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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 intensity of direct fighting has eased, the risk of escalation…

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Winning Sympathy Through Fake News

India and Pakistan are archrivals. The former refuses to reconcile with Pakistan's existence and keeps hatching conspiracies…

The 2024 United Kingdom General Election Marks a Pivotal Gain for the Labour Party and Democratic Culture

The true essence of democratic culture excelled through this election as Sunak conceded defeat and congratulated Starmer…

Khalistan Embassy in Canada: A Diplomatic Slap on India’s Face

The recent opening of a so-called Embassy of Khalistan in Surrey, Canada, has once again exposed the…

Deteriorating Pakistan- Afghanistan Relations

Unfortunately, Afghanistan has never been friendly to Pakistan from day one. The only time it was friendly…

Escalation Without Resolution

With a naval blockade tightening in the Gulf and missile batteries shifting across Iran, the US–Iran standoff…

President Xi Jinping’s New Year Address Highlights Vision for China and the World

On the eve of the New Year, President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Xi Jinping…

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From Warnings to Warfare as Iran Responds to US Pressure Escalating Regional Tensions

Iran has launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a critical hub for US military operations…

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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in 2025: Focus on Economy and Regional Stability

As the world changes rapidly, Pakistan is adapting and responding to these shifts. In 2025, its foreign policy is mainly…

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The Re-election of Donald Trump and the Future of Russia-Ukraine War

The United States (U.S.) is set to carry out its general election on November 5, 2024 across the country.  The…

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From Epic Fury to Strategic Exhaustion: Reshaping Global Power Equations

By Asif Haroon Raja The burning question dominating strategic discourse is whether President Donald Trump will sign and finalise a…

Unmasking a Covert RAW Network: How a Fake NGO Became a Regional Destabilization Hub

An Indian intelligence operative, Ajay Kumar, operated under the assumed identity of…

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Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Relations and Collaborative Prospects

The recent visit by a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict

Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict Hamza Rahim Among the many…

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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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Silent War Beneath the Seas: Why the Race to Build Submarines Is Heating Up

underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security environment shaped by proxy warfare, regional instability, and great-power competition. It emphasizes that Pakistan’s…

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The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident

  The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change, but a deliberate…

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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s perspective on regional security, arguing that the country faces a sustained campaign of proxy and hybrid warfare driven primarily…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s current security challenges are the result of long-term proxy warfare, regional power rivalry, and geopolitical competition. It claims that…

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