A Voice of the Unheard Saturday, September 26, 2026
With IDT widely discussed in Pakistani defence outlets, a Prevention Wing of the Military requirement should be written into the Iran–US agreement. By Dr. David Leffler Pakistan’s effort to help broker peace between the United States and Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz deserves recognition. At a moment of rising regional tension, Pakistan...
The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone cannot resolve the deeper forces driving hostility. Invincible Defense Technology (IDT), a non-religious, field-tested, scientifically validated approach offers a practical and cost-effective method for reducing societal...
Pakistan’s long struggle with internal and external conflict has shown the limits of conventional peacebuilding tools such as diplomacy, deterrence, and military force. A growing body of scientific research now points to a transformative alternative: reducing societal stress through collective consciousness‑based practices. Invincible Defence Technology (IDT), built on the Transcendental Meditation and TM‑Sidhi programmes, offers a non‑lethal, evidence‑driven method for preventing violence before it arises. Recent demonstrations—including the 2023–2024 Assembly of 10,000 in India—show statistically significant reductions in political violence when large groups practice these techniques together. Decades of peer‑reviewed studies reinforce these findings, revealing consistent declines in crime, terrorism, and conflict across diverse regions. For Pakistan, integrating IDT into its security strategy could provide a cost‑effective, sustainable path toward lasting peace by addressing the psychological and societal roots of instability.
By Arlene J. Schar & Dr. David Leffler In a recent article published in MinuteMirror (April 29, 2025), Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is quoted as assuring the public of Pakistan’s robust and unwavering defense capabilities. She emphasized the commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces, stating, “Our armed forces are guarding our borders like an unbreakable wall,...
Latin American warriors meditate to increase resilience and protect their nation FORWARD: Arlene J. Schar, Director of Communications at the Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS) On December 6, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UN) unanimously adopted a resolution declaring December 21st as World Meditation Day. This annual observance aims to raise global awareness about the benefits of meditation for...
Extensive research has shown that when large groups practice these techniques twice-daily, there is a measurable influence of harmony and peace in society: crime rates drop, quality-of-life indicators improve, and war and terrorism decrease. By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler Despite ongoing efforts to resolve tensions and stabilize Sudan, longstanding divisive issues remain...
In the midst of the devastating toll of the Israel/Gaza war, NPR journalist Carrie Kahn recently posed a poignant question to Israeli military officer Major Doron Spielman, reflecting the collective yearning for an alternative to escalating cycles of violence. Spielman’s response, “If anyone has a better idea, I think we would love to hear it,”...
Reprinted with permission of The Times of Israel Also reprinted in Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan Today, Malawi: The Maravipost, Sri Lanka: Lankaweb, South Korea: The Seoul Times, Romania: Cadran Politic, Nigeria: The Street Journal, World Service: The Free Library, United States: OpEdNews, Ukraine: The Times of Ukraine and Ghana: Modern Ghana. By Dr. David Leffler I am writing to you today with great urgency and hope regarding the precarious situation in Israel....
Forward By Dr. David Leffler, Executive Director Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS) An important new development regarding Invincible Defense Technology (IDT) has recently occurred. IDT, which is my area of expertise, involves large groups practicing in unison the non-religious Transcendental Meditation (TM) and advanced TM techniques that harness group brain power. This approach is...
During these dangerous and grim times of war for Ukraine, we applaud Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky for his visionary concept of “invincibility points.” Certainly, offering shelters and service pop-up stations, with internet connections, power charging facilities, and hot water will save lives and boost morale. We urge him to further expand his innovative concept of...