won't change much. Rather, it is concerned about the implied intent. 1/
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Pavel Podvig @russianforces.org · 19/11/2024
The new nuclear "Basic Principles" just dropped (h/t @dvsteff.bsky.social). The key change is that it's the aggression that "poses critical threat to the sovereignty and/or territorial integrity" instead of "puts the very existence of the state in jeopardy" publication.pravo.gov.ru/document/000...
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Rhys Crilley @rhyscrilley.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Are you an early career scholar/practitioner interested in researching and having impact in nuclear arms control and disarmament? If so, apply now for the Atomic Anxiety in the New Nuclear Age 2025 Fellows Scheme. #NukeSky atomicanxiety.com/2024/11/14/2...
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2025 Fellows Scheme Applications Now Open!
Are you interested in researching and having impact in nuclear arms control and disarmament? Do you want to join a community of scholars and practitioners exploring innovative ideas in the field of…
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Topical. Guide to #Ukraine's long-range missiles showing size comparisons www.hisutton.com/Ukraine-miss... Ukraine can reportedly now strike more #Russian targets, as Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure.
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Hans Kristensen @nukestrat.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Looking forward to reading this interesting series of studies from RAND on escalation management with China and how to keep conflict below nuclear level. www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
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Keeping a U.S.-China Conflict Under the Nuclear Threshold
Given Beijing's secure second-strike nuclear capability, the United States must reconsider its approach to a conflict with China over Taiwan. It must be prepared for nuclear escalation and place more ...
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Pavel Podvig @russianforces.org · 13/11/2024
There are also things like NPT, IAEA safeguards, weapons- vs. reactor-grade plutonium, weapon design, etc. 2/2
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Debak Das @debak.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Starter Pack for Nuclear Weapons History and Politics. Most of these folks are within the broader #NukeSky world. If I've missed you, please let me know if you would like to be added or suggest anyone else who should be on this! 👉 go.bsky.app/KDiibQK
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