Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
alizia1992.bsky.social
Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
@alizia1992.bsky.social
Deputy Director, Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research. Associate Editor, Pakistan Politico. Former VF, Stimson Center. Alum: Wilson Center and CNS. Bylines: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, National Interest, The Diplomat, Atlantic Council
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July 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In the next episode of the Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) Webinar Series, I look forward to hosting Ludovica Castelli , PhD for a conversation on her excellent co-authored book, "The Global Third Nuclear Age. The book can be read here: lnkd.in/g-gdG25P
July 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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.
June 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Coming soon on UOL Csspr. @devbo62.bsky.social and Jeff Knopf discuss the dynamics of coercion at play in the recent Indo-Pak crisis.
May 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Enjoyed discussing the broader contours of the recent Indo-Pak showdown with Omkaar K NIKAM 's Access Hub. I argued that India’s strategic recklessness is an anathema for strategic stability, and that Pakistan had the legal right to respond to unprovoked aggression.

lnkd.in/g29wUaCY
May 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Was interviewed by NRC, a Dutch newspaper, on the ongoing escalation.
May 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What should Pakistan do in the wake of IWT's suspension? Stay tuned to CSSPR.
May 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Coming soon on the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research.
April 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It is important to make sense of the construct of limited nuclear war. Therefore, this session, featuring @rabsaa.bsky.social , @HFayet , @proliferatedLEO , and @nicolegrajewski.bsky.social be an interesting, timely one. #NUKECON 25.
April 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Coming soon.
April 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Coming soon on CSSPR. Ejaz Haider, @raji143.bsky.social and @mansoorahmed.bsky.social discuss the Sino-Indo-Pak nuclear dynamic(s).
March 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Coming soon on the Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR). Polina Sinovets and @mbudjeryn.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Wishing you a very happy and blessed birthday, @rabsaa.bsky.social 🥳 May this year be the best yet. Keep inspiring, mentoring(which includes blasting/going ballistics, Lol), and being the kind soul that you are. May God bless you. I can't demand an extra slice of cake, though. Haha
March 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
While we won't be discussing the Ukraine war per se, but my upcoming podcast with Dr. Ulrich Kuhn has become a tad more pertinent after today's theatrics at the White House.
March 1, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Many out there tell me to denuclearize and Monterey-ize my social media feeds. So, there you go:
March 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Looking forward to hosting Dr. Ulrich Kuhn in the UOL Csspr Webinar Series, to discuss his new article on Russia's Nuclear non-use in Ukraine. @
February 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Tomorrow, I will host @WheelerICCS and Prof. Jeffrey Knopf.
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM (PDT)/ February 27, 1 AM- 2:30 AM (Pakistan time). Here is its link:

lnkd.in/ehQHRepp

The meeting id and passcode are written in the flyer.
February 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Coming soon on Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR). Christopher Preble and Marc Saxer discuss Europe's preparedness or lack thereof to deal with Trump 2.0.
February 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Stay tuned to the Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) for my upcoming conversation on the global nuclear disorder ,with Tariq Rauf.
February 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Looking forward to hosting Prof. Nicholas Wheeler and Prof. Jeffrey Knopf for this webinar entitled "Understanding the Emotional Dynamics of Nuclear Crises" on Feb 26, 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM (PDT)/ Feb 27, 1 AM- 2:30 AM (Pakistan time). Here is its link:

middlebury.zoom.us/j/9730050700...
February 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
In my next conversation for Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) ,I look forward to speaking with Tariq Rauf on the global nuclear (dis)order. Stay tuned.
January 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Coming soon on CSSPR: A Conversation with Dr. @radchenko.bsky.social.
January 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Coming soon on CSSPR: A Conversation with @daltmanir.bsky.social.
January 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Beautiful, sunny Monterey.
January 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
In the next episode of the CSSPR Webinar Series, I look forward to hosting Dr. @marksbell.bsky.social for a conversation on his work on the construct of nuclear opportunism.
January 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM