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Student Protests and the Rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for the BJP Government
Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Narendra Modi, a long-time protégé of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 before becoming Prime…
Key Insights from Premier Li Qiang’s 2026 Government Work Report
On March 5, 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the annual Report on the Work of the…
Pakistan-Oman IT Collaboration: New Horizons for Economic Growth and Digital Innovation
January 29, 2025, the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) hosted a dinner at Islamabad's Marriott Hotel…
Global Sumud Flotilla—Sailing Against Gaza’s Starvation
The whole world is witnessing this brutal reality with clarity that life in Gaza has changed dramatically…
Hydro-Politics in South Asia—The Indus Waters Treaty, Arbitration Verdict and Regional Stability Concerns
A major reason for the lack of development, prosperity, and stability in the South Asian region is…
China’s National Day: A Celebration of Growth, Friendship, and Future Cooperation with Pakistan
On October 1st, China commemorates its National Day, a celebration of the remarkable journey it has traversed…
Never Forget, Never Forgive: Honoring APS Martyrs and Pakistan’s Resilience
December 16, 2014, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s history. On…
Omani Majlis-e-Shura Delegation Paid a Visit to Pakistan Monument and Heritage Museum
Press Release- Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Islamabad, Pakistan…
CDS Hosts Welcome Dinner for COMEX CEO Amr Abdullah Baabood to Strengthen Pakistan-Oman Economic and Technological Ties
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…
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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 reproductive rights, the…
Trump Succeeded in Making an Incredible Comeback
After the knife-edge presidential race between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump succeeded in making an incredible…
Can Pakistan Afford Neutrality in the US–Iran Conflict?
This "active neutrality" requires Islamabad to serve as a high-stakes courier, translating the rigid security requirements of Washington into a…
How Pakistan Pulled Off the Impossible
By Maimona Saleem Nobody really saw this coming. Not at this scale When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X…
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…
UN at 80: China and Global Youth Lead Call for Collective Action
The UN at 80 Campaign with China and the “One World: Shared…
Afghanistan Ends Trade With Pakistan: A High-Risk Gamble With Severe Economic Costs
Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has…
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Student Protests and the Rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for the BJP Government
Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Narendra Modi, a long-time protégé of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), served as the Chief…
The Economics of Terror: Smuggling and Security in Balochistan
Nuzhat Nazar Can a terrorist organisation survive without money? History suggests it cannot. No armed movement fights on ideology alone.…
Strategic Signalling in the Indo-Pacific: China’s Expanding Military Posture and the Future of Regional Stability
Rimsha Saleem China's nuclear SLBM test in the South Pacific signals a mature sea-based deterrent, escalating Indo-Pacific security competition. The…
The Gen Z Revolution: How South Asia’s Youngest Generation Is Rewriting Politics
How Generation Z is transforming politics in South Asia through digital platforms, social media, and issue-based activism. It argues that…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
The Indian student protests were peaceful and focused on educational issues, while political protests in Pakistan have been more disruptive…
Student Protests, Rise of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): Implications for BJP Government
Student protests in India, triggered by examination paper leaks and unemployment, grew into a nationwide movement demanding education reforms and…
Historical Background – Unravelling of Democratic Culture in India
Asif Haroon Raja Partition and Divergent Beginnings (1947–1950s) The article argues that although India developed a strong democratic image after…
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…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both within the Middle East and among major global…
Data Is the New Treasure. Data Centres Are the Vaults.
Data has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets, and the countries that can store, process and secure…
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 the Strait of…
Foreign Profit Repatriation Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan
Foreign profit repatriation should be viewed as a positive indicator of Pakistan’s improving investment climate rather than a sign of…
The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality
By Maimona Saleem The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…