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Beyond the Battlefield: The Humanitarian and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Palestine Crisis

Strategic Fractures, Global Governance, and the Imperative for a Multi-Tiered Conflict Resolution Framework The ongoing crisis in Palestine has broken past the confines of a localized territorial dispute, standing today…

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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…

A Historical Perspective of the Indian Subcontinent

There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the…

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025: Securing Growth, Stability, and Global Partnerships

As the world increasingly shifts toward sustainable industries, the demand for critical minerals—such as copper, lithium, cobalt,…

Will Israel Achieve the Objective of Greater Israel?

The Middle East (ME) has remained engulfed in conflict since the Six-Day War of 1967. Any hope…

China’s “Justice Mission 2025” Drills: A Historic Stand for Sovereignty and Unity

In the long and complex history of China, the question of Taiwan has always stood as one…

The Truth Behind Israel’s Arming of Gangs in Gaza Fueling Chaos and Control

For months, Israel and its defenders have insisted that Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid entering Gaza. This…

Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…

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…

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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Ungrateful Afghans and Domestic Detractors

Pakistan’s armed forces are fighting a three-front war brilliantly and have earned the admiration and respect of the world. The…

A Legacy of Loyalty: Celebrating 74 Glorious Years of Pakistan-China Unity

On May 21, 1951, Pakistan etched its name in diplomatic history by becoming one of the first Muslim countries to…

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“Lost to China”: Trump’s Remark and the Shifting Geopolitics of South Asia

“Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”…

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New Provinces in Pakistan: A Path toward Better Governance or a Risk of Division?

With a fast-growing population of more than 240 million and a large geographic spread, it is becoming increasingly difficult for…

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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…

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Afghanistan Responsible for Destabilising the Afghanistan–Pakistan Region

During the 20-year war on terror, Pakistan stood as a frontline ally…

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Beyond the Battlefield: The Humanitarian and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Palestine Crisis

Strategic Fractures, Global Governance, and the Imperative for a Multi-Tiered Conflict Resolution Framework The ongoing crisis in Palestine has broken…

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From Strasbourg to Beijing: The Business of Geopolitics

Nuzhat Nazar On a summer day in 1944, as Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe and Nazi Germany's defeat appeared…

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Chabahar, Gwadar and the Iran–India–Pakistan Triangle

Asif Haroon Raja It is well known that Iran and India have longstanding defence and strategic agreements. During the two-decade-long…

Four Decades Later, Bangladesh Returns to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly

On June 2, 2026, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, was elected as the President of the 81st session of the…

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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war…

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Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership

On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepen and diversify their strategic partnership during…

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War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East

Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving…

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China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy

The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born from war, economic…

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The New Great Game: Middle East Realignment & Pakistan A Strategic Pivot

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan Subjected to False Allegations Once again, an unsuccessful attempt has been made from the corridors of…

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Pakistan, China and the Search for an Off-Ramp in the Iran-US War

By: Nuzhat Nazar The Iran-US war has reached a dangerous but potentially decisive moment. After more than three months of…

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Beyond CPEC: How Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China Visit Signals a New Strategic Era in Pakistan-China Relations

By Nuzhat Nazar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China this week was officially framed as part of the celebrations…

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President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On the morning of May 20, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a…

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President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall…

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President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir PutinJointly Attend and Address the Opening Ceremony of the China-RussiaYears of Education

On the afternoon of May 20, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of…

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Last-minute Hitches in Settlement of Gulf Crisis

  Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers Following his high profile meetings in Tehran, Field…

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