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Pakistan’s Emerging Role as a Hinge Power in a Fragmenting Regional Order

The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray under the weight of escalating US-Iran tensions, great power competition,…

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Pahalgam Attack: Propaganda Reloaded

Deception and betrayal have long been a part of global politics, but some states adopt them so…

Taiwan Issue: Emergence, Present, and the Future Ahead

The Taiwan issue has become one of the most sensitive topics in world politics. It is not…

From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Rights and the Asian Female Revolution

Women's rights have made significant strides over the past century. From suffrage to workforce participation, education, and…

Non-Kinetic Warfare – Information is power, Disinformation is abuse of Power

With the evolution of the world, warfare technologies have also evolved. Gone are the days when the…

The Great Tech Decoupling

The End of Hyper-Globalization? Digital Trade Wars and the Fragmentation of the Global EconomyThe era of hyper-globalization,…

Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The article argues that the collapse of the U.S.–Iran agreement has reignited tensions in the Gulf, with…

Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”

A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…

DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony

Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…

Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability

Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…

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Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi

Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to…

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Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?

Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?   Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…

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Nasrallah’s Death: A Turning Point in the Middle East and Its Global Impact

The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's long-time leader, by Israeli airstrikes has introduced a significant shift in the Middle Eastern…

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Iran’s Unyielding Resistance, Expanding War Dynamics and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Masterstroke

By Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing war has entered an extremely dangerous phase. A review of the events of the…

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Pakistan–Kuwait Relations: Converting Strategic Trust into Economic Opportunity

The true value of a defence agreement is not measured by military cooperation alone, but by the opportunities it creates…

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The Middle East on the Brink: Fragile Ceasefire Near Collapse Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan-Mediated Truce Under Severe Strain The fragile ceasefire brokered through Pakistan's mediation on 11 April now appears…

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The Third Gulf War

Asif Haroon Raja The war in the Persian Gulf began with U.S.…

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China Culture Centre, DoAM Hold Cake-Cutting Ceremony to Mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with…

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Pakistan’s Emerging Role as a Hinge Power in a Fragmenting Regional Order

The geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and South Asia is undergoing a structural shift. As traditional security frameworks fray…

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The Mecca Defence Pact: A New Security Architecture or a Crisis-Driven Coalition?

The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, marks an unprecedented realignment in the security landscape…

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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What It Means for Pakistan’s Economic and Strategic Security

  Exploring how the August 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts Pakistan's energy imports, inflation, and foreign exchange, driving the…

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Beyond Border Security: Rethinking Pakistan's Afghanistan Policy in 2026 An evaluation of deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, analyzing the TTP factor, Durand…

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August 15, 2026

Gaza and the Crisis of International Order: When Rules Fail to Protect Civilians A study of the ongoing Gaza crisis…

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China Culture Centre, DoAM Hold Cake-Cutting Ceremony to Mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with the China Culture Centre, organized a special cake-cutting…

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Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Seminar on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building

Your Excellency Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Your Excellency First Class Inspector Mr. Liu Daxiu, Professor Mr.…

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A Response to Scepticism Over the Makkah Accord

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with highly trained, battle-hardened and combat-experienced armed forces. For the past 25…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO:Double Standards and Two Laws

Part Four Asif Haroon Raja The Gulf States Reconsider Their Security Architecture The Israeli strike on Doha in September 2025…

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From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATODouble Standards and Two Laws

Part Three Asif Haroon Raja An Appraisal of the Eight Decade Era The cumulative record of American military interventions has…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO Double Standards and Two Laws

Part One Asif Haroon Raja From the Ottoman Collapse to a Fragmented Muslim World After the fall of the Ottoman…

Forging a Solid Foundation of Unity under the Rule of Law Embracing a Brighter Future Through Cooperation

On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect.…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Concluding Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Strategic Assessment and Future Outlook Pakistan's Strategic Concerns Pakistan has consistently maintained that a…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Emerging Challenge to Taliban Rule The security and political landscape in Afghanistan is entering…

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Towards a New Regional Security Architecture?

Nuzhat Nazar IntroductionThe signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on 7 August 2026…

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