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The UN Is Not Powerless — It Is Only as Powerful as States Allow It to Be
Nuzhat Nazar The United Nations occupies a peculiar place in the modern international system. Every time a major war breaks out, the world looks towards New York. Every time the…
Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Challenges Between Pakistan’s IT Industry and Academia
As the global IT industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace—fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence,…
Inside the Ankara Aerospace Attack: Unfolding Events, Motives, and Deeper Context
On October 23, 2024, two armed assailants attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Ankara, killing five and…
CPEC Phase 2: Advancing Pakistan’s Economy through Strategic Collaboration with China
CPEC's second phase emphasizes high-quality modernization and strategic economic growth, shifting from infrastructure to sustainable development. Aligned…
US–Iran Fragile Pause: A Ceasefire on the Brink
Asif Haroon Raja The confrontation between the United States and Iran entered a critical phase in early…
Sudden De-escalation in Iran
Iran has historically proven resistant to external conquest. Its vast geography, inhospitable terrain, and strategic depth make…
What Changed in Beijing: Pakistan, China, and a New Phase of Trust
When Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on January 4 to…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”
A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on January 29, 2025 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, organized by Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
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President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump
On the morning of September 24 local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump…
USCIRF Criticized India: Religious Freedom in Decline
During the last month, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released an annual report in which it…
Pakistan-Oman Historic Ties: Strategic Brotherhood and Future Horizons
The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman stands as a pillar of stability and trust in South Asia…
India–Pakistan Antagonism in Historical Perspective
Part Two Asif Haroon Raja Following Partition in 1947, India and Pakistan emerged as the two principal successor states to…
Pakistan Outperformed India
India remains the only country in South Asia that persistently interferes in the internal affairs of its neighbours. It employs…
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law Updated Situation Report and Regional Implications(By:…
President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani…
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The UN Is Not Powerless — It Is Only as Powerful as States Allow It to Be
Nuzhat Nazar The United Nations occupies a peculiar place in the modern international system. Every time a major war breaks…
Trump–Xi Summit: A Rivalry Too Big to Fail and Too Deep to End
The red carpet was rolled out. Military honours were on display. Donald Trump spoke warmly of Xi Jinping, and the…
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The province is already…
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump
On the morning of September 24 local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump…
Remarks at Arrival Ceremony at the White House
Honorable President Donald Trump and Mrs.Melania Trump,Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, I’m very glad to pay a state visit to…
China and the United States Reach Eight Deliverables and Understandings
From September 23 to 25 local time, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. During the…
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The…
PTI’S Political Gambits and the Deteriorating situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)…
Attacks and Counter-Strikes
Asif Haroon Raja Following the deadly vehicle-borne suicide attack on a mosque in the Old Police Lines area of Kohat…
CSCEC- 2026
In the global landscape of construction and investment, one name stands out—China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the world's largest construction…
The World Seems to Have Become a Complicated Game
Something seems to have become seriously entangled in the prevailing geopolitical order. The United States (US) is Israel’s principal patron…
The World Seems to Have Become a Complicated Game
Asif Haroon Raja Something seems to have become seriously entangled in the prevailing geopolitical order. The United States is Israel’s…
Iran’s Possible Nuclearisation: Is Military Pressure Producing the Opposite Result?
Premise For years, Iranian leaders have maintained that Iran does not intend to manufacture nuclear weapons and that its nuclear…
Pakistan at a Strategic Crossroads: Security, Regional Alliances and Political Polarisation
Pakistan faces terrorism, regional instability and deep political polarisation. New regional alliances are reshaping its security environment. Tensions in Balochistan…
The Iran war is reshaping Gulf security and energy politicsfor meta des: After Hormuz: Is the Gulf Entering a New Security Order?
The Strait of Hormuz has long functioned as the narrow, beating artery of global commerce. Handling nearly a fifth of…