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Opinion: America’s Global Military Pullback and the Midterm Elections
Nuzhat Nazar America's changing military footprint is not just a question of global strategy. It is increasingly becoming a question of domestic politics, particularly as the United States heads into…
Pakistan Enters Bangladesh: How a New Defense Alliance Is Reshaping South Asian Geopolitics
South Asia is on the brink of a historic transformation. The upcoming defense agreement between Pakistan and…
Nuclear Apartheid in the Middle East
In global politics, the concept of nuclear non-proliferation is often used not to make the world safer,…
India- Afghanistan Roles in Evolving Regional Environment
Asif Haroon Raja India’s role in the evolving regional environment is likely to remain shaped by…
A Historical Perspective of the Indian Subcontinent
There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the…
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…
The Islamabad Accord: A Turning Point in West Asia’s Geopolitical Order
Following the Switzerland Agreement on 22 June, an extremely interesting atmosphere emerged across international social media. The…
Omani Delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of Oman Visited Murree Hill Station
PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…
Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability
Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…
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CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
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5 August: Kashmir Day — A Reminder of Indian Intransigence
Every year, 5 August is observed across Pakistan and in the global Kashmiri diaspora as Kashmir Solidarity Day, in solemn…
Afghanistan’s Geography Is Changing: Is Pakistan Losing Its Transit Advantage?
Rimsha Saleem An evaluation of Afghanistan's commercial pivot toward Iranian ports and Central Asian trade routes in response to recurring…
What’s Chinese leadership’s vision for China’s future industries?
Writer: Shen Shiwei, founder of the China Briefing newsletter The development of future industries will accelerate China's transformation to an…
Fragile Diplomacy and Strategic Coercion: The Unfinished US–Iran Dialogue in Islamabad
Asif Haroon Raja The atmosphere in both Pakistan and Iran was initially one of cautious optimism when Pakistan successfully brokered…
Pakistan’s Strategic Reset at the UNGA – Balancing Opportunity and Risk
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was an important moment for Pakistan. It gave Islamabad a…
CPEC and Balochistan’s Future: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and…
Challenges for the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Asif Haroon Raja Restoring Security, Governance and Public Confidence Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)…
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Opinion: America’s Global Military Pullback and the Midterm Elections
Nuzhat Nazar America's changing military footprint is not just a question of global strategy. It is increasingly becoming a question…
Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance
(Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 29,…
Tehran’s Historic Four-Nation Meeting: A Masterstroke of Field Marshal Asim Munir
Asif Haroon Raja Just one day before the Israeli elections, a masterstroke by Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly foiled the…
USA–Iran Confrontation: Rigid Positions, Renewed War or a Diplomatic Breakthrough?
Asif Haroon Raja A Dangerous Stalemate and the Prospect of Renewed Hostilities The US–Iran war, which began on 28 February…
USA- Iran Conundrum: Current Picture: Future Possibilities
Asif Haroon Raja The Iran-USA war that started 28 Feb 2026 is now in a dangerous stalemate after an 8-month…
When AI Breaks the Rules, Is Pakistan Ready to Take Control?
Nuzhat Nazar What happens when artificial intelligence begins breaking the very rules it was designed to follow? A recent cybersecurity…
Climate Security Is No Longer a Future Problem: From El Niño to Conflict and Displacement
Rimsha Saleem An evidence-based assessment of how extreme ecological shocks act as threat of multipliers, worsening resource competition, internal migration,…
The Return of Hard Power: Is the Post-Cold War Security Order Giving Way to Regional Militarisation?
Rimsha Saleem A theoretical geopolitical analysis investigating the global resurgence of hard power, military deterrence, and mini-lateral defense alliances amid…
Afghanistan’s Geography Is Changing: Is Pakistan Losing Its Transit Advantage?
Rimsha Saleem An evaluation of Afghanistan's commercial pivot toward Iranian ports and Central Asian trade routes in response to recurring…
When War Becomes Inflation: The New Geopolitics of Energy and Global Borrowing
Rimsha Saleem A economic analysis exploring how Middle Eastern conflict-driven energy shocks directly transmit into higher bond yields, inflation, and…
The US–China Thaw That Isn’t a Thaw: What the 2026 Trade Deal Really Changes
Rimsha Saleem An assessment of the $30 billion reciprocal tariff agreement as a tactical economic pause rather than a resolution…
The Red Sea–Hormuz Nexus: When Maritime Chokepoints Become Global Economic Weapons
Rimsha Saleem An investigation into how asymmetric threats along vital Middle Eastern straits weaponize global supply chains, inflating energy, freight,…
Pakistan–Afghanistan: From Strategic Partnership to Security Dilemma
Rimsha Saleem An analysis of the sharp deterioration in Islamabad-Kabul relations as cross-border counter terrorism strikes and sovereignty disputes dismantle…
A Major Corruption Scandal in the History of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Asif Haroon Raja PTI supporters are not, in essence, politically mature workers. Many lack a proper understanding of politics and…
From Makkah to a New Regional Security Architecture: Can Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Redefine Middle Eastern Security?
• An examination of how the trilateral Makkah pact marks a shift toward regional collective deterrence and defense-industrial self-reliance amid…