Tahir Mahmood Azad
Researcher, University of ReadingArticles by Tahir Mahmood Azad
Technology
How China’s quantum race threatens nuclear deterrence
China’s rapid advances in quantum technology are reshaping military competition and challenging the foundations of nuclear deterrence, forcing the US and its allies to confront a new era of strategic instability, says researcher Tahir Mahmood Azad.
Tahir Mahmood Azad
06 Jul 2026
Technology
Who rules space may shape the world below: The US-China battle for orbit
Space is no longer simply a frontier of exploration. It is the newest arena of US-China rivalry — and a contest spanning military power, technological leadership, economic influence and alliances that could shape the global order for decades to come, argues researcher Tahir Mahmood Azad.
Tahir Mahmood Azad
16 Jun 2026
Politics
China is arming the Global South — and expanding its influence
China has turned its defence industry into a formidable exporter, reshaping security across the Global South. As researcher Tahir Mahmood Azad argues, its weapons come bundled with ties that draw states into Beijing’s strategic orbit.
Tahir Mahmood Azad
05 May 2026
Politics
How China and Russia keep Iran fighting — without firing a shot
The Iran war is exposing how great powers wage proxy conflict at arm’s length. China sustains Tehran’s missile and drone industry with dual‑use components, chip tools and BeiDou access, while Russia boosts its punch with satellite imagery, upgraded drones and electronic‑warfare know‑how. Together they keep a heavily sanctioned state in the fight, as researcher Tahir Mahmood Azad explains.
Tahir Mahmood Azad
10 Apr 2026